For high efficiency appliances, that can maintain a very slow burning fire, try to have a good rip roaring fire regularly to prevent the continual creation of creosote If you use your wood burning appliance regularly it is important to have your chimney inspected and cleaned regularly by a qualified and certified chimney sweep.

Like any activity we engage in, there is a right and wrong way to use wood heating. Wood can be harvested and dried incorrectly, which results in dirty creosote producing burn and inefficient heat. Endeavour to be well informed about the wood you burn and the maintenance of your wood burning appliance.