Pellet stove inserts or freestanding pellet stoves are considered a wise alternative heating solution for keeping a house warm during the winter. Both of these stoves use pressed sawdust pellets as fuel, but the difference is one based on preference and space. Also both of these stoves can dramatically lower your energy bills by heating your home in a more economical and efficient manner than natural gas, electricity, or liquefied propane (LP) gas. Whether you are choosing to install a pellet burning stove in a preexisting structure or in a newly constructed space, the choice is a wise one that will provide you and your family with a great deal of warmth and some extra cash, once Jack Frosts winds start blowing this winter. The main difference between pellet stove inserts and pellet stoves is the look. From a traditional standpoint, many homeowners choose to install pellet stoves simply for their more authentic look. Pellet stoves are freestanding structures that invoke the feeling of an old potbellied stove tucked into a corner of a living room, kitchen or general store. These structures are perfect for historic houses where homeowners want to keep the charm and warmth of wood burning stoves but lose the mess, smell and hassle. However, freestanding pellet stoves are not only for those looking for a traditionally designed stove, as many stoves are sleek and modern enough to keep even the most modern home warm while seamlessly blending into the chosen style.
Furthermore, freestanding pellet stoves are easy to install after the fact, making them a fast favorite with homeowners currently involved in a remodeling project. Since freestanding pellet stoves require no chimney, a small hole drilled into an exterior wall is all the stove needs to be properly ventilated. Most stoves come complete with internal fans and exhaust systems that will ensure your home and family are both warm and safe.
Pellet stove inserts provide more of a fireplace feel as opposed to that of a stove. Using the same fuel as traditional pellet stoves, pellet stove inserts are usually chosen for family rooms, kitchens, bedrooms and even bathrooms in new construction homes or homes with extensive remodeling projects, since the instillation is a bit more complex than that of a freestanding pellet stove. These stoves are equipped with thermostats that allow you to set the exact temperature you require in your home. The thermostat is in conjunction with a mechanism that feeds pellets to the fire, allowing you to do something other than feed a fire. For this reason, pellet stove inserts are quickly becoming quite popular as a viable option for wood burning fireplaces that require constant attention. Also the clean burning aspect of the pellets is greatly improved over the messiness of wood.
When it comes to which type of heating source to use, the choice is purely personal. Some homeowners enjoy the lovely fireplace look of pellet stove inserts, whereas others take delight in having an old fashioned potbellied stove in their home. Both of these stoves that use sawdust composed pellets for fuel are excellent choices for home heating. Also both pellet stoves and pellet stove inserts allow homeowners to experience the same amount of cleanliness, efficiency and charm to their homes. Make the choice between the two types of stoves based on the desired look, the final costs and the amount of time and effort required in installing the stove into your home. At the end of the day, you will be just as pleased with either choice, as will your family once they enjoy the warmth provided by the stove.
