Save money, save trouble, save work - and help save our environment. Pellet burning appliances are simpler to operate and more convenient than other wood burning appliances. In fact, they are almost as easy to use as gas, oil, or electric heaters. These stoves and inserts burn wood pellets compressed wood which resembles rabbit food. Pellet burning appliances rely on sophisticated computers and circuit boards to determine how much pellet fuel should be burned.
Most models have at least three burn settings and some use thermostats to control the fire.
They also use a forced air system to distribute heat. Pellet burning appliances are highly efficient and pollute very little. Depending on the model, they may furnish between 6,000 to several million BTU per hour. From a cosy fire in the family room to a main heat source for commercial, industrial and greenhouse applications. Because these appliances burn wood so efficiently, some do not even need conventional chimneys.