Buying a Wood Burning Stove in Summer: The Off-Season Buyer’s Guide

It might seem odd to think about wood burning stoves in the middle of summer, but if you’re planning ahead, the off-season is actually one of the smartest times to buy. Here’s why homeowners across Staffordshire and Cheshire choose to invest in a new stove long before the first cold snap.

The most obvious advantage is availability. Come September and October, installers get busy fast, and popular stove models can sell out or be pushed back on lead times. Buying in spring or summer means you can take your time choosing the right stove, get your preferred installation date, and avoid the autumn rush altogether.

If your home needs any building work alongside the stove, such as a new chimney liner, a hearth, or structural changes to an existing fireplace, summer gives contractors more flexibility too. Nobody wants scaffolding up or a fireplace opened out in the depths of winter when you need the room to be warm and usable.

There’s also a financial upside. Many manufacturers and retailers, ourselves included, run off-season offers throughout the summer months to keep showrooms and installation diaries full. It’s often possible to secure a better deal on both the stove and the fitting than you would during the peak winter buying season.

Finally, buying early means your stove is fully bedded in, tested, and ready to go from the very first chilly evening. There’s nothing worse than discovering an issue with a brand new installation on the coldest night of the year, when engineers are at their busiest.

Thinking ahead to next winter? Browse our full range of wood burning stoves and multi-fuel stoves, or get in touch with our stove installation team to book your summer fitting slot.