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Best Pellet Stove Inserts 2011

There are many different options when it comes to purchasing a pellet stove system for your house. One way to utilize the efficiency of a pellet stove without installing a new pellet stove itself is by installing what is called a pellet stove insert. This insert works with an existing fireplace in your home in order to provide heat for a room or even an entire floor. Pellet stove inserts are a smart choice because they burn cleaner, can have their temperature regulated and they use a blower system to heat a room. They are also fairly easy to install, making them an affordable option for many people.

When a person is shopping for a pellet stove insert, it is hard to determine what system is best. There are many options to consider when choosing one for your home, such as the size of the room it will be in, the climate where you live and how easy it is to find and purchase pellets for your system. Depending on the size of your fireplace, you might have a few more options than someone who only has a small fireplace to work with. No matter what size your fireplace is, though, there are a lot of benefits in going to the pellet stove insert you should realize when you are researching the products.

The benefits are plentiful, no matter what type of pellet stove insert you chose. The stoves burn cleaner and do not release any residue in to the air like a traditional fireplace will. When you have a fireplace, smoke, ash and any chemicals on the wood will be released in to the house, when the doors are open or just as the pollutants work through the screen and glass covering the fireplace system. A pellet stove insert has no releases in to the house because it uses an auger system to get the wood in to the burning part of the stove. Any emissions it has are sealed within the unit and travel up through the exhaust system (flue) and outside.

The heat being emitted from the unit is more controlled. With most fireplaces, you throw wood on it and it just burns. A hard wood log will burn hotter and last longer than a soft wood log will. However, once that log is burning, you have no control on how much heat it will release in to the room. When the fireplace has no blower system associated with it, the heat is only radiated out through the doors or open screen as it burns. The temperature could fluctuate up and down, with most of the heat going straight up the flue and being wasted. A pellet stove insert will capture the heat and send it all out through the blower at the constant temperature that the thermostat is set at. There won’t be cool periods or warm periods as a different log burns. The room will stay the same, regulated temperature because the pellets are being fed at a consistent rate through an auger and the blower controls the air going out.

Another great benefit of using a pellet stove insert over a traditional pellet stove is that it takes up much less space. A free-standing unit will take up several precious feet, no matter what room it is installed in. An insert simply attaches and works with a fireplace that is already in your home, requiring no new space. The stove part might stick out a foot or two, but it will usually rest on the existing mantle or tile in front of a fireplace. There won’t be a section of the room just for the stove, since it is built in to the fireplace and flue system in your room.

Fuel Options

With a pellet stove insert, there are also different options in some models on the type of pellets you can burn. There are wood, corn and even mixed style pellets which will work in many systems produced in the United States. In the Midwest, corn based pellets are popular because of the proximity of the corn fields planted in the region. Corn is made in to pellets that burn as hot and as consistent as wood pellets do. Wood pellets are easier to get and less expensive in the northwest and northeast region of the United States, where the forests are denser and logging is a main industry to support the area. Mixed fuel pellets are an option anywhere, since they combine types of fuel in an affordable pellet.

Pellets are considered to be a renewable fuel source for several reasons. Corn is quickly and easily grown every year. Making corn in to pellets also uses the waste products that are produced when corn is processed in to food or animal feed. Wood waste can also be used in the manufacture of pellets, so trees that are cut down are used for other items, but then the sawdust and waste and saved and used alone or in combination with corn to make a pellet for the stove. In certain cases, paper is even being tested as a pellet. The paper is taken from recycled materials or paper scraps that would normally not be used for anything else.

Size Options

There are many different sizes of inserts available, so you can choose one that will work with the opening currently in your home. And even if you only have a small fireplace opening, you can still get a pellet stove insert that is efficient and can heat the entire room or floor of your house where it is located. Smaller doesn’t mean less power when you are dealing with a pellet stove insert. The small, medium and large sized units can all burn the pellets at the same set temperature. The only variable will be how large the hopper is and how often you will need to refill it with bags of pellets. Some small units have as big of a hopper as the large units do, so you might not even realize a difference.

