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Everything you need to know about the common problems with St Croix pellet stoves and how to easily fix them. Maintenance tips, OEM and aftermarket replacement parts, and how to install them; this short overview covers it all, from the St Croix Prescott to the St Croix Element and more!Read now
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4 Most Efficient Pellet Stoves Of 2019
Read nowPellet stoves are growing in popularity and for good reason. When compared to a wood burning stove, pellet stoves are cleaner, less work, and easier to use. While many pellet stove users are attracted to the idea of consistent heating...
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Common misconceptions with pellet vent piping.
Read nowWhy is the stove pipe on your website so much more expensive than what I saw at the big box store? Because they are two different products! All pellet stove piping is definitely not the same. There are a few...
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10 Tips for Quadrafire Pellet Stove Owners
Read nowQuadrafire is the company that brought automatic ignition to pellet stoves. All pellet stoves that existed prior to 1990 had to be started manually by the operator. With this automation also came the ability for a pellet stove to automatically...
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Battle of the Budget Brands
Read nowLow-cost pellet stove alternatives that give consumers the best bang for the buck I can remember a time when the only place you could shop for pellet stove would have been a specialty hearth shop. Back then, these shops mostly...
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Should You Buy Used Pellet Stoves?
Read nowGetting a good pellet stove lets you turn down your thermostat while still keeping the house nice and warm. But these stoves can be expensive. Buying used pellet stoves can reduce the cost and give you a great stove that works well....
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Hearth Products Everyone with a Fireplace Should Own
Read nowTis the season to get a roaring fire going! Sixty percent of new homes have a fireplace. That's a lot of people using their fireplace for the first time. If you're one of those people, you might not have considered the...
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Warm Weather Warning Signs?
Read nowIf you live in the United States or Canada then you know that this fall has been exceptionally warm. For many, this is further evidence that global warming is real, but no matter where you stand on the issue of...
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6 Questions Every Stove Owner Should Be Able To Answer About Gaskets!
Read nowWhat are stove gaskets? Gaskets are essential parts used in wood and pellet stoves to create a seal between materials, components and to seal openings. They also provide a flexible surface between expansion areas; such as around the glass, can...
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5 Pellet Stove Care Tips You Won't Find in Your Manual
Read nowMost stove manuals come with basic instructions on how to care for and troubleshoot your pellet stove. There are, however, a few insider secrets that will help you prolong the life of your pellet stove and reduce your need...
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Should I repair my existing pellet stove or buy a new one?
Read nowIn nearly all situations it is going to be cheaper to repair a stove than it will be to replace it. It’s important to remember that your pellet stove is already installed and provided that it’s installed correctly, needs nothing...
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What Makes Pellet Stove Inserts Energy Efficient?
Read nowSure, a traditional open fireplace looks amazing. They can make just about any home feel quaint and cozy. But, do they really serve their purpose? Not so much. At least not as efficiently as they could. Let us explain: One...