'Their health is being affected': Wood heater ban call comes amid rise in popularity

John Schmitzer says wood fired heaters have become increasingly popular with customers at his store, Heating and Cooling Services in Fyshwick. Picture by James Croucher

Wood heaters are more popular today than they have been in the more than 40 years John Schmitzer has been selling them to customers in Canberra, but the heyday for fireplaces would come to an end under recommendations made to the ACT government.

Mr Schmitzer said wood heaters make up about 40 per cent of sales from the Fyshwick store. Gas heating makes up the second largest share of sales.