Clean Burning

There is a little bit of ash residue when pellets are burned. That ash is collected in an ash bin located somewhere with the pellet stove insert, either on the side or the front bottom. Every few days or weeks, the ash bin should be checked to make sure it isn’t overflowing. To empty the ash bin, simply pull out the bin or drawer and dispose of properly outside. Once it is empty, you simply insert it back in to the unit and you can begin burning the pellets again.

Some units will burn less ash than others because of their clean design. The EPA has rated the units which burn cleanly, which then allows you to know how clean the air is that your family is breathing. Some models can burn as little as .4 grams per hour, while other models can burn 3 to 4.5 grams per hour. Fireplaces will also release ash and smoke in to the air, so any type of pellet stove insert will be cleaner than having a traditional fireplace open and burning in your house during the day.

Safety

A pellet stove insert is safer than a traditional fireplace for a couple of reasons. One listed above, is the lack of toxins being released in to the air with the screens and open door of a fireplace. Another safety concern is when there are children or pets in the home. A child can easily open the doors of a fireplace and get in to the open fire and get burned. With an insert, there isn’t any open flame where the child – or even a pet – can get to. The doors on the stove inserts latch and aren’t easy to get open by little hands.

A pellet stove insert is also safer for your house in general. How many times have you seen a fire in the fireplace, but there wasn’t a blower to send the heat out, so the doors were left open? With the doors open on a burning fire, you run the risk of having sparks fly out or logs roll off the rack as the burn and shift. A rolling log can cause burns to the rug or the carpet. Sparks can melt the carpet or the rug outside of the fireplace area as well. And both have the potential to start the house on fire if no one is close by and watching. Burns from sparks or rolling logs can also happen to people who are sitting close by and not necessarily paying attention to the fire.

Summers Heat 2000 SF Pellet Fireplace Insert

This unit is very popular because it heats a large amount of space, up to 2,000 square feet, which is larger than the average sized home in the United States. This unit can be built to work with a pre-fabricated or a masonry (brick) fireplace, which are the most common two kinds of fireplaces.

The Summers Heat system has a hopper capacity of more than one bag of pellets, meaning on cool days you won’t have to keep loading up the system. It will burn for hours on end and provide a steady level of heat in to the room with minimal effort. There won’t be carrying in of logs all day and then opening the doors and risking a burn in order to add more fuel to the fire. When the pellets do need to be added, it is in the side of the system, away from the flame source.

Another reason why this unit is very popular is because it is one of the cleanest burning systems available. It is rated in the Top 20 Cleanest EPA certified pellet stove list. There are virtually no emissions being released in to the air of the house from the pellet burning unit. When there are small children in the house, you can rest assured that their lungs will be safe and protected from any toxins in the air.

The heat from the system can be controlled with a thermostat. There is also a blower with multi-speed fans to bring heat in to the room or floor you are working with. The air can be directed to any location of a room, but it will always remain steady with where the thermostat is set at.

The Summers Heat model is a great option for people who love to be environmentally friendly. The model is efficient and can heat a normal sized house efficiently with little effort other than pouring a bag of pellets in the hopper and walking away.

Lopi Pioneer Bay

The Lopi Pioneer Bay system works for up to 1,600 square feet for heating. The unit is very efficient and one bag of pellets loaded in can power the pellet burner for up to 35 hours without having to refill it. (Depending on the temperature and the region where you live, the hours may be considerably less). The unit has the ability to have a thermostat attached to it, so the temperature in the room can be regulated easily.

The Pioneer Bay model is very efficient and burns cleanly. There are very little emissions released in to the air surrounding the unit, meaning your family will be safe to breathe the air and not have any toxins invading their space.

The Lopi brand proudly claims their units are very green, since one bag of pellets can burn up to 35 hours, depending on how high the thermostat is set at. The pellets are a renewable fuel source, which doesn’t deplete supplies of gas or other fuels in the region.

