This Help Centre page brings together video resources from Stovax Gazco.
Videos cover topics such as choosing firewood, lighting a stove, replacing rope seals, batteries and more. Looking for more information about running or looking after Stovax Gazco products? Take a look at these short guides.
Stovax & Gazco manufacture wood burning, multi-fuel, gas and electric stoves, fires and fireplaces. The Stovax Group is the UK’s largest stove and fireplace producer with a range of designs from contemporary to traditional. Are you looking to buy a Stovax Gazco fire? Or just looking for more information on Stovax Gazco products? We stock a range of Stovax models, such as the freestanding Chesterfield 5 and the inset Studio series. Our Gazco range includes both freestanding and inset electric fires, such as the Stockton and Riva2 series. Please take a look at their respective product pages for more information.
Quick Category Links
Wood and lighting
How to choose good firewood
If you’re looking to light a fire, then finding the right wood to burn is a crucial first step. This guide from Stovax Gazco talks through what you’re looking for from your firewood.
This video shows:
- How wet wood affects efficiency and heat
- Which woods to burn in your appliance
- How to store logs to dry
How to light a wood stove
This handy guide from Stovax Gazco details how to light and run your fire. It discusses air controls, cleanburn systems, refuelling and running tips.
This video shows:
- How air controls work
- How to set up and light your fire
- How to refuel your fire
- Things to consider when lighting a new fire
How to light an Ecodesign wood or multifuel stove
This handy guide from Stovax Gazco details how to light and run your Ecodesign fire. It details how to set up logs and adjust air controls for a better, more efficient burn.
This video shows:
- How to position logs inside the stove
- How to set air controls
- How to refuel the fire
Stovax Gazco Maintenance
How to clean glass on a wood stove
This guide from Stovax Gazco shows how to clean stove glass, and which glass-cleaning products from Stovax are recommended for which models.
This video shows:
- Types of cleaner available from Stovax Gazco
- Which cleaning agents to use for glass types
- How to clean stove glass
How to replace rope seal for wood stove
This guide from Stovax Gazco shows how to replace the rope seal on Stovax’s wide range of stoves. It also discusses the function of the rope seal and benefits of keeping it in good condition.
This video shows:
- Why your rope seal should be kept in good condition
- Which cleaning agents to use for glass types
- How to clean stove glass
How to clean and maintain a Gazco electric fire
This guide from Stovax Gazco shows how to remove the front glass and clean fuel-effect pebbles on electric models.
This video shows:
- How to remove front glass
- How to clean inside the fire
How to change batteries on a Gazco fire
This guide from Stovax Gazco details how to change batteries in both the remote control and remote receiver. You will need a screwdriver to replace batteries.
This video shows:
- How to tell if the batteries need replacing on your fire
- How to change the batteries on your remote and remote receiver
