Certified Wood Stoves

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 percent cleaner than older uncertified stoves or fireplaces.

Benefits of a certified wood stove:

• 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 percent cleaner than uncertified wood stoves and fireplaces, when used properly. See Burning Basics for more information.
• OK 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 on the back or on top if you have a fireplace insert. If it is uncertified, click here.

For more information:

• Wood stoves that meet Washington standards (PDF)
• Pellet stoves that meet Washington standards (PDF)
• Fireplaces that meet Washington standards (PDF)
• Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association: Wood burning fact sheet (PDF)
• Educational videos:
  • A Quick Guide on How to Select a New Stove for Home Heat
  • How to Operate Your Wood Stove More Efficiently
  • Firewood, from the Forest to the Shed