Jotul, Regency, Harmon Pellet Stove,
Mendota, Valor, RSF
Homeowners
are turning to pellet stoves to provide supplemental (or in some cases, primary)
heat. Pellet stoves look similar to wood stoves or fireplace inserts, inside they
are very sophisticated combustion appliances.
Combustion
efficiency is a measure of how much fuel is converted to energy by an appliance.
Pellet stoves offer 75% to 90% overall efficiency.
Pellet
stoves burn more efficiently and cleaner than wood. Intense compression squeezes
the moisture out of pellets, dropping their moisture content to below 8%, which
is very dry compared to cord wood that has from 20% to 30% moisture. The dryer
the fuel, the more heat it can produce. Compared to EPA-certified wood stoves
that give off about 5 grams of particulates per hour, pellet stoves have very
low particulate emissions.
The
heating capacity of most pellet stoves has a rating of 8,000 to 90,000 BTUs per
hour. To choose the right size pellet stove, work with our knowledgeable staff
who can help you determine the best choice. A variety of styles are available
in both freestanding stoves and fireplace inserts. | 