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Wood pellet burning stoves rated at 60,000 Btu can effectively heat a 2,000-square-foot-home. Wood pellet stoves around 42,000 Btu will heat around a 1,300-square-foot home. Their combustion effiency is around 78% to 85%.

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Can someone explain what a wood pellet stove is I've never heard of it before.?

A wood pellet stove is simply a wood stove. However it's specialized to burn wood pellets which are made from compressed sawdust and are more convenient than firewood.


What does a pellet stove do?

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.


What are some benefits of having a wood pellet stove?

You can heat even on days that are no burn by law.


What is a wood pellet stove?

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.


What is a wood pellet?

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.


Can you burn wood pellets in your wood burning stove?

Yes, but do not expect them to do well. Pellets are intended for use in a pellet stove- spacing, surface area, and air movement are wrong for a standard wood stove- and they are a bit pricey.


What are the energy efficiency advantages of a wood pellet stove?

It uses less wood but does use some electricity so it is a trade off really. It's mainly enviornmental.


Is a wood pellet stove better than a conventional stove?

A conventional stove is better, as it uses less wood burning materials.


What is the difference between a wood stove and a pellet stove?

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.


Is it safe to burn wood with varnish in a wood stove?

No it is not safe to burn it.


Why is there soot on your pellet stove window?

Soot on a pellet stove window can be caused by burning fuel inefficiently, clogged air vents, dirty pellets, or a low-quality fuel source. It is important to regularly clean and maintain your pellet stove to prevent soot buildup, which can reduce its efficiency and cause potential safety hazards.


Can wood next to a pellet stove at home catch fire from hot air?

It's technically possible, if a bit unlikely. Pellet stoves burn extremely hot, and the heated air would tend to dry out wood placed near them, making the wood more prone to catching fire.