Pellet stove inserts to produce an ash residue when it burns, but there is very little with each bag poured in the system. A large capacity ash pan is on the bottom of the unit that can be pulled out and emptied easily. When the ash pan is empty, it simply gets pushed back in to place to collect more ash when you burn pellets again.

This stove is a great option because the trim can be black, gold or even pewter in color to match the décor in any room. It takes up very little space as it attached to the front of any fireplace existing in your home and requires little other space. This option is a great choice for modest sized houses because it is efficient and can produce heat for hours on end without having to refill the hopper all the time.

Quadra Fire Mount Vernon AE Insert

This pellet insert is popular because of its large size and intricate design. It looks like a fancy fireplace, but has the efficiency and smart design of a pellet stove insert. The Mount Vernon unit is 32” wide, making it only a practical solution for houses with large fireplaces built in to the kitchen or the living room of a house. The large sized unit can heat up to 3,075 square feet of a home or cabin.

A wall thermostat that works with the pellet stove insert can control the temperature by one setting. The temperature is raised or lowered by a digital thermostat, just like one associated with a traditional forced air furnace. The Mount Vernon unit is popular because it has the option for the vent or blower to blow air upward, instead of just out the front, like what most other units have. If the stove insert is in a room with a ceiling fan, the air can be blown up and circulated easily through the house because of the fan. For homes with multiple stories, it will also heat them evenly and easily with the vents facing upwards.

The unit can be black, gold or nickel plated to match the color scheme in any room of the house. A log like ceramic structure can also be added to keep the look of a traditional fireplace within the front of the pellet stove burner. For people who have large homes to heat, this is a very practical and smart option for home heating.

Harman P351

The Harman P351 claims to be the cleanest burning pellet stove on the market today. It has not yet been rated by the EPA, but the company claims the stove only releases .4 emissions when it burns, meaning it is very clean and efficient. Other models can release between 2 and 4 or higher grams per hour, so you can see where the comparison lies. There are virtually no toxins released in to the air around this pellet burner, because it is sealed tight as the pellets burn and produce heat for the home.

The P351 unit is compact and can fit in to small openings for pre-existing fireplaces. The P351 can heat up to 1,520 square feet, depending on the region where the home is located. Colder regions will heat the same amount of space, however, more pellets will be required to maintain the thermostat setting as compared to a moderate climate location. The Harman P351 will burn corn, wood and mixed pellets with the same consistency. The capacity on this hopper is very large, as it will hold 62 pounds of pellets in the reserve system before it is measured in through an auger in to the burner.

A smaller model of the P351 is also available to heat a room or a home. The hopper size is smaller, with it only holding 41.5 pounds of pellets. Both the large and the small units require the same sized opening of 19.5 inches by 24 inches tall. The large model is great for homes located in the northern regions where snow and cold weather happen longer throughout the year. The smaller model is perfect for smaller homes or ones in areas that have mild winters where extended periods of high heat aren’t required.

The Harman also has a very quiet fan, making it perfect to place in a room where the TV is watched, simply because it won’t disturb anyone watching a sports game or a TV program. The unit can be placed in any room, the thermostat programmed and the hopper full and there will be hours of controlled heat for that room. The Harman P351 is popular because it is reliable and easy to use.

Harman Accentra

The Harman Accentra model is a large unit that produces consistent heat through a beautiful looking design that rivals a fireplace. The Accentra model has a window opening in the center that shows ceramic logs that actually look like they burn, simulating what a real fireplace looks like. The logs aren’t actually burning, but the pellets slide in behind the logs and burn.

The Accentra model is also popular because it can be installed in homes with zero clearance. That means, a chimney system isn’t needed when you have the special kit to convert the exhaust out of the house. You can take advantage of the heat produced within a unit without having a large fireplace already in your home. The pellet insert stove can heat an area up to 1,400 square feet in size.

