How to choose the right wooen pellet stove..

Oct 16, 2012 by SavianoHoyles693

If youre looking to save money on your heating bills, and want to reduce your carbon footprint to do your bit for the environment, then you may be thinking of buying a wood pellet stove.

Heres what you need to think about before you buy a wood pellet stove.

What for and where
Youll need to establish how many rooms you want your stove to heat, and whether it will also be heating your water. You dont want to choose something that doesnt meet your needs.

Performance and efficiency
Its essential that your wood stove is powerful enough to heat your home, but isnt too powerful. Most stoves are over 90% efficient, and so will be more efficient than your current heating system,, and probably cost less to run too. You may need to speak to your stove supplier, or ask a heating engineer to see what they recommend.

Brands
The leading brands of wood stove tend to be Italian or Austrian, as this method of heating is extremely popular in Europe. Offering proven reliability technology, and impressive build quality, you can be reassured that your new stove is built to last and wont let you down.

Colours and style
Modern wood pellet stoves are designed to look great in any room in your home, and fit in with your interior d?cor. Rather than hiding it away, youll want to show off your new stove, and make it the focal point of your room.

Hopper capacity
The hopper capacity determines how often youll need to fill your new wood pellet stove. A smaller hopper will mean that youll need to fill it more often. How often it needs filling will also depend on how much and how often it is used.

Additional features
Most modern wood pellet stoves have a remote control, and some can also be programmed by text message, so you can come home to a warm house on unexpected cold days. You might want a stove with twin timers, so you can turn your stove on and off twice a day.

Renewable Heat Incentive
Youll want to make sure that your new stove qualifies for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payment when it is introduced late in 2012. This is a government funded scheme that provides a quarterly payment for those using renewable heating, such as wood pellet heating. All stoves under 45kW, and installers need to be MCS accredited in order to qualify for the RHI.

Installation
Youll want to make sure that you get your stove installed properly so that it meets the relevant building regulations. You might need to have a flue or chimney fitted or changed, and youll need to make sure that you know how to work it too.

Wood pellet supply
Remember that youll also need as supply of pellets to fuel your new stove. The manufacturers usually recommend premium wood pellets, as they provide more heat and their quality is guaranteed.

Price
Although you may have a budget in mind, you cannot buy on price alone. The cheapest stove might not meet your needs, and could cost more in the long run. Also, stoves that are not MCS accredited wont be eligible for the RHI. Making sure that you have the right heating system for your home and your family should be your main priority.
Now you know what to look for, you can choose the perfect wood pellet stove to keep you warm.

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