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Pellet Stoves Offer Cheaper, Eco-Friendly, Home Heating |
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Kevin Taylor |
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Pellet Stoves Offer Cheaper, Cleaner, Home Heating
High oil and natural gas prices have consumers looking for lower
cost alternative heating approaches. Here is one that lowers
greenhouse gas emissions and saves money.
Why Pellet Stoves?
Pellet stoves are more efficient than wood stoves, are easier to
use and maintain while the fuel cost is less than propane, oil,
and natural gas.
Better yet the combustion efficiency can reduce household
greenhouse gas emissions by several tonnes making heating by
pellet stove an eco-friendly choice. All from renewable fuel
sources.
Loading pellets into a hopper that can provide heat for 24 to 72
hours or more depending on the hopper size and heat output
desired makes it much easier to use than a wood stove. The fact
that many pellet stoves have automatic starters and thermostats
to regulate heat makes them a real winner as a viable heating
alternative.
The first efficiency is in the pellet fuel itself. Pellets can
be made from waste products from sawmills and other wood
processing facilities, biomass sources such as grasses, corn,
and nut shells. The compressed pellets store easily. They
usually come in 40 lb bags and take less space to store than
wood of the same energy output.
The main efficiency is through the steady controlled burn of
fuel at high temperatures and the use of convection heat through
a heat exchanger rather than the radiant heat you get from a
wood stove. This also means that a pellet stove exterior is much
cooler and therefore safer if you have small children.
The small amount of ash generated by the efficient combustion
means you only have to clean the ash once a week under
continuous use for most stoves.
Due to dependence on electricity for fans to operate, some
pellet stoves also have back-up battery power to ensure the burn
of pellets can be completed if the power is disrupted.
Where to Buy Pellet Stoves?
You best bet is to first try your local fireplace and wood stove
dealers to see what brands they carry and, most importantly,
where a low cost quality supply of pellets can be found.
You can save hundreds of dollars buying online but you need to
ensure the service and support of the manufacturer is included
and supported. Look for "authorized dealer" to ensure the
manufacturer will uphold the warranty.
How Much to Pay?
Pellet stove prices range from about $1800 to $2800 for home
heating. Two main factors are the energy in BTU's and the size
of the hopper which affects how often you need to reload
pellets. Other features to look for are automatic start,
efficiency, easy access to ash pan and serviceable parts.
You will need to assess the area of your home or cottage you
want to heat and get a recommendation from the manufacturer or
their representative on the model with right BTU output for your
needs.
Helpful information regarding pellet stoves can be found at:
http://www.top-pellet-stoves.com.
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Article: Pellet Stoves Offer Cheaper, Eco-Friendly, Home Heating
Author: Kevin Taylor
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