Pellet stove insert for sale near me

The main difference between a regular pellet stove and an insert is that the former is freestanding, and the latter is installed within an existing fireplace or stove. Both freestanding pellet stoves and inserts produce similar levels of heat (in BTUs), have similar rates of efficiencies (generally ranging from 50 to 80 percent or higher) and have similar price points.

So it boils down to where you’d like to place the stove and whether you have an existing fireplace. An insert is designed to fit into an existing fireplace and utilize the chimney flues. A freestanding pellet stove can essentially be placed anywhere you’d like and can serve as an attractive decorative piece. You’ll need to vent it to an exterior wall which may either require a new vent or a chimney.

So, if you’re short on floor space, perhaps a fireplace insert would work for you. Read the articles "What Makes Pellet Stove Inserts Energy Efficient?" and "Why Pellet Inserts Are More Efficient Than Traditional Fireplaces" for more information!

Considerations and Features

When shopping for pellet fireplace inserts or pellet stove inserts in Massachusetts, a member of The Stove Center’s knowledgeable sales team can highlight various features and points to consider such as:

Remote control access. Control your insert’s temperature and settings with a touch of a remote control screen.

Heat output. Control which areas or zones of your home you’d like to redirect heat to.

Accessibility. While stove or fireplace inserts are typically stationary, some models can be slid out for easier cleaning, or have slide-out drawers and trays.

Types of fuel required. Some models require you use only high-quality pellets, while others allow for other fuel types such as corn and wood chips. One things for certain, storing wood pellets is much easier than wood logs. Read "Wood vs Pellets - Choosing The Best Type Of Heat For Your Home" for more information!

Size required. Are you looking to heat your entire home, or just one room? It’s helpful if you know the size of the area you’d like to heat.

Hopper size. The hopper holds the pellets and feeds them to be used as fuel when needed. Larger hoppers need to be filled up less frequently, however, take up more room.

Types of Pellets You’ll Need

While pellets come in all makes and grades, hardwoods such as maple, ash, and oak deliver more bang for your buck as they can produce more heat due to their denser qualities.

While you may be tempted to buy cheaper pellets, be wary of blends which many contain harmful additives or contaminants which can dirty your insert.

Installation and Maintenance

Our fully licensed and insured installation and service professionals are available throughout Eastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod.

We are proud to carry the top names in the industry including Harman pellet inserts, Iron Strike pellet stove inserts, and Enviro pellet stove inserts.

Pellets are an affordable way to fuel a wood-burning stove. At $5 to $9 per bag, you can expect to spend $25 to $35 per month on pellets. This largely depends on how often you run the stone; a single bag will burn for roughly 24 hours. This monthly wood pellet pricing estimate assumes that you’ll use the stove between three and four hours a day.

Cost to Run a Pellet Stove

A pellet stove needs electricity to power its fans and thermostat. These stoves typically use 1 kilowatt of electricity per hourto run (and 3.5 to 4.5 kilowatts to ignite). For three to four hours of daily usage, monthly electric costs will range between $10 and $15 a month.

How to Choose Pellets

Not all wood pellets are created equal. Just because you can find a bag for $5 doesn’t mean you should pass up the bag that costs nearly twice as much. Certain factors, like BTUs, ash content, moisture content, and additives, may make the more expensive pellets longer-lasting and thus worth the investment.

BTUs

BTU, which stands for British Thermal Unit, is a measurement of heat output. The higher the BTUs, the higher the pellets will burn. Generally, wood pellets range from 8,000 to 9,000 BTUs. To heat a larger space, you’ll want pellets with a higher BTU rating—but these tend to be more expensive.

Ash Content

When purchasing wood pellets, look for ash content less than 2% of the total weight of the pellets—at a minimum. An even higher-quality pellet should have an ash content below 1%, and the highest-quality may fall below 0.7%. The lower the ash content, the less often you’ll have to clean out your stove.

Moisture Content

Moisture content can also determine wood pellet quality. Wood pellets need some degree of moisture during the pelletization process—the moisture serves as a glue to hold it together. However, too much moisture can make pellets less effective.

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