Many today are looking at alternative sources of heat for their homes, and pellet stoves have gained popularity in the latest years. This type of stove uses pellets of biomass products like sawdust, wood shavings or even food waste product for heating. These sources make the fuel more environmentally friendly, and they also produce less ashes than other fuels.

Pellet stoves also have a different construction than traditional stoves. In most cases, they are designed with the heat radiating from the front and not so much from the other sides. This allows the stove to be closer to the walls than other types.

The fuel pellets are very compact, so they can be stored and transported much easier than traditional fuels as well.

Pellet stoves use electricity for its functions, so this needs to be taken into consideration when installing it. It could also present a problem during a power outage, unless you have a generator to ensure uninterrupted power.