Having a fireplace at home can make a cold night cozy. However, there are times when the heat is lost quickly. If you frequently have this problem, you could install a pellet stove insert. For homeowners who have an existing fireplace, you can simply purchase an insert and install it. It will convert your inefficient, drafty fireplace in a very green and environmentally friendly whole-house heater.

Why is it a better choice that the conventional fireplace? The heat is circulated and so the area is better heated. You will use pellets or wood waste (wood shavings or wood scraps) in the pellet stove and that results in instant heat for your home. The pellet inserts may not be common but they are easy to find now. Any of our suppliers will be able to show you the best selection at the best prices. Just feed the fire with pellets and efficient heat can be generated.

As compared to cord wood, Wood pellets are cheaper. Since the pellet produces only about 7.5 g of smoke for every hour, it is a good choice and is now EPA certified. Over the years, the pellet stove has greatly improved. They are now among the most efficient stoves on the market.

Since pellet stoves require the use of electricity or portable generator, some homeowners are still hesitant about using one. Some models are designed to be used with back-up battery power instead of a generator, and they are much quieter. Just be aware that in the case of extended power outages, a generator is a better choice. But if you consider the cost and efficiency it can provide your home, it is definitely a good choice. As long as you have a generator or battery to provide back-up in the case of a power outage, you’ll find pellet stoves to be very economical.

Another great thing is the storage of the pellets. It’s much easier to find a storage place for the pellets as compared to the cord wood. They also tend to be easier to transport. Often suppliers of these wood pellets can deliver them right to your home. Of course a disadvantage is that unless you know of a source for free wood chips, you’ll probably have to pay for fuel. But even at that, the cost savings versus traditional fuel is quite large.

Before purchasing one, you need to do a little more research to ensure that it can meet your heating needs. You also need to consider the cost of fuel and if you don’t have a fireplace, you will need a freestanding stove. With these things in mind, you can now make a wise decision.

Some quality manufacturers of these stove inserts are Harman, Quadra-Fire, Blaze King, Energy King, Kozy Heat, Kuma, Napoleon, and Vogelzang. More traditional stove manufacturers are making pellet stoves every year so as time goes on your choices will just get better and better.

A pellet stove insert is a choice that’s now in demand but your decision to purchase it will depend on your needs and your budget.