About Pellet Stoves

truekicks asked:


Have heard different things, of course the other dealers say there not that great but i have read some comments on line and people seem to like them.

Albert

Mark S asked:


US stove co.
model 6039hf

Robin

B Wilson asked:


Common Sense & Safety Tips

As the winter months approach and the temperatures start to cool, it is important to have our furnaces, fireplaces and wood burning/ pellet burning stoves serviced and readied for the season. You should also evaluate older inefficient equipment prior to freezing temperatures arriving. Quite often the savings associated with newer units will offset the costs of replacement. This is especially true considering the costs of gas and oil.

As you start your heating appliances for the season, it is important to stay aware, alert and safe around these appliances. Here are a few safety tips:



READ THE MANUAL!. This simple but often overlooked suggestion could make the difference between safe operation of your appliance and potential safety hazards.





Always approach safety as if your life depended upon it. It Does!





Approach safety like your life depended on it, Because it does!!





Have your appliance serviced or installed by a qualified professional. Even if you are able to find a great deal on purchasing an appliance, you should have it installed by someone who understands proper installation and the building / fire codes in your area.Operate your appliance strictly within the manufacturers designed criteria, this is normally found in your owners manual.





For wood burning stoves and fireplaces NEVER use any flammable fluids or fire starting gels, or paste unless the stove is absolutely cold. Remember these products are only to start the fire. Using them when the stove is hot or warm (even a warm stove can have a hidden hot spark) can have catastrophic consequences. KEEP YOUR FAMILY AND HOME SAFE.





Use a quality magnetic temperature gauge on your stove or stove pipe.





ALWAYS use the highest quality carbon monoxide gas detector and smoke detectors and check them often





ALWAYS use the highest quality smoke detector and check it regularly.





Have a qualified and experienced heating technician check yuor equipent, chimney’s and/ or stove pipes annually before heating season to prevent safety problems.





Use only the type of fuel your equipment is rated for





Keep a fire extinguisher rated for the type of fuel you use close by and make sure everyone in the family knows how to use it.





You can have your local fire department do a courtesy fire inspection of your entire premises, they are generally free of charge and most fire marshal’s are more than happy to assist you with home fire safety tips and rules. The fire department also can coordinate or teach proper fire extinguisher use. Check to see what programs are offered in your area. They will be very happy to assist you with specific safety issues for your home.



For more information about pellet or wood burning stoves, please visit us at http://www.beststoves.com



Kristen

Pat McGuire asked:


When people dream about the perfect room, many imagine a fireplace in that room. If you are building a new room or remodeling an existing one, you can add atmosphere and focus to your home by incorporating a fireplace into the design.

There are certain things you have to consider when thinking about a fireplace beside style and appearance. First and foremost, will you be using your fireplace as supplemental heat or primarily for aesthetics? If you want heating, you can’t beat a free-standing iron stove. Iron stoves radiate heat long after the fire goes out. Free-standing iron stoves come in shapes ranging from the traditional “pot-bellied” stove to modern shapes and colors. A freestanding stove should be located in a large open area so the heat can more evenly cover the space. You can choose a stove that burns wood or one that burns pellets. There is nothing more romantic than a wood fire, but wood means things like chopping, or storing, or purchasing and bringing home. Wood fires must also be carefully tended and watched. Pellet fuel stoves burn small, ½ to one inch pellets made from compressed sawdust, wood chips, bark, crop waste, or waste paper. Some models burn nut shells, corn kernels or small wood chips. Pellet stoves have higher combustion rate and heating efficiencies than regular wood fireplaces, and produce very little air pollution.

If you would prefer a fireplace to a stove, you can choose from fireplaces that burn wood, pellets, or gas. At one time most fireplaces burned wood. Today, the majority of fireplaces are gas. Gas is more energy-efficient than wood and is essentially mess-free. Gas heat is immediate. Gas, whether natural or propane, is clean burning. When vented outside, a gas fireplace gives off a limited amount of particulate emissions and carbon monoxide, which makes it more environmentally friendly than wood fireplaces. Gas is much more convenient, and the new gas logs and flames are quite realistic, but not nearly as romantic as a genuine wood fire.

You could also consider an electric fireplace which can give you the appearance of flames without heat, which might be fun during a romantic summer evening; or “flames” and heat at the flip of a switch. An electric fireplace is your safest fireplace, but don’t count on it keeping you warm in the event of a power failure!

With the exception of the electric fireplace and a certain type of gas fireplace, all fireplaces need venting, or a chimney. Venting must be carefully considered when designing your dream room.

The type fireplace that most people think of when they think of “fireplace” is masonry, made of stone or brick. The classic masonry fireplace is the most expensive option. It requires a chimney made of brick or stone attached at the top to vent combusted by-products from the dwelling.

