Pellet Stove
Key Characteristics
- ✓Automatic pellet feed from built-in hopper
- ✓High efficiency ratings of 70 to 90 percent
- ✓Low ash production compared to wood stoves
- ✓Programmable thermostat controls
- ✓Uses renewable compressed wood or biomass pellets
- ✓Requires electricity to operate auger and fan
Types & Variations
Common Materials
Works Well With These Styles
Placement & Usage Tips
Pellet stoves require proximity to an electrical outlet and a venting path to an exterior wall or ceiling. Place them centrally in the main living area for optimal heat distribution, with required clearances from combustible walls.
💡 Pro Tip
Purchase pellets in bulk during the off-season for significant cost savings and store them in a dry location. Clean the burn pot and ash trap weekly during heavy use to maintain peak efficiency and prevent operational issues.
Related Terms
Wood Stove
A freestanding enclosed heating appliance made of cast iron or steel that burns wood logs to produce radiant and convective heat for a room or home.
Fireplace Insert
A self-contained heating unit designed to be installed into an existing fireplace opening, converting an inefficient open fireplace into a more efficient heat source.
Fireplace Blower
An electrically powered fan system installed in or near a fireplace that circulates heated air more effectively into the room, significantly increasing the fireplace's heating efficiency.