| Why Pellet Stoves? | | | | efficient combustion means you only have to |
| Pellet stoves are more efficient than wood | | | | clean the ash once a week under continuous use |
| stoves, are easier to use and maintain while the | | | | for most stoves. |
| fuel cost is less than propane, oil, and natural gas. | | | | Due to dependence on electricity for fans to |
| Better yet the combustion efficiency can reduce | | | | operate, some pellet stoves also have back-up |
| household greenhouse gas emissions by several | | | | battery power to ensure the burn of pellets can |
| tonnes making heating by pellet stove an | | | | be completed if the power is disrupted. |
| eco-friendly choice. All from renewable fuel | | | | Where to Buy Pellet Stoves? |
| sources. | | | | You best bet is to first try your local fireplace and |
| Loading pellets into a hopper that can provide | | | | wood stove dealers to see what brands they |
| heat for 24 to 72 hours or more depending on | | | | carry and, most importantly, where a low cost |
| the hopper size and heat output desired makes it | | | | quality supply of pellets can be found. |
| much easier to use than a wood stove. The fact | | | | You can save hundreds of dollars buying online but |
| that many pellet stoves have automatic starters | | | | you need to ensure the service and support of |
| and thermostats to regulate heat makes them a | | | | the manufacturer is included and supported. Look |
| real winner as a viable heating alternative. | | | | for "authorized dealer" to ensure the |
| The first efficiency is in the pellet fuel itself. Pellets | | | | manufacturer will uphold the warranty. |
| can be made from waste products from sawmills | | | | How Much to Pay? |
| and other wood processing facilities, biomass | | | | Pellet stove prices range from about $1800 to |
| sources such as grasses, corn, and nut shells. The | | | | $2800 for home heating. Two main factors are |
| compressed pellets store easily. They usually | | | | the energy in BTU's and the size of the hopper |
| come in 40 lb bags and take less space to store | | | | which affects how often you need to reload |
| than wood of the same energy output. | | | | pellets. Other features to look for are automatic |
| The main efficiency is through the steady | | | | start, efficiency, easy access to ash pan and |
| controlled burn of fuel at high temperatures and | | | | serviceable parts. |
| the use of convection heat through a heat | | | | You will need to assess the area of your home or |
| exchanger rather than the radiant heat you get | | | | cottage you want to heat and get a |
| from a wood stove. This also means that a pellet | | | | recommendation from the manufacturer or their |
| stove exterior is much cooler and therefore safer | | | | representative on the model with right BTU |
| if you have small children. | | | | output for your needs. |
| The small amount of ash generated by the | | | | |