There are many ways to ornament your wall fireplace. You may choose to ornament with a simple shelf above the fireplace. Surrounds made of stone such as marble or granite are popular. Wood surrounds with mantles add a warmth even without a fire. Or go all the way to luxury with an entirely trimmed-out wood wall or cabinetry. Your options are endless.



William

Sam Streubel asked:


Lately, quite a few visitors have arrived at my web site by using the search phrase cheap pellet stove. There aren’t any articles on the site aimed specifically at finding a cheap pellet stove, so I shopped around and came up with these suggestions.

The first stove that comes to mind is the PelPro model HHPP2BD wood pellet stove. This unadorned stove, known alternately as Cheap Charlie and Franklin 120 Home Heater has a 120 lb hopper capacity and generates 15,000 - 50,000 btu’s per hour; enough heat for 800 - 2000 sq.ft.

This popular stove can be purchased online at Homeclick for $1802.95, shipping included. However, you can purchase the same stove for $1499 by visiting an Aubuchon Hardware store in person. Further savings can be realized if you purchase your stove in a state with no sales tax, such as New Hampshire.

How you pay for your stove is equally important as how much you pay. If you finance the purchase of your stove with a credit card, the money you saved by being a savvy shopper will be spent on credit card interest.

The best time to buy a wood pellet or corn stove is during the summer when everyone else is looking for air conditioners. There’s no reason you can’t try to bargain with the salesman just as you would when buying a car.

If you wait until January, when demand is high, you won’t be in a position to bargain. It’s hard to bargain when there’s nothing left to buy. Likewise, you should be lining up a source of fuel for your stove long before the heating season begins.

Another cheap pellet stove is the United States Stove model #6039 multifuel stove. A multifuel stove offers the versatility of burning either corn or wood pellets, whichever is cheaper.

At http://usstove.com, the model #6039 multifuel stove is selling for $2200. Going back to Aubuchon Hardware, it’s $1799.99. And if we do just a little more shopping around, we can find the exact same stove on sale at Orscheln Farm and Home for only $1599.

Another cheap pellet stove worth looking at is the Breckwell Big-E Utility pellet stove. This 50,000 btu stove heats 2,000 sq. ft. and comes equipped with a large 140 lb. hopper. The listed price is $1549.

Perhaps your best chance of finding a real cheap pellet stove is by looking through your local Bargain Hunter’s Guide for used stoves. I found a used Dovetec corn pellet stove in East York, Ontario, selling for only $250.



Jane

Sam Streubel asked:


Right off the bat, it’s easier to buy a used pellet stove than a new one simply because you have fewer choices. But lack of choice doesn’t have to mean lack of quality. I’m sure the owner of the used pellet stove you’re looking at believed it was the best possible choice at that time.

Whether you’re looking for a used, or even a new pellet stove, the information that follows will make you a smarter consumer.

Visit Your Local Building Department

Installing a wood or pellet stove usually requires a building permit. While you’re picking up your permit application, tell the person helping you the type of heating appliance you plan to install and ask what kind of additional documentation, if any, is required. This is especially important if you own a mobile or modular home.

When I talked to the City of Quincy building department, they said a product brochure with clearance and venting information would be helpful. You can get all this information by visiting the stove manufacturer’s website, downloading the owner’s manual and printing it out.

Choose Your Fuel and Stove Size

If you live in the Corn Belt, the choice of fuel is obvious. If you live in the Northeast, the fuel of choice is wood pellets. Since fuel corn is “imported” to the Northeast, the price of wood pellets is competitive with corn. Wood pellet fuel is also becoming a common commodity in home improvement stores as more home owners in this region purchase wood pellet stoves.

You don’t need a big stove to save big. Most of the used corn and wood pellet stoves I’ve seen produce 35,000-45,000 btus - enough to heat a typical 1,200 square foot ranch or the main living areas of a two story home.

If you can get a good deal on a larger, 50-60,000 btu stove, one of these will work great too since these high output models come equipped with 5 heat settings ranging from a low of 8,000 btus for chilly days, to max power for the coldest weather.

Look for These Features and Extras:

Electronic ignition

Just because you’re buying a used pellet stove doesn’t mean you should return to the dark ages of pellet stove heating with gel starters. Frankly, I wouldn’t buy a stove without electronic ignition.

Large hopper capacity

A standard size hopper holds 40 pounds of pellet fuel. This is enough fuel to heat your home for 20-30 hours. A larger capacity hopper, although not necessary, adds convenience by requiring less frequent fillings.

Heat output controls

During the months that transition in and out of the heating season, you won’t need the full heating capacity of your pellet stove. A heat output control will ensure maximum comfort from minimal fuel. Heat output controls can take the form of a thermostat, hi/lo blower, or variable speed auger that controls the rate pellets are fed into the burn pot.

