Are pellet stoves worth it?
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Are pellet stoves worth it?
Yes and yes. Burning wood pellets can replace your electric furnace, and provides as much heat as you want or can afford. And while it’s less efficient than an electric furnace, it’s as or more efficient than other common heat sources like oil, natural gas, propane and coal.
How big of a wood stove do I need for 1200 sq ft?
The AW1120E-P wood stove meets the stringent requirements of the EPA “Step 2″ 2020 Certification Guidelines. This wood stove has 68,000 BTUs that can heat up to 1,200 square feet.
Can a wood burning stove heat a whole house?
Wood stoves aren’t typically designed to heat an entire house but sized to warm a particular room in a home. However, installing a wood stove in the right location in a home, along with helping to circulate air between rooms, or using a stove boiler, can help to raise temperatures across a whole house.
Can a wood stove be too big?
A wood stove can be too big for the amount of space that it’s heating. Wood burning stoves should be sized accordingly with the area that’s intended to be heated. A wood stove that’s too big and causing the area to become too hot can lead to it being underutilized and underperforming.
Can pellet stoves cause chimney fires?
Pellet stove venting is not designed to handle high temperatures, and if a fire occurs in the exhaust vent, it can easily spread into the home. Regular inspection and professional cleaning are a reliable way to prevent against pellet stove chimney fires.
Which is better steel or cast iron stoves?
While cast iron stoves retain heat for longer, steel stoves have their own advantage, too. As steel is thinner and less dense than iron, it can heat up much quicker. This means that when you fire up your stove, you won’t be waiting as long for the room to start heating up.
What are the dangers of pellet stoves?
Improper installation can potentially lead to fire, smoke damage and/or carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Make sure your installer obtains a permit from your local municipality when installing a pellet stove to help ensure that it meets current building codes.
