Heating
Bills Blowing
You Away?
Heat for Less
With projections in the prices of heating oil
and gas continuing to rise and fuel supplies uncertain, pellet heat
provides a reliable alternative. Pellet fuel is readily available
and the price has remained stable for the past 10 years. Currently
in New England, pellets average between $160 to $180 per ton. Homeowners
are reporting great savings by burning pellets for supplemental,
and in some cases, whole house heating. Some homeowners have reported
fuel savings of as much as 35% to 50% and the ability to recoup
their initial investment inthe stove within
a few heating seasons.
Cleanest Alternative
Pellet stoves are much cleaner burning than even
the best wood stoves on the market. Very little smoke, if any, is
produced and this greatly reduces soot deposits in the flue system
that can lead to dangerous chimney fires. Pellet fuel produces very
little ash so cleaning
is much less frequent. Finally, pellet fuel comes in sealed plastic
bags
and is sterilized during the extrusion process. This means that
molds and funguses, commonly found on wood logs, that cause allergic
reactions
are absent.
Convenient and Easy to Use
Pellet stoves can be installed on almost any outside
wall using a vent kit similar to a dryer vent or be installed into
an existing chimney. And because the heat output can be precisely
controlled, pellet stoves will work equally well in rooms or to
heat large areas of the home. They produce a steady, even heat output,
and require refueling only once or twice per day. Ongoing tending
of the stove is unnecessary since the stove automatically feeds
the fuel to the burn pot. Storage of pellets is easy as one ton
of 40 lb bags takes up only about 4 square feet.
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