Pellet Stove Not Feeding Pellets? 

A pellet stove that stops feeding pellets leaves you without heat. The good news is most feed problems come down to a few quick checks you can do yourself before ordering parts or calling a tech.

While pellet stoves are not mechanically complicated, they need consistent maintenance. Pellet stoves are a great way to save energy and money, but they must be maintained properly. Unlike a wood stove, pellet stoves are operated electrically and have circuits and moving parts. The most important thing a pellet stove owner can do is read the owner’s manual. “Even if you’ve had your pellet stove for ten years, take it out from time to time and read it again. You’ll see something new each time.” After initial installation: “The first thing you want to do is check the hopper (where the...

You might ask "What is Biomass?". It's the vegetable residue of agricultural operations such as growing crops, milling timber, farming cattle and clearing ground. Residential, or premium grade wood pellets contain nothing else but wood. No glues are needed in the production of pellets. When the pulped wood or sawdust is forced into the wood pellet die under pressure and heat, natural binding material already present, (lignin), allows the pellet to hold its shape. A premium grade pellet contains very little potential ash. 1%. Standard, or commercial grade pellets contain more impurities, 3% potential ash. This is because paper, bark,...

Pellet Stove Maintenance After The Winter or Before Take out all the fuel in the hopper and feed system. Pellets left in can become damp and cause problems later. Give the stove a "spring cleaning". The fans for the air inlet and exhaust should be brushed of accumulated debris. The air inlet should be checked for obstructions now, and again before re-lighting the stove. Pellet Stove Troubleshooting Pellet stove cleaning on a regular basis will prevent problems arising through lack of maintenance. A slow, orange or sooty flame can mean: Burn pot air intakes blocked Ash pan full Blocked flue...

              Pet owners know compressed paper pellets make good cat litter, and alfalfa pellets are good rabbit food. Either could also be considered biomass, and used for home heating. Advantages Pellet stoves burn small pellets of dry organic material, typically compressed sawdust or wood shavings. They are inspired by the old-fashioned wood stove, but improve on the idea in several ways. •  Pellet stoves are more eco-conscious. Instead of using new wood, most pellets are made from leftover sawdust, wheat hulls, and other waste and industrial byproducts. They are more efficient and clean, creating...