| Pellet stove inserts give the homeowner more of | | | | they do not give off as much of an odor as a |
| a fireplace look than that of an actual pellet stove. | | | | typical wood burning device. The exterior surface |
| They use the same type of fuel as the stoves. | | | | is not designed for radiating heat and therefore |
| Whether you choose a stove or an insert, they | | | | stays relatively cool so you will not burn yourself |
| are both an excellent choice for an alternative | | | | if you inadvertently touch it. |
| heating solution. Many people using these heating | | | | Pellet stove inserts are great alternatives for |
| methods during the winter report that they really | | | | people who lead a busy lifestyle and are looking |
| cut down on their heating costs. They are far | | | | for the beauty of a fire but would prefer a |
| more economical than gas or electricity. | | | | cleaner burning renewable heat source. They also |
| Pellet stoves look more authentic than the pellet | | | | allow for much better temperature control. Many |
| stove inserts. The stoves are actual freestanding | | | | homeowners like the ability to convert an old |
| units that have the look of an old pot bellied | | | | fireplace into an excellent source of heat. |
| stove. They are certainly a lot less messy than a | | | | Even if your home does not have an existing |
| wood burning stove. You also do not have the | | | | fireplace, pellet stove inserts can be used. It can |
| same smell associated with a wood stove. | | | | be somewhat tricky, but it can be done. If there |
| The pellet stove inserts give the look and feel | | | | is an existing archway that you can convert into |
| more of a fireplace than a stove. Generally, you | | | | frames, then you can quite possibly install an |
| do not need to re-fuel these units more than | | | | insert. You will need to have a contractor assess |
| once per day. The fuel pellets are compressed | | | | whether this can be accomplished in your specific |
| and bagged for convenient storage and handling. | | | | area of your home. |
| They emit virtually no smoke and as a result, | | | | |