A large capacity hopped holds up to 57 pounds of pellets. The pellets can be corn, wood or a combination of fuel materials. The burn length will be between 20 and 57 hours, depending on the climate in your area and the temperature set on the thermostat. Colder winter regions will require more pellets in order to keep the temperature up in a room.

A thermostat can control the temperature in the room easily. When the temperature from the room exceeds what the thermostat is set for, the unit will stop burning all on its own. The self-regulated system will not waste pellets and burn when it does not need to in your house.

An ash tray is located at the bottom front of the unit for easy clean up.

A few more things before installing a pellet stove insert

Before you purchase and have a pellet stove insert installed in your house, carefully check the clearances you have within your chimney and what is required for the model you want to install. The clearances aren’t a place where you can improvise because the safety of your family could be at stake. The clearances are made so there is proper ventilation for the burning unit.

Another thing to do before a pellet stove insert is installed in to the home is to check with your insurance agent. Some homeowner policies will need to be adjusted when you go from a traditional fireplace to an enclosed pellet stove insert. You might get a break on your rates since the unit is enclosed and safer from fire danger because of pellets and not logs. The unit is also safer when there are children in the house, because there isn’t the risk of burns since there isn’t an open flame where they can get to. Therefore, damages against you from a burn to a friend or family member are less because the open fire is eliminated.

When you aren’t sure of what type of system will work best for your home, check with the authorized dealer who sells the product. They can give you the exact specifications for each model you are considering. They might even be able to suggest something else that you might not have even been aware of. There are lots of different options when it comes to pellet stove inserts, so there will be amodel to fit your needs. All you need to do is be able to find it and get it installed so you can have the regulated heat you are seeking from that fireplace opening.

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Pellet Stove Pellets

If you are in need of pellet stove pellets, then you will want to know where you can buy them from and how to get the best deal so you don’t spend too much money. Since there has recently been an increase in the number of people who are deciding to get pellet-burning stoves, there is a big demand for the pellets that fuel them. You can purchase these small pellets at your local bulk supply store, such as Sam’s Club or Walmart. Getting them in bulk is an especially good idea if you want to save money and have more for your stove. The last thing you want is to run out right when you need them the most.

Why Choose Pellet Stoves

One of the reasons that more and more people are choosing stoves that work off pellets is because the price of stoves that work from oil and natural gas is constantly going up. Anyone who wants to save on energy costs each month during winter will want to think carefully about whether or not they are in need of such a stove. The great thing is that most of the time you can find these pellets in 40 pound bags for a relatively low cost.

Certain stores sell these in sizes of around one ton for less than $200 dollars, so you will certainly want to look around and see what all of your options are before you decide on any one place to purchase them from. Remember that since you are buying a lot of them at once, you should be getting a reduced price. Bulk stores are popping up all over the country, and they carry all the supplies you will need for your stove, including pellets. Since they are becoming more popular, the prices are getting better and better because of competition between stores.

Calculating How Much Pellets You Will Need?

Anyone who needs pellet stove pellets should know around how much they are going to need each season. While this number may vary depending on the stove you have, you can go through as many as three tons. This can average out to be almost $600, so it would be very wise on your part to find a store that charges the bare minimum for what you need. The good thing about these pellets is that you will be able to get low-quality ones for much cheaper than other kinds that really aren’t any better in terms of how they burn.

There are also plenty of places online that sells these pellets in bulk. You will be able to do a simple search on the internet and come up with multiple results to look through. Make sure you take all the time you need to find an answer to your pellet stove pellets problem. This way you won’t have to spend more than is necessary on your stove pellets. If you end up with leftover pellets at the end of the season it’s okay, because you can always use them next winter for your stove.

Harman Wood Pellet Stoves

You will find a wide variety of Harman stoves to choose from, and it is recommended that you take your time with deciding which stove would be right for your home. Most stoves that are sold by this company are extremely fast and efficient, so you can get them heated up and cooking as quickly as possible. Many people still like to buy old-fashioned stoves because of their charming ambiance and appeal. If you are one of these people, then it would be an especially good idea to decide which kind of stove you want.

