Is there an easy way to improve efficiency of this fire?

[Shuvi McTupya]

I am at my mothers place in Scotland and have realised that her open fire barely pumps any heat into the room.

I was wondering if I could just replace the grate or put in something to reduce air flow under the fire, or is it more complicated than that? I realise that open fires are not efficient but the fire in my local pub puts out A LOT more heat into a much bigger area than my mothers does.

[Shuvi McTupya]

Are you talking a fireplace insert?

[Shuvi McTupya]

Thanks all, I will see if I can locate a cheap burner that will fit in there. What's the deal with the flexible flu liners, do you just shove them up the chimney until they reach the top and attach them to the burner or is there more too it?

[Shuvi McTupya]

So, I might need to get a man in...

[Shuvi McTupya]

Simpo Two said:

On a recent PH thread someone claimed they did it themselves in 20 minutes - so send them a PM and a crate of beer!

There is no way I am clambering about on the roof !

I need to find out if I need an extra chimney liner..I don't know much about this kind of thing!

[Shuvi McTupya]

Cheers Simpo.

I will speak to the neighbours as she lives in a small complex of converted steadings, some of which have put wood burners in, they should know...