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Wood stove when used gets hot and stays hot for a very long time, making it dangerous to have around children, whereas a pellet stove don't get too hot to touch.

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Is there any difference between a wood pellet stove and a normal wood stove?

Yes, although the wood pellet stove and the normal wood stove can look the same on the outside, it's what is inside that makes the difference. Normal wood stoves have special vents that make it able to keep the fire going for a long time, while wood pellet stoves keep a little storage of fuel above the fire, and the "pellets" are dropped into the fire every once and a while to keep the fire going.


What is a wood pellet stove?

A wood pellet stove is a stove that burns pellets or wood. Burning the wood or pellets creates a source of heat for homes or businesses.


What is a wood pellet?

A wood pellet stove is a stove that burns pellets or wood. Burning the wood or pellets creates a source of heat for homes or businesses.


What does a pellet stove do?

A pellet stove is a type of stove that burns compressed wood or biomass pellets to generate heat for residential spaces. The pellets are automatically fed into the stove from a hopper, making it a convenient and efficient way to heat a home. Pellet stoves are known for their energy efficiency and relatively clean combustion compared to traditional wood stoves.


Can someone explain what a wood pellet stove is I've never heard of it before.?

A wood pellet stove is simply a wood stove. However it's specialized to burn wood pellets which are made from compressed sawdust and are more convenient than firewood.


Is a wood pellet stove better than a conventional stove?

A conventional stove is better, as it uses less wood burning materials.


Where can I purchase a wood pellet stove?

Check out lopistoves.com. They have a great selection of wood pellet stoves. Major chains like Lowe's and Home Depot may carry them, depending on your location. Harman Stoves is a reputable stove manufacturer that has a variety of wood pellet stoves. You can view their website here: www.harmanstoves.com


Where can I locate a wood pellet stove in Oregon?

Place a call to the local Home Depot store. They have a selection of wood pellet stoves and will be able to provide the merchandise.


What is the ash content of wood pellets?

The amount of ash produced during combustion relative to the amount of fuel fed into the wood pellet stove. Ash content is one indicator of quality for wood pellet fuel. Ash content for wood pellets should be between one and three percent. 



Can you burn wood pellets in your wood burning stove?

Yes, but do not expect them to do well. Pellets are intended for use in a pellet stove- spacing, surface area, and air movement are wrong for a standard wood stove- and they are a bit pricey.


What are the pros and cons of a wood pellet stove?

With anything involving wood it takes more care and maintenance then other materials.


Where can one get wood pellets for a wood pellet stove?

One place to buy wood pellets for a wood pellet stove is the website Wood Pellets. They can also be found locally at Home Depot, Walmart, and Ace Hardware. When there are wood pellet shortages, they may need to be purchased from lesser known retailers. A complete list of those retailers can be obtained from the Pellet Fuel Institute.