Advice on Buying a Pellet Stove

If you're interested in purchasing a pellet stove there is a bit of information you should know before you do so. My first bit of advice is to check out the manufactures list by clicking the link in the sidebar. Choosing who makes your stove is the most important task you must complete to move on. Once you’ve chosen the right manufacturer you can then get into the fun stuff like colors, sizes, and styles.

You should ask yourself questions like “do I need a freestanding stove or insert?” or “how many square footage do I want to heat?” These are normal questions you should have answers too before you buy a pellet stove. Understanding the maintenance and cleaning procedures is also very important before buying a pellet stove. Many different models offer different hopper capacities and internal dimensions. Cleaning could be more difficult based on the type of stove you choose. Inserts need annual chimney sweeps, while some freestanding stoves need weekly cleaning.

Make sure you receive the best warranty available for your stove. More expensive doesn’t always mean better quality. Yes, there are more features, but ask yourself, do you really need those things? How many rooms do you plan on heating and for how long? Different models have different burn rates so bring your calculator to the store with you!

Pellet prices and availability is important to know before you purchase one of these stoves. If you're in the Midwest and northwest regions of the country, availability should be plentiful, while distributing costs remain lower too. It’s also important to not limit yourself to just wood pellet stoves. With new technology arriving almost daily, corn and grass pellet stoves are now on the rise. Corn and grass pellets are cheaper and are just as efficient as wood pellets. You must do your homework first though, since most corn, grass and bio mass pellets DO NOT burn properly in wood pellet stoves.

With all the technological advances and focus on the environment, its time to make the switch. You can save up to $5.00 a day in electrical costs and everyone and everything benefits from your decision.