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I run a wood stove all winter long and some years never turn on the central heat. I wonder how much of the extra risk is offset by * lower fire risk from bur
by hirundo 3y ago
I run a wood stove all winter long and some years never turn on the central heat. I wonder how much of the extra risk is offset by
* lower fire risk from burning the fuel surrounding my house for the last few years.
* more exercise from cutting, splitting and hauling wood
* an air purifier running next to the wood stove all winter
* about ~$1,200 per year saved on fuel
* more open windows during the day during the winter due to cheaper fuel costs.
That might not fully compensate for the extra lung cancer risk but it might be significant.
Also since heat is cheaper this way, I heat my house more and am more comfortable all winter. This doesn't seem like it would offset the health risks, but it is a hedonic compensation.
- natdempk 3y agoYou could do (most of) the good things from the above and not have the wood burning stove. I think this is kind of a false dilemma. :)