Harman Pellet Stove Variety

Some of the different kinds you can choose from include pellet, wood, and coal stoves. Before deciding on one specific kind, it’s important to learn as much as you can about each before making a firm decision that involves spending a significant amount of money. If you are interested in buying a wood stove, then you will want to know what you have to choose from. The Oakwood stove for example, is a good choice for anyone who wants to keep their home warmed for the longest amount of time possible. It is a sturdy and efficient way to heat a home, far superior to many other stoves made by other companies.

Harman TL200

The TL200 is a great wood stove choice as well, simply because it makes burning the wood and heating the house especially easy. It makes burning wood extremely convenient, so you don’t have to go ridiculous lengths to get it heated up. With the top loader that is included with this particular stove, you will be able to fit more wood in at once than you ever imagined. This way you can reduce the number of trips you make to go get more wood to keep the stove hot. You will also be happy to know that this wood stove can turn into a nice little fireplace with a screen that is optional, so you can enjoy the heat and warmth it brings for hours on end.

Harman Tl300

Getting the TL300 wood stove is another great choice for anyone who wants wood burning to be simple and effective. You won’t believe just how convenient this method of burning is when you get it into your home. It too has a top loader that you can put a massive amount of wood in at one time to keep the fire roaring as long as possible. You will also be glad to know that this wood stove can hold as much as several weeks worth of ashes that burn 24 hours.

No matter what your choice is regarding the stove you want, you will need to make sure you get is exactly what you have in mind. The stove you put in your home should be convenient, easy to operate, and above all efficient in what it does. With all the choices offered by Harman stoves, you will be able to find something that suits your needs. You will also want to think about the type of stove you want in your home, because the more it blends in with the style of decorating you already have, the better it will end up looking.

Pellet Stove Vacuums

Those who have pellet stoves will need to have a quick and efficient way to go about cleaning them out so they can continue to run flawlessly. There will be quite a few options that you will have when it comes to these vacuums, so it will be important to take your time and decide which one is right for you. A vast majority of these vacuums are going to be available exclusively online, so you will need to go on the web and explore what some of your options are. You will certainly want to take a few key things into consideration, such as the brand name of the vacuum you buy. Hearth is one of the most trustworthy names as far as ash vacuums are concerned, so you will be able to know that you are getting a good overall deal by purchasing one for yourself.

Can your vacuum handle warm ashes?

You will certainly want to make sure certain that you purchase a pellet stove vacuum which will be able to remove both warm and cool ashes and many of them do. The Cheetah Series ash vacuums are another good decision because they are known for their versatility and efficiency, removing even large amounts of ash quickly within just minutes. There is no doubt that keeping your stove clean is going to be a big part of maintaining it, so you will need a vacuum that will be able to get the job done right. The more you look around the better your chances will be of getting the right one for your stove at home.

While it is true that a lot of people use brooms and other manual devices to pick up ash from their stoves, these methods are time-consuming and inefficient. By getting the right vacuum for your stove you will be able to make this task a lot less unpleasant. You should make sure that the hose which is attached to the vacuum you get is one hundred percent flame retardant so there is absolutely no chance of it catching fire. Sometimes scooping up and transporting ashes to a waste basket can be dangerous, so you will need the right vacuum that will be able to help you out with doing this chore safely and effectively.

Always check your air filter!

The filter system in the pellet stove vacuum you get is also going to matter quite a bit, so you will definitely want to keep that in mind when you are shopping around for your first one. The primary filter with the vacuum uses should also be fire retardant, as removing ashes from a stove can sometimes be dangerous. You will be able to find a wide variety of these vacuums with a number of attachments which will allow you to efficiently clean out your stove without having to take a long time or get dirty in the process. The vacuum that you get should make this chore as easy and simple as possible.

