How To Install A Pellet Stove

Gone are the days of worrying about your rising electricity and maintenance bill because of bulky room heaters, thanks to emergence and successful functioning of pellet stoves. Pellet stoves are wood-burning appliances that can provide auxiliary heat to a large room or just a primary heating for a small apartment, depending upon the size of the stove and the room. The stoves are gaining immense popularity as they provide the same heat output as gas or oil powdered heaters, but at lower costs. A pellet stove is a highly energy efficient and user-friendly appliance, which has enhanced the popularity and usage of the device so much so that many people, today, are opting to convert their primary heating system at home to pellet stoves. The best feature about this heating appliance is that it does not even require constant attention, unlike other heaters, once it is fueled and running. However, like any other appliance that involves combustion, pellet stoves should be installed with care in order to protect you and your home from danger.

It is very important to place the pellet stove at the right position for it to function properly. The old fireplace can be an ideal position for the pellet stove. A new place can also be established if the appliance is used as a secondary heating device. However, before placing the pellet stove you need to clean the floor properly and line it with protective materials, such as refractory cement. Do not install a pellet stove on normal surfaces.

 

Look in for a compact, user friendly and a high quality pellet stove. Make sure that the stove you buy is easy to install and operate. Take into consideration the way power is supplied to the stove. Choose between electrical and gas supply, depending on what is readily and cheaply available at your home.

 

If you have decided to place your new appliance in your fireplace, then clean the fireplace properly. Remove the materials like woods, soot, debris or creosote. Clean the chimney as well; you can use a brush for the purpose. Make sure that the new surface for installation of the device is dry.

 

The placement of the new stove in the fireplace should be properly adjusted to fit in the space available. It should be so placed that the smoke and other wastes have direct access to the chimney, and it should even have maximum place for aeration.

 

A vent pipe is one of the very important devices that need to be carefully chosen, along with the pellet stove. A vent pipe helps remove smoke, exhaust gases, ash and water vapor produced because of combustion from the house. Dryer vent, gas appliances, PVC pipe and single-wall stove pipe should never be used for a pellet stove, unless approved by the manufacturer.

You can vent the pellet stove through an existing chimney. However, it is advisable to check the chimney and ensure its suitability. In case it requires some modification, do not ignore. On the other hand, if the condition is not suitable, you can also vent the pellet stove horizontally through a wall or through a new chimney constructed for the stove.

 

The power outlet should be close to your pellet stove for an easy access. For an electric power supply, keep the stove near a plug outlet that will match its voltage, ground and polarity. For a gas supply, make sure it has a direct connection and that the switch is properly connected to the appliance.

Add fuel to the stove and test the installed pellet stove by turning on the switch. Check the condition of your new appliance before further use. Ensure that there is enough ventilation in the room where the pellet stove will be installed.