Affiliate Disclosure
Plain English: how we make money, and why it doesn't change what we recommend.
What affiliate links are
When we link to a product, some of those links are "affiliate links." If you click one and make a purchase, the retailer pays us a small percentage of the sale. You pay exactly the same price you would have paid otherwise, the commission comes out of the retailer's margin, not your pocket.
Programs we participate in
HearthWise is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We also participate in affiliate programs with other retailers and brands relevant to this site's topic. Where that's the case, the same rules apply.
How it affects our recommendations
It doesn't. Our picks come from comparing products against the criteria that actually matter for home heating: certified emissions and efficiency from the EPA Certified Wood Heater Database, heat output that fits the space, firebox size and burn time, warranty, and what installation really costs. We recommend products we'd tell a friend to buy. If the best option in a category has no affiliate program, we still recommend it. If a product we earn on turns out to be a poor choice, we say so.
Prices and availability
Prices, specifications, and availability change frequently and are set by the retailer, not by us. We date every price we quote and describe products in price ranges where we can, but always confirm the current price and specs on the retailer's page before buying.
Questions
If anything here is unclear, or you believe a recommendation is influenced by a commission, tell us, we take editorial independence seriously. See our About & methodology page for how we research and choose.