Air washing system

Believe it or not, the #1 complaint people have with pellet stoves is dirty viewing glass. An air washing system, now standard on many new pellet stoves, removes the fly ash from the viewing window and eliminates frequent cleaning.

Extras

Many sellers of used pellet stoves include the venting pipe, hearth pad, log set, and any left over pellet fuel in the purchase price. These extras can add up to hundreds of dollars in additional savings.

Where to Find a Used Pellet Stove

Start with craigslist. Since most used pellet stove sellers offer pick up only, craigslist enables you to refine your search by City or State. This is a big time saver. A recent check in the Boston area turned up 12 used stoves within a 50 mile radius of my home.

ebay has plenty of listings too, you just won’t find as many local sellers as you will on craigslist. When I narrowed the ebay search results to a 50 mile radius of my zip code using the Search Option function, it returned only 1 seller.

However, ebay will conveniently notify you by email whenever a new listing pops up and it’s possible to delay payment for 3 months by using their credit card.

Search tip: A search on either craigslist or ebay will turn up MORE used pellet stoves if you use the term “pellet stove” rather than the narrower “used pellet stove.” Also try “pellet”, “wood pellet”, or the brand name.

How Much Can I Expect to Save?

Generally speaking, the higher the original retail price, the more you will save percentage wise. Stoves that sold for $3,000 new can often be purchased used at savings of 50-70%. Stoves priced new under $2,000 seem to depreciate less.

Delivery

If you choose to pay for delivery, call a shipper like Yellow Truck or a courier service to make arrangements. If you buy from an ebay seller willing to ship the stove, a freight shipping calculator is provided on the sales page.

No matter who ships your stove, make the sure the truck they send has a lift gate so you can get your 300 pound stove off the truck.

Installation

Most cities and towns require a licensed pro to complete the installation. If you’re an experienced home owner, finding one shouldn’t be a problem. If you’re new to home ownership, I recommend a service like Need a Contractor for a list of pre-screened contractors is your area.

Contact the Seller

Don’t hesitate to contact the seller with any questions you might have. He or she can be especially helpful in determining whether the used pellet stove for sale is still under warranty.



Yvonne

Heather C asked:


My husband and I are buying a house with a pellet stove and would like to have a wood-burning stove instead. Is it possible to swap the pellet stove out and how hard is it?

Micheal

David Fishman asked:


A wood stove is a device, which is normally used in the kitchens for the heating of food, keeping it warm and making it palatable. Some antique wooden stoves can be used for the purpose of heating and cooking even today. Wood stoves are used for household cooking needs as well as for heating purposes.

One of the purposes of a wood burning stove was to enclose the fire so to generate more heat and make the heating more efficient. A wood stove is often used for heating rooms or cooking food.

They are made up of cast iron and other strong metals and are sturdy enough to handle the amount of heat generated. A stove uses other sources of fuel to burn and make heat, many use wood or pellets. Wood stoves are also used to heat homes apart from their cooking function. Some come with glass panes that can handle the heat but adds a nice touch when you see the flame.

It is important to know what types of fuel your particular type of burning stove can use and what cannot be used safely. When purchasing a pellet stove or a wood burning stove, there are many factors to consider before making the purchase. There are a few things to think about before purchasing and installing a wood burning stove in your home. After calculating the installation space understanding how to keep all the combustible items safe you need to hook up the chimney so the smoke is directed to the outside.

Want something different than carrying in wood, cutting wood and storing it, then try out the new pellet stoves, you can store the pellet easily, there is no cutting, no mess, but it gives you the feel of a wood burning stove. When looking at wood stoves and pellet stoves the pellet stoves are a little more expensive but the plus side is that they come ready to use, they are cleaner and easier to use. This is 20% less efficient than wood pellet or corn stoves. Pellet stoves are very easy to use, you don’t need to cut wood all you need to do is open the bag of pellets and poor them in, the auger will move the pellets as needed to be burned. Pellet stoves have a mechanical part that feeds the fire when needed; you do not have to go near the hot flame. You can get the pellets anywhere today, most of the major hardware stores carry the easily to carry bags. Stove are cheaper and you can use them with a cheaper fuel source such as pellets, firewood or any other type of materials.

Antique wood stoves are collector’s items that are very valuable to some people. There are many different types of antique wood stoves available. Today you can find the stoves in local household stores, furniture stores and many stores that sell antiques.

Some of the older wood stoves are considered antiques, and many people use these pieces as decoration purposes only. Many antique pieces from the past are available for sale today in different antique shops and on the Internet.



Sandra

jed_hoban asked:


Can the heat from the pellets be blow through the house with the existing furnace?

Jeremy

danl02026 asked:


It is now the primary heat source.I am burning a bag a day.I have the pellet auto feeder to one notch down from factory setting.The stove fan speed set to medium.. this is the first year and I am trying not to be wasteful..The stove is quadra-fire castille stove..

Jose