How to Get My Pellet Stove to Transfer More Heat

Use premium grade pellets in your stove.

Pour the "rabbit" pellets out of the bag and into the hopper. It does not get much easier than that. Pellet stoves are gaining popularity among homeowners. The pellets are small and lightweight. The stove is smokeless. These units can be placed anywhere in a room because heat is not transferred to the unit's exterior. Use high-quality pellets and establish good air flow to generate more heat transfer from these stoves. Ash and debris block air flow, an essential element to the peak performance of the stove. Clean the stove regularly to ensure peak performance.

Things You'll Need

• Vacuum

Instructions

1. Use premium grade, softwood pellets in the stove. Do not use paper products or bark. Softwood pellets burn cleaner, producing more heat. Do not use pellets that are too large as they can clump up and clog the auger.

2. Remove ash and debris from the chimney, firebox, burn pot and stove using a vacuum. The stove must be cleaned regularly to vent properly.

3. Remove the ash and debris from the air intake system. The pellets must receive air to burn efficiently. Pull out the intake rod, clear the ash and push it back in. Clean the air intake system once a month.

4. Set the pellet feed rate on medium. Pellets will not burn hot enough to transfer adequate heat when the stove is set is on a low setting.

References

• The How Zone: Inside a Pellet Stove
• Pellet King: Wood Pellet Fuel Information
• The Encyclopedia Of Alternative Energy And Sustainable Living: Pellet Stove Maintenance