Helpful Blogs about Pellet Stoves

It’s that time of year, the cold weather is setting in and it’s time to turn on your eco heater. But what happens if your stove won’t turn on? Each winter season, many pellet stove owners find themselves in this...

  Though we live in the modern age of advanced technology, it can be comforting to make some more traditional lifestyle choices. For example, you might be considering installing a mechanism that uses wood to heat up your home. If...

      Since the dawn of man, wood has been used as a fuel for heat and for cooking. Traditionally, homes were built around a stone or brick hearth located in the center of the home. During the winter...

If your pellet stove powers up and turns itself off a few seconds later or, the stove starts up, achieves fire then abruptly shuts itself down.

Pellet 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...

Why 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...

Quadrafire 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...

Low-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...

Getting 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....

Tis 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...

If 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...

What 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...

  Most 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...

In 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...

Sure, 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...

A pellet stove is a great investment and according to the EPA, they are among the most environmentally friendly wood-burning heaters on the market.  If you want your stove to keep pumping out the warm and happy feelings next winter,...

Pellet stoves can be a great, reliable option for heating your home. They can provide quite a bit of heat at a low cost, and they're also easy to use.  They also won't take up too much of your time,...

Heating your home using wood is one of the oldest and most popular ways to stay warm during the winter months. However, it may not always be the most cost-effective and environmentally-friendly option. Luckily, there's an even better, cheaper and...

Keeping your pellet stove parts in working order is essential to preparing for winter. Make sure it will work when you need it to with these maintenance tips. Pellet stoves are the latest trend in home design -- and with...