Types of Pellet Stoves
In an economy that is looking to cut down everything from prices to pollution, pellet stoves are the newest and most creative appliances on the market. Right now, wood pellet stoves are the most popular; however corn pellet stoves are catching on quick, and if the world ever catches onto grass pellet stoves, look out! There are different styles and colors to choose from that can highlight any room in your home or business while providing heat. Fuel is cheap and clean up is easy when it comes to these new and inventive machines.
There are two basic kinds of wood pellet stoves; freestanding and inserts. Freestanding stoves are very efficient for heating single rooms and are much easier to clean and maintain compared to inserts, which are inserted directly into an existing fireplace. Freestanding stoves require a 4” pipe that attaches to your wall and allows the gases produced to escape to the outside, while inserts use the ventilation system that is already in place (chimney). Inserts require a chimney sweep yearly to keep them in proper working order and freestanding stoves should be cleaned out at least once a week. You can choose from top or bottom fed models and either type will cost up to $3000.00.
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Since wood is becoming shorter in supply, corn pellet stoves are becoming more popular. Fuel is cheaper and more abundant. They produce the same amount of heat as wood pellet stoves, but also create a bigger mess to clean up. The only difference between corn pellet stove models is hopper capacity. They can hold anywhere from 35-130lbs of pellets and come in the same styles and colors as wood pellet stoves. You can purchase a stove that has a wall thermostat or a glow plug igniter; both allow your stove to run automatically. These stoves do have a major disadvantage though; they require a large amount of electricity usage per month, which can reflect on your power bill. Also, the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development recently banned installation of these stoves in mobile homes, leaving homeowners to choose different options.
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Specially designed grass pellet stoves do not exist right now. There isn’t a specific stove 100% capable of handling the amount of ash grass pellets are said to leave behind. As for now, many people are purchasing corn pellet stoves, or a pellet stove that is bottom-fed or has a mixing auger design. These stoves are said to help you burn your grass more successfully since they can handle the high content of the ash.
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