According to some recent reviews pellet stove inserts are environmentally friendly. Pellet stoves inserts are made of thin rods of compressed sawdust or other renewable resources that burn more cleanly. Additionally you could qualify for a federal tax credit if you install a pellet stove in 2009 or 2010.
You can buy pellet stove inserts online at www.harmanstoves.com/. You can also try www.pelletking.com or www.MaximHeat.com There are a number of sites that sells pellet stove inserts. One of the most popular is http://www.quadrafire.com/, their website is easy to navigate and you can purchase easily.
Lowes sells a full range of pellet stove products. This includes complete stoves, inserts and the accessories needed. Lowe's has a limited selection of pellet stoves. They have one insert, made by Summers, which is adequate to heat a 2000 sf house. You can learm more at their website, www.lowes.com
A fireplace insert is a type of smaller stove inserted into an existing fireplace as a method of converting a fireplace from one fuel source to another. A wood stove insert would be used to allow a masonry fireplace to be much more efficient in its heating. However, an insert must be installed correctly to prevent risk of fire and toxic smoke.
A wood pellet stove is a stove that burns pellets or wood. Burning the wood or pellets creates a source of heat for homes or businesses.
A pellet stove is a type of stove that burns compressed wood or biomass pellets to generate heat for residential spaces. The pellets are automatically fed into the stove from a hopper, making it a convenient and efficient way to heat a home. Pellet stoves are known for their energy efficiency and relatively clean combustion compared to traditional wood stoves.
Hudson River Stove Works is a Free Standing Niagara Pellet Stove. This one is very nice and heats well for the size.
A wood pellet stove is a stove that burns pellets or wood. Burning the wood or pellets creates a source of heat for homes or businesses.
Wood stove when used gets hot and stays hot for a very long time, making it dangerous to have around children, whereas a pellet stove don't get too hot to touch.
The vacuum switch in a pellet stove is a safety feature. If the exhaust pipe or vent becomes clogged it creates positive pressure to the vacuum switch, the switch then activates and shuts down the pellet feed or the whole stove itself. This keeps your family safe from carbon-monoxide poisoning.
If you need parts for a pellet stove, you can order online from Harman Pellet Stove Parts, free shipping for order of 90$ or more. If you prefer to call, another source is Badiah's call free 1-800-968-8604
Some of the best pellet stoves are breckwell.com and lennonxhearthproducts.com. You can also check out englanderstoves.com.
A conventional stove is better, as it uses less wood burning materials.