You should also pay attention to the overall design, because it will ultimately determine just how effective it really is at cleaning your pellet stove. Since there will be so many different models to choose from, the best thing you can do is to look around and check for all of the important features before making a decision. When you take the time to carefully look over how durable and well put together the vacuums that are available for purchase are, you will end up with one that you will be able to rely on. As long as you take your time and purchase a good solid vacuum from a reputable company, you shouldn’t have any problems whatsoever.

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Pellet Stove Brushes

Part of having a pellet stove is maintaining and cleaning it regularly. There are a number of ways to go about cleaning a pellet stove, and one of them is to use a pellet stove brush. With all of the different types of brushes that exist, it can be difficult for someone who has just purchased one of these stoves to know what to buy. Usually a small painting brush is actually the best thing to use on one of these stoves. The first thing you do once you get your brush is to remove all of the ash from the burn pot as well as from the front part of the stove which the burn pot resides in. It will obviously be important to clean thoroughly so you do not miss a single spot.

Have more then one pellet stove brush

A lot of times a cleaning brush will come with the pellet stove that you purchase but not always. If you did not receive a brush with the stove you bought, it will be important to get a few of them so you will have multiple brushes around the house for cleaning your stove. One of the main reasons to buy a small painting brush is because of all the little corners and crevasses which can become a problem with some vacuums. With the right brush you will be able to give your pellet stove a thorough cleaning so there will be no problems with the way it functions on a regular basis.

The bristles on the brush that you purchase should be fine enough to where you shouldn’t experience any trouble with reaching the normally difficult parts of the stove that need to be cleaned out regularly in order for it to work as it was meant to. You will also be cleaning the blower motor as well as the fan with your brush, because these are two other parts which are extremely important in order for your stove to work properly and keep your home warm. After you have cleaned the stove out with the brush you will need to make sure that you have not missed any spots whatsoever.

Is a brush all you need?

Keep in mind that there are only certain parts of a pellet stove which are meant to be cleaned by a brush. Certain larger areas you will want to use a vacuum on because it will be more efficient. There will be different sizes you will be able to choose from when it comes to brushes for your stove, so make sure you review all of your options very carefully. You do not necessarily have to purchase a brush that is advertised explicitly for use with a stove, as a painting brush should be enough. Some of the brushes which you can find that are specifically meant to be used with various types of stoves will have a rod attached to it so you will be able to get into all of those tight spaces. Make sure that the one you get is long enough to accommodate your own specific needs.

Some brushes can be used for both stoves and vents, so you might want to look into getting a multi-purpose brush which will be able to help you clean whatever you need to around the house. There is what is called spin brushes which are perfect for cleaning out a semi-large area quickly and efficiently, so you will certainly want to look into maybe getting one of these for your stove. Make sure that the material that your brush is made out of is conducive for cleaning out stoves effectively and thoroughly so you don’t experience any problems with how it works with your pellet stove.

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Pellet Furnaces

If you have considered investing in a new stove or fireplace but want to heat your entire house instead of just one room, then you might want to look into pellet furnaces. These are designed to be effective in the way they heat, both in terms of how quickly they burn the pellets and the amount of heat that is generated each time you turn it on. There are very specific things you should look for when you are going about buying one of these, including how it burns. Since you probably don’t want to spend too much money on pellets, you will want a furnace that can stay lit and warm your house for days on end until the pellets in the loader run out completely.

Buying Pellets

You can buy the pellets that act as fuel for these furnaces both online and in certain stores in your area. It is highly recommended that you buy them in bulk, so you won’t have to keep running out the door every time you run out. Many stores sell bags of pellets that weigh as much as 40 or 50 lbs, and you can find them at discounted prices on certain websites. Since you will want to spend the very least amount for what you need to keep your house warm all season long, it would be a good idea to look around at all the places you can buy them from.

