Keep Your Wood Fire Cracklin’ – The Mowerland Way to Annual TLC

There’s nothing more Aussie-cosy than a roaring wood fire on a Bathurst winter’s night… unless the thing’s coughing smoke like Uncle Kev after footy finals. A quick yearly spruce-up keeps your heater belting out heat (not soot) and saves you from mid-July meltdowns. Here’s our no-nonsense guide to keeping the flames fierce and the vibes toasty.

Why bother?

Efficiency: A clean flue draws better, meaning hotter burns and fewer logs.
Safety: Creosote build-up is the fiery cousin of a ticking time-bomb. Boom = bad.
Longevity: Look after your gear and it’ll outlast three Bathurst winters and a cheeky El Niño.

The Six-Point “Stop-Your-Heater-Whinging” Checklist

Part	What Can Go Pear-Shaped	Quick Fix
Flue	Soot, creosote, half a kilo of last year’s bird nest	Sweep it or book us – we won’t judge the feathers.
Baffle Plate	Warps from running the fire like a blast furnace	Inspect for sagging; replace if it’s looking like a pringle.
Fan (if fitted)	Dust bunnies, squeals louder than your angle-grinder	Vacuum the housing, hit moving bits with degreaser.
Glass	Cloudy, stained, can’t see your flames for grime	Wipe with cool-ash paste or specialised cleaner.
Door Seal	Rope gasket frayed, letting sneaky air in	Swap it out – seals are cheap, smoke alarms aren’t.
Door Latch	Loose, wonky, not closing tight	Tighten screws or replace the latch kit.

These six culprits account for 90 % of “my heater’s rubbish now” complaints Bathurst Mowerland and Heating

When should you book a pro?

Heater’s 3+ years old and flames look lazier than a Sunday arvo siesta Bathurst Mowerland and Heating
You spot warping, cracks, or creosote thicker than Vegemite.
Smoke spills when you open the door (no, it’s not “just the wood”).

Our workshop wizards tackle flue-through-to-fan services faster than you can say “another log, please.” Drop the unit in or we’ll pop ‘round (within 50 km).

DIY? Good on ya – but don’t skip these basics

Cool & Clear: Let the fire go stone-cold before poking about.
Right Tools: Flue brush sized to your pipe, wire brush for baffles, heat-proof gloves for everything.
Check As You Go: Spot a crack? Stop and give us a bell.
Bin the Ash: Store cooled ashes in a metal tin – your plastic wheelie-bin will thank you.

Final Word (and a Cheeky Plug)

Pamper your wood heater once a year and it’ll reward you with roaring flames, lower wood bills and zero panic calls when the mercury hits single digits. Too busy? Book a “Ride It, Rub It, Roast It” service with Mowerland – the local legends for lawn, BBQ and blazing hot lounges.

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