One of the biggest trends in home heating in recent years has been the installation of pellet stoves, which have evolved from log burners and as technology has developed, there have been improvements not only in terms of design, but also in convenience and function.

Here, we explore eight reasons you should consider investing in a pellet stove for your home:

Reason #1 – cost effective

We all want to try to save money on the cost of keeping our homes warm and heating our water, and a pellet stove provides a very cost effective solution as it uses the process of convection to transmit heat. The cost of the pellets is much less than you would spend on oil, gas or electricity and provides a similar amount of heat.

Reason #2 – environmentally friendly

Pellet stoves are the perfect heat source for those who are consciously aware of their carbon footprint and the environmental impact of using fossil fuels. The pellets used in the stoves are made from sawdust, scrap wood and other wood products that would be thrown away and which burn efficiently and produce limited amounts of smoke and ash. The pellets are a renewable source of fuel and have much less impact on the greenhouse effect than their fossil fuel counterparts.

Reason #3 – easy to install and maintain

Due to their small size, pellet stoves are very easy to install and most homes with an existing chimney or flue system can easily accommodate one. Once installed, they require minimal maintenance as all you need to do is fill up the pellet hopper every few days and then clean out the ashes around several times a week.

Reason #4 – easy to use

Many pellet stoves come with programmable thermostats and also give you the ability to control the temperature, see if you have enough fuel and monitor when you need to clean the stove – all at the touch of a button.

Reason #5 – comfort and warmth

Pellet stoves can be small enough to warm up a single room. Or they can be integrated as part of the hot water system when fitted with a back boiler to bring you piping hot water and help heat the rest of your home through the central heating system.

Reason #6 – safe and convenient

The biggest advantage of pellet stoves is their safety as they pose virtually no fire hazard. They can be placed close to the wall as they provide minimal external heat, which means they are an ideal choice if you have children or pets.

Once you have filled the hopper and turned on the stove, the pellets are automatically fed into a flame that burns constantly until you turn it off. It’s safe enough to leave a pellet stove burning while you’re out and it will continue to burn unattended as long as there are pellets to burn.

Reason #7 – latest technology

A massive attraction of pellet stoves is the integration of modern technology. You can program your stove to come on at different times or set the thermostat control, which can turn off the stove when a designated temperature is reached. You can even use your mobile phone to turn on your stove on your way home so it’s nice and warm when you walk through the door.

Reason #8 – popular and stylish

The aesthetics of a pellet stove is something that may persuade you to invest in one for your home because they look stylish like a wood burning stove, but without the need to chop your own wood and deal with the smoke and mess. They come in a variety of designs from traditional and classic to contemporary and trendy. There are so many gorgeous designs to choose from that will fit in with your style of décor and provide a unique focal point in any room.

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