Heat output – BTU’s

Before settling on a certain furnace, you will want to be sure you take a close look at all of the specifications and technical aspects, such as the heat output. You certainly have to make sure that the one you get is able to warm up your entire whole in a minimal amount of time. Typically pellet furnaces are fairly good at doing this, so you shouldn’t have any problems.

Making them more efficient!

Some of these furnaces come with special features that will allow you to stretch your dollar a little bit farther, such as automatic temperature control and room sensors. Both of these features make it so that you don’t have to keep checking the temperature and setting it yourself. You will be able to count on the furnace to do everything for you, including checking the current temperature and making the proper adjustment as needed.

Pellet furnaces are a much better decision for your energy solutions, mostly because they are a cheaper way for you to warm your house during the colder months where you live and still get enough heat. A lot of stoves or fireplaces only heat the room they are in, however with a pellet furnace you can count on every single room getting the same amount of heat. When it comes to finding an inexpensive way to heat your house, nothing beats a furnace that runs on pellets. They are simple for you to operate and supply you with the kind of automatic features that make climate-control easier than ever before. Buying one would be a great investment for the future, because they tend to last for a long time.

How Pellet inserts Perform Better than the Fireplace

Pellet stoves are a great way to save money on heating costs during the winter months. While this may be true, not every person buying a pellet stove is looking to take up all the space in their home for a free-standing unit. This is because the units themselves are rather large and they are required to sit at least one inch away from the wall. This is why many people looking to enjoy the benefits oif the pellet stove will opt for pellet inserts instead.

Where the Insert Goes

Instead of sitting in the middle of the room taking up space, pellet inserts will reside in the space which has been used as the fireplace. The unit is designed to simply slide right into the fireplace and utilize the chimney for exhaust. This will spare you from having to find a way to snake the exhaust pipes from the pellet stove through your home to the outside. This is more like making an addition to your fireplace than it is like installing a heating system.

Reason for Higher Performance

For those mourning the loss of the fireplace, keep in mind that pellet inserts do a much better job of heating the home. This is because there is not as many fumes and the exhaust does not have to be as large. Instead of all the heat simply going up the chimney, it will be used to heat the room it sits in. Another reason for the higher performance is the fact that the pellets burn hotter and longer than traditional wood logs have the ability to.

Saving You Money

Another reason for the greater performance of pellet inserts lies in the fact that it is far more economical. In most homes, the fireplace is little more than show. The heat it produces is not shared with the home. Only those directly next to the fire will enjoy greater warmth. The fuel itself is far more expensive for a log fire. With the pellets costing less than $4 a pound, it simply makes sense to heat your home through this means.

3 Hot Tips for Pellet Stove Installation

Here are a few things you will need to keep in mind when investing in pellet stove installation. This is because the pellet stove burns very hot. If it is not properly installed, you will have big problems on your hands. However, if you follow a few simple guidelines, you should be able to install the stoves just fine and enjoy great, cheap heat throughout your house or at least in the room the stove is in.

Create a Foundation

Because the pellet stove burns so hot, there must be a proper foundation for it. This is easy to accomplish if you have purchased an insert pellet stove. For pellet stove installation on a single room unit, you will need to make sure to have a proper base for the stove. This is a heat resistant pad which the stove will sit on. It will protect your floor from being damaged as well as lower the risk of fire. The ideal setting is on cement or brick.

Location of the Pellet Stove

It is very important that during pellet stove installation that the stove is placed at least one inch away from the wall for a free-standing model. You should have considered the location of the pellet stove before making a purchase. This will not only make sure that you have enough room. It will help to make sure that you reduce the fire hazard as much as possible.

Heating the Home

Since the goal of the pellet stove is to heat the home, this is something which must be taken into consideration. Think about the amount of rooms you would like to heat with the unit. This way the pellet stove installation will be able to include the right strength of blower. You will also need to determine whether the air will be pumped directly into the room it is in or into the homes main air system. Make sure the blower will reduce the amount of draft which will be allowed throughout the pellet stove to generate even more heat. This will also help to reduce mess and circulate cleaner air in the home.