Wood pellets stoves arte one of the most efficient heating sources you can have in a room. While they can’t warm up the whole house, they will keep a single room quite nicely and without a big expense. While wood pellet stoves burn wood, they don’t burn logs. You will need to buy special wood shavings or sawdust to burn in them.  They do have the advantage of costing less and taking less space to store than logs and larger-size wood pieces.

When it comes to choosing a wood pellet stove, keep in mind:

• Do you already have a fireplace? If so, you can install a special model of wood pellet stove right into it. If not, you can buy a freestanding model (more expensive).

• How much work do you want to do? Cheaper models are more manual-oriented, while more expensive options are completely automated. This means you don’t have to feed the pellets into the stove but only fill up the hopper (a special holding compartment) and the pellets will be released into the fire as needed.

• Check what the contract and service agreement provide and for how long. Because wood pellet stoves have moving parts, chances are you will to have it serviced at some point, which can be expensive if you have to pay out of pocket.

• Finally, choose a size that is big enough to heat the whole room, or you’ll end up wasting energy. You’ll need 25 to 30 BTU per each square foot of room.

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The EPA now suggests that homeowners upgrade their fireplaces to avoid burning less efficiently. One way to do this and at the same time create a nice ambiance in the home is with pellet stoves. Pellet stoves burn much more efficiently than regular fireplaces and also release less pollutants inside and outside of the home. Additionally, with the cost of both oil and natural gas skyrocketing, it makes sense to at least consider the option.

Pellet stoves come in a wide variety of models and are run on electricity. Models include handsomely-designed standing models, which are the norm, and wall mounting pellet stoves, which can be set into the wall of an existing fireplace. Standing models are usually black, and can have a pot-bellied design or, more regularly, a square or box-like design.

Before purchasing one, it’s important to understand that most pellet stoves do have some moving parts and that regular, routine maintenance will be a part of owning one. Besides being attractive to look at, pellet stoves are used often as a primary source of heat in the home. In conjunction with an overhead fan, this is a great option for heating your home for less.

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