There isn't any question in my mind why pellet stoves are so popular with homeowners. First is that you can save a lot of money burning efficient wood pellets and use your high cost gas, oil or electric heat as a secondary source of heat. Wood pellets burn CO2 neutral, which is better for the environment. They're made from by products of wood production, also good for the environment. Also, a ton of wood pellets has a burn time similar to a cord and a half of wood.
When you go to look at pellet stoves you'll see several types, freestanding and fireplace inserts. Freestanding, as the name implies, stand freely. You can place them anywhere in your home. Experts suggest that they go into the center of the largest room you want to heat. Of course you will have to have the floor underneath the stove protected against potential burns. A pellet stove insert fits into your conventional mortar fireplace.
You'll find many different fine manufacturers such as Enviro, Whitfield, Breckwell, QuadraFire and Englander just to name a few. Some of these manufacturers have been in business for generations. Depending on where you live you may have a wider selection of stoves. Use the great resources on the internet to do research on different pellet stove manufacturers. Talk with family and friends who may be using pellet stoves to get their opinions. Talk with the salespersons in the store, listen closely and carefully to what they have to say.
One of the most important questions they should ask is how much square footage do you want to warm with your pellet stove. This is a very important question because pellet stoves come in a wide variety of sizes. The professional may suggest a stove that has more heating capacity than you're looking for, and if you an afford the increase this is generally a good idea.
Another question the salesman should ask you is what the construction of your home is and how well insulated it is. These are all important facts that go into the equations of buying a pellet stove.
You'll find lots of specifications when looking for wood pellet stoves, such as BTU/hour input, heating capacity, feed rate and hopper capacity. You will also find overall efficiency ratings. Pay attention to these specifications, they're important.
In order for you to be happy with your pellet stove you're going to have to have realistic expectations. However, you're sure to find that most homeowners who burn wood pellets are hapilly saving lots of money on the cost of home heating.
When you go to look at pellet stoves you'll see several types, freestanding and fireplace inserts. Freestanding, as the name implies, stand freely. You can place them anywhere in your home. Experts suggest that they go into the center of the largest room you want to heat. Of course you will have to have the floor underneath the stove protected against potential burns. A pellet stove insert fits into your conventional mortar fireplace.
You'll find many different fine manufacturers such as Enviro, Whitfield, Breckwell, QuadraFire and Englander just to name a few. Some of these manufacturers have been in business for generations. Depending on where you live you may have a wider selection of stoves. Use the great resources on the internet to do research on different pellet stove manufacturers. Talk with family and friends who may be using pellet stoves to get their opinions. Talk with the salespersons in the store, listen closely and carefully to what they have to say.
One of the most important questions they should ask is how much square footage do you want to warm with your pellet stove. This is a very important question because pellet stoves come in a wide variety of sizes. The professional may suggest a stove that has more heating capacity than you're looking for, and if you an afford the increase this is generally a good idea.
Another question the salesman should ask you is what the construction of your home is and how well insulated it is. These are all important facts that go into the equations of buying a pellet stove.
You'll find lots of specifications when looking for wood pellet stoves, such as BTU/hour input, heating capacity, feed rate and hopper capacity. You will also find overall efficiency ratings. Pay attention to these specifications, they're important.
In order for you to be happy with your pellet stove you're going to have to have realistic expectations. However, you're sure to find that most homeowners who burn wood pellets are hapilly saving lots of money on the cost of home heating.
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