Pellet Stoves Craigslist (2024)

FAQs

Why not to get a pellet stove? ›

Pellet stoves are promoted as a cleaner burning option. However, while it is true they emit fewer particulates than a log-burning stove, they are still significantly more polluting than a non-wood-burning form of heat.

A pellet stove can be a good investment for families who have small homes or spend most of their time in one room. They may also serve as cost-effective heating supplementation in parts of the country with fluctuating utility rates, especially spikes in the prices of natural gas or propane.

Wood Stoves: Compared to pellet stoves, wood stoves require less maintenance. Regular upkeep involves cleaning the stovepipe, chimney, and removing ashes from the firebox.

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ComfortBilt HP22 Pellet Stove

For a sizable pellet stove that can heat a large area, this model from ComfortBilt is a top choice. The EPA-certified design can provide heat for up to 2,800 square feet thanks to its 50,000 BTU output. It offers a large window where you can watch the fire burning inside.

If a pellet stove is producing a lot of soot and smoke, then it could mean there's a problem with the burn pot—also known as the combustion chamber. Adding too many pellets can result in high levels of soot, so consider lowering your feed rate if soot is a consistent problem.

In fact, much of your pellet stove's life expectancy will depend on how often you use it and how regularly you perform key pellet stove maintenance. Pellet stoves generally can last ten years, but with good maintenance, they could even last up to 15 or even 20 years.

Pellets are slightly higher in price per year, though they burn longer than wood. In either case, according to the Department of Energy, you should expect to pay about $190 for a cord of wood or ton of pellets (at 6.5 cords or 7.5 tons of pellets per season, factoring in that a ton equals 1.5 cords).

While pellet stoves may be highly efficient; they come with a few requirements that may be limiting to some potential owners. You'll need to have the space and electricity to support these appliances, and you'll also need to have a plan to carry out ongoing maintenance to keep them running efficiently.

What do I need to know before buying a pellet stove? ›

Burning one ton of wood pellets is equivalent to about 1.5 cords of wood. Wood pellets can be stored in a fraction of the space as a cord of wood. A 1 ton pallet of 40lb bags takes up 1/3 the space as one cord of wood.

Some pellet stoves (called multi-fuel units) can burn various forms of pellet fuels, such as corn, hulled wheat, cherry pits, waste paper pellets and grass pellets.

If you need constant heat you will want a pellet stove with a higher BTU rating and a bigger hopper so that it can hold more wood pellets and provide longer burn times. If you will be using your pellet stove for a couple of hours at a time a pellet stove with a smaller hopper and lower BTU range will work.

The off-season, typically spanning from spring to early summer, offers a prime opportunity to explore purchasing new pellet stoves or wood stoves. During this period, retailers often offer promotions and deals to make room for new models.