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Icutthemetal t1_j6oc6o1 wrote

They are actually really easy to install, just heavy. Depending on the model. Are you doing an insert or free standing?

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dantronZ OP t1_j6ocr53 wrote

I have no idea, I’m in the very beginning stages of looking into them and was wondering how cost effective they were

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Icutthemetal t1_j6octvv wrote

Do you currently have a fireplace?

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dantronZ OP t1_j6odbyh wrote

I don’t, so I’m assuming I’ll need a flue installed from what I’ve read

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Icutthemetal t1_j6ofh1l wrote

Correct. Good thing is it allows flexibility of where to put it. I own one, in a L shaped ranch and it definitely has some downsides. It's pretty loud, you hear the pellets clink when they drop. Mine also uses more than a bag a day when I kept it on a setting of 3 out of 5 because if I drop it lower the front of the house cools down to about 62. Mine supposedly heats 2000 sqft and my house is only 1500. Refilling can be a pain in the ass too. I bought a breckwell so could just be my model. In the right house they're probably great. Just the little things to think about that I wish I knew ahead of time. Still definitely cheaper than oil.

Also. That 350 a pallet is for lower quality pellets with high ash content. The better stuff at the high end is 500 pallet.

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dantronZ OP t1_j6ofq5b wrote

Thanks for the input. I have zero clue about pellet stoves so that information is very helpful

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