Are wood pellet stoves good?

Are pellet stoves really worth the cost?

For most homes, pellet stoves are an affordable and efficient primary or second heat source. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a Pellet fuel appliance is almost always cheaper than oil-, electric resistance heating, or propane-fueled appliances.

A wood pellet stove is also economically viable. The pellet stove is more cost-effective than heating oil, propane, or electricity and, like traditional wood, can be recycled. A pellet stove is much easier to maintain than a woodstove. Gary Richardson, the owner of Open Hearth, is a retailer of stoves in Kalispell, Mont.

Many people also wonder if wood pellet stoves are safe.

Common belief is that fires can start from incompletely combusted pellets, or a buildup of creosote. Pellet stoves are statistically very safe. Pellet stoves today and alternative heating devices are equipped with many safety features designed to protect consumers.

What are the pros and disadvantages of a pellet stove

CONS. CONS. Pellet stoves need electricity to power the fans and motors. This increases the cost, and if your power goes out you will lose your heat.