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Pellet Stove Furnace Pellet stoves can be used as a supplemental heat source or, with proper venting, a primary heating option. They can be purchased in freestanding units as well as fireplace inserts that give your home the look of a traditional wood-burning fireplace. The auger carries pellets from the hopper to the combustion chamber, where they are burned to create heat. Sensors monitor the flame and can adjust the speed of operation in order to maintain the desired room temperature. 1. Energy Efficiency Pellet stoves burn renewable, non-toxic fuel made of compressed sawdust and wood chips. They also contain bark and other materials normally placed in landfills but which can be turned into an efficient and clean source of heating. This means that they help homeowners lower their energy usage and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Many pellet stove owners report recouping their initial investment within just several years with lower heating bills. Pellets are extremely compressed and more dense than natural wood, making them more efficient to burn. They also produce less creosote than traditional wood-burning fireplaces. They are also packaged in plastic bags that seal out moisture and need less frequent cleaning. Like other heating systems pellet stoves must be properly size and vented. A qualified technician can assess your venting requirements and space to ensure the best results. During installation, the hearth is built to size and the vent is fitted through a pre-cut hole in your home's siding. The vent may be installed through a roof or sidewall depending on your preference and local laws. Once the vent and hearth are completed the pellet stove can be connected. Certain manufacturers provide a remote control that makes starting and maintaining the fire simple and others include sensors that monitor airflow, combustion, flue temperature, and pressure. If the system determines that it needs more pellets or less, it signals to the auger that it should accelerate or slow down in line with the needs. All stoves come with a storage hopper which can hold between 35 and 130 pounds of pellets. Hopper capacities determine the frequency at which the stove has to be refilled and larger hoppers allow longer intervals between refills. A grille draws air from the room, passes it through the heat exchanger, and then blows heated air through the living area through convection. A grate, auger or another device distributes the pellets and a pan beneath is used to collect any unburned ones as well as the combustion remnants. Pellet stoves are more efficient in energy use than wood-burning models, but aren't as efficient as natural gas or electric furnaces. Electric components that drive motorized parts of stoves require a power source. This could be a problem in a power outage, though backup systems such as generators and batteries are readily available. 2. Low Maintenance Pellet stoves are extremely efficient, however they require some maintenance in order to run correctly. Cleaning your stove's exhaust vent and the stove will help prevent the build-up of harmful creosote that can cause a fire, explosion or damage to your stove or house. A pellet stove is a device that burns compressed natural wood particles or other materials (like nutshells, corn kernels or small pieces of wood scraps). An electric auger feeds the fuel pellets from a tank into the burner, and into the combustion chamber. The speed at which pellets are fed into the burner is controlled by the thermostat you set. This lets the fire keep roaring or lower or even shut down according to the temperature you set. The ash will be disposed in an empty ash tray underneath the burner. This can easily be removed and then disposed. Pellets are made from waste products that would have been discarded in the process of processing lumber. They are renewable and release significantly less particles into the air than traditional wood-burning stoves, making them a cleaner burning heat source. The amount of carcinogens, carbon monoxide and other harmful chemicals emitted from pellet stoves are also significantly lower than the more modern EPA certified wood stoves. These stoves aren't required to be vented via a chimney, as is the case with traditional wood stoves. Instead, they can be vented correctly through a wall, or other structure outside. Pellet stoves have flue ports that open at the top or rear of the appliance. They are connected to an exhaust pipe that extends outside the home. One disadvantage of a pellet stove is that you need to purchase or store enough pellets to last through the winter months. On average, owners of pellet stoves consume three tons of pellets during the course of the winter season at a cost of $200 per ton. The cost can be high however they are much cheaper than purchasing firewood and hauling it for a fireplace or wood-burning stove. You should buy enough pellets to ensure that your stove can run through the coldest winter months. Also, you'll must have a space to store the pellets (preferably dry and cool). 3. Reduce carbon footprint Pellet stoves utilize renewable biomass fuel to generate heat, thus reducing the dependence on fossil fuels that are finite. This reduces the carbon footprint as well as helping diversify the energy sources used in homes. Emissions from pellet stoves are considerably less than woodstoves, including the latest ones that are EPA-certified. The emissions from pellet stoves also are considerably lower than ones from gas furnaces. Pellets are made of compressed sawdust, bark and other lumber leftovers and can also be composed of various other materials like soybeans, corn, nutshells, cherry pits, and agricultural waste. When they are burned, they emit less particles, which can cause respiratory issues and allergies, carcinogens and nitrous dioxide. The feed system is the major difference between pellet stoves and wood stove. Pellet stoves come with hoppers that contain the pellets. When Fireplaces and Stove or sensors signal that the room requires heating, the furnace turns. The pellets are then fed into the combustion chamber and burn to produce heat. The air that is released from the combustion chamber moves through a heat exchanger that transmits the heat to the blower and out into the room. This process produces very low emissions, and creosote is not produced. After the hopper is empty, the ash is removed by a cyclone and is deposited in an ash bin. The stove also features fans to circulate the fresh, heated air into the living space. Most pellet stoves are made to be maintenance-free and have a large viewing window that allows you and your family members to take in the flames. The quality of pellets is the primary element that influences the emissions from pellet stoves. The poor quality pellets will result in more emissions. When selecting your pellets, ensure that they are certified as meeting certain standards and don't contain other ingredients like petroleum-based or urea-based substances. Also make sure you choose a manufacturer that offers a guarantee and will repair or replace any part in the event of a problem. If you want to take an environmentally friendly approach certain states allow homeowners to claim a tax credit for installing pellet stoves. This is a great opportunity to offset the initial costs of this type of stove and make installation more affordable. 4. Reduced Noise Pellet stoves emit very little smoke and emissions when compared to fireplaces that burn wood. They also use an electric fan to distribute heat more evenly throughout the room. This is the reason pellet stoves need less maintenance than wood stoves. While wood stoves must be regularly cleaned of chemicals and particulates pellet stoves require the use of a special metal vacuum cleaner for regular cleaning. Many manufacturers have designed their stoves to ensure that they are easy to set up, operate and maintain. Their appliances are available in various styles that match the interior decor of your home. Certain models come with an app for WIFI, a remote control and thermostat that can be programmed. Most pellet stoves come with an enormous fuel hopper which can accommodate between 35 and 130 pounds of pellets. The pellets are then pumped into the combustion chamber via an auger. The speed at which the pellets are delivered to the burner determines how hot the flame is and the heat output. The hopper can be filled with either hardwood pellets (from dense wood species like oak and hickory) or softwood pellets (from pine and fir). Many stoves can even burn alternative biomass pellets, such as those made from switchgrass or corn that can be environmentally friendly alternatives. Pellet stoves produce less smoke and require less maintenance due to the fact that they burn a more clean fuel than fireplaces that burn wood. They do not need chimneys and are a better choice for retrofits or new construction. As opposed to wood stoves that require regular maintenance to be free of creosote as well as other chemicals, pellet stoves only need to be periodically inspected to ensure proper operation and maintenance. Based on the model, this could include a periodic inspection and cleaning of the accumulation of Ash or “clinker,” as well as the motor and fan. Your appliance dealer can explain the correct procedures for your specific model and brand. They can also provide details about storage and safety and help you find the right fuel for your stove.