Wood or pellets are renewable fuel sources and modern wood and pellet stoves are efficient heaters.
Pellet stove insert efficiency.
The efficiency of a pellet stove is between70 90 certified by epa.
To transform your hearth into an efficient heater you can fit the firebox with a pellet stove insert such as the harman p35i model shown at left.
The p35i pellet insert delivers amazing efficiency in a compact design.
A traditional fireplace looks great but it s a poor heat generator.
Cost averages at about 200 to per ton of pellets.
The most common types are gas wood and pellet inserts.
Which is more efficient a gas stove fireplace insert or a pellet stove fireplace insert.
Wood and pellet heating department of energy.
The efficiency of this is good enough to serve.
I m not talking about decorative logs with an clear opening to the chimney but rather an encased stove or insert.
Wood or pellets are renewable fuel sources and modern wood and pellet stoves are efficient heaters.
They both have the potential to reduce bills through zone heating.
Gas heating stoves can generate 20 000 80 000 btu per hour.
Pellet stoves on the other hand have a very controlled burn environment in their burn pot and this allows the efficiency to be measured quite accurately.
The best way to compare the cost of pellet stove heat with the cost of other types of heating systems is to compare the cost relative to energy output.
If a home is only 1000 square feet it doesn t need the same type of heat as a home over 2000 square feet.
These pellet fireplace inserts produce low emissions which saves you money and helps the environment all while providing a one of a kind appeal in your home.
Unique engineering paired with world class technology takes this eco friendly heating option to the next level.
Most of the modern pellet stoves also come with the right amount of settings to make them extremely efficient for the size of a home.
Let s also assume we re avoiding anything ventless out of safety concerns.
You can also generate more heat by using propane gas.
Burning multiple grades of pellets is an environmentally sound way to heat your home because the pellets are made from all natural wood by products.
Our premium pellet fireplace insert features a sleek and flush design.
An owner needs to feed pellets into the stove.
As a general statement it can be fairly confidently said that pellet stoves have a higher efficiency and as such their heating performance is superior to wood stoves.
Fireplace inserts are primarily divided by the fuel they burn.
On average an owner can go about 16 hours between feeding their insert.
Most of the flame s warmth plus warmed air from the rest of your house goes right up the chimney.