Pellet Stove Maintenance

pellet stove cleaning tools

Expert advice on the care and maintenance of your pellet stove, including annual cleanings Because pellet stoves receive constant use during the heating season, regular and proper maintenance is necessary to keep them operating efficiently. Just how often a pellet stove will need cleaning will depend on the design of the stove and the grade […]

Pellet Stoves Buying Guide

Breckwell pellet stove

In This Article: Advantages of Burning Pellets How to Size a Pellet Stove Pellet stoves may offer just the heating solution you’ve been seeking. This expert, unbiased report will help you choose the best pellet stove for your home and budget With the cost of energy representing an ever larger chunk of the average American household’s budget, […]

How a Pellet Stove Works

Diagram of a top-fed pellet stove, including a direction of air movement.

In This Article: Pellet Feeding Mechanisms Combustion Chambers Pellet Stove Heat Exchangers Pellet Stove Venting An illustrated explanation of how pellet stoves are fed and work You pour the pellets into a holding bin or hopper, which is located either at the top or bottom of the unit. Hoppers typically hold from 35 to 130 […]

What Is a Masonry Heater or Masonry Stove?

masonry stove offers efficient heating

A masonry heater is like a large, sealed masonry fireplace inner chambers that help it build-up and radiate maximum heat when burning wood. Masonry heaters output heat more efficiently and with less pollution than any other type of wood-burning fireplace, wood-stove, or pellet-stove. And they provide homeowners with the ability to enjoy a real wood […]