If the wood stove is in the basement it will heat up the rest of the house but if it is not in the basement you have to find some way to vent it down there.
depends on whether you have to pay for the wood... if the wood is free then you can't beat the costs.
Wood Stoves are not designed to burn wood all the efficiently and the coals you see are normal. There really isn't a lot you can do to improve the burning efficiency of your wood stove. If the stove is heating properly and you have a small amount of unburned charcoal, you are doing everything fine.
Using galvanized stove pipe with a wood stove is not recommended because the zinc coating can release toxic fumes when heated to high temperatures. Galvanized pipes are designed for venting gases that are not as hot or corrosive as those produced by wood stoves. Instead, it's safer to use stovepipe specifically designed for wood-burning appliances, which can withstand higher temperatures and resist corrosion. Always prioritize safety and follow local building codes and manufacturer recommendations.
It's next to impossible. You could try chipping it off, or you bring the stove outside and burn off the plastic.
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 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.
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.
A conventional stove is better, as it uses less wood burning materials.
Yes, although the wood pellet stove and the normal wood stove can look the same on the outside, it's what is inside that makes the difference. Normal wood stoves have special vents that make it able to keep the fire going for a long time, while wood pellet stoves keep a little storage of fuel above the fire, and the "pellets" are dropped into the fire every once and a while to keep the fire going.
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.
Check out lopistoves.com. They have a great selection of wood pellet stoves. Major chains like Lowe's and Home Depot may carry them, depending on your location. Harman Stoves is a reputable stove manufacturer that has a variety of wood pellet stoves. You can view their website here: www.harmanstoves.com
Place a call to the local Home Depot store. They have a selection of wood pellet stoves and will be able to provide the merchandise.
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.
With anything involving wood it takes more care and maintenance then other materials.
One place to buy wood pellets for a wood pellet stove is the website Wood Pellets. They can also be found locally at Home Depot, Walmart, and Ace Hardware. When there are wood pellet shortages, they may need to be purchased from lesser known retailers. A complete list of those retailers can be obtained from the Pellet Fuel Institute.