WHAT ARE PELLET STOVES?

A pellet stove is a heating source similar to a wood-burning stove. Pellet stoves burn a renewable biomass fuel called pellets, made of materials like wood chips and sawdust, instead of using wood for fuel. Pellet heaters are available as freestanding stoves or fireplace inserts, heating one part or all of a home (depending on your floor plan).

People like pellet heating because it’s an incredibly environmentally sustainable option. Pellet stoves reduce greenhouse gas emissionswhen used as an alternative to heating oil, propane or natural gas. Plus, pellet stoves are available in various looks and finishes, so you can opt for a style from traditional to modern to complement any aesthetic.

HOW PELLET STOVES WORK

Pellets are poured into the stove’s fuel hopper, which is fed into the combustion chamber by an electric auger. The auger feeds pellets to the burn pot at the correct rate to maintain your set temperature. This means the fire may be roaring, modulate lower or even go out and relight automatically based on the current temperature of the room. Because of the pellet density, these stoves produce very little ash and emit extremely low outside air particulates compared to other types of stoves.

You can use pellet heaters independently or in conjunction with an existing heating source, such as a central furnace or boiler. The stove can seamlessly integrate into your living space, either by venting through the chimney or directly out an exterior wall with no visible pipe.