If you choose to heat with wood, opt for an EPA-certified wood stove or wood-burning fireplace insert. Used properly, they burn about 60% cleaner than older uncertified stoves or fireplaces.

Benefits

• Efficient. Advances in technology mean newer certified stoves deliver more heat more effectively.
• Affordable. Certified wood stoves come in a range of prices to meet different needs and budgets.
• About 60% cleaner than uncertified wood stoves and fireplaces, when used properly. See Burning Basics for more information.
• Okay to use during Stage 1 burn bans.

Note: Certified wood stoves cannot be used during Stage 2 burn bans.

To find out whether a stove is EPA-certified, look for a label (GIF) on the back or on top if you have a fireplace insert.

For More Information

• Wood stoves that meet Washington standards (PDF)
• Pellet stoves that meet Washington standards (PDF)
• Fireplaces that meet Washington standards (PDF)
• Educational videos
  • A Quick Guide on How to Select a New Stove for Home Heat
  • How to Operate Your Wood Stove More Efficiently