There are several reasons why you should chiefly consider wood stoves that are less than about 15 years old. [substeps] Stoves more than a few decades old will likely not be ul-listed or certified by an environmental regulator, such as the environmental protection agency (epa) in the united states.
[header] How to choose a good used wood stove [title] Assess the age of the wood stove. [step] Wood stove designs have been drastically improved in recent years. New stoves heat more efficiently, producing less smoke and ash and consuming wood more slowly.