Pellet Stove BTU

Places experiencing extreme weather conditions require special arrangements and equipments for centralized heating. Countries like United States have a number of options to heat the homes. But when it comes to energy and cost efficiency, Pellet stoves and solar heating seem to be the best alternative over gas and fuel driven sources.

Pellet Stove

• Pellet stoves use small wood pellets made of organic substances like wood chips, saw dust, nutshells and other dry agricultural wastes. Being natural and organic they produce less smoke and contribute to clean and green environment.

Pellet Stove BTU's

• BTU or British Thermal Units is a term used to measure energy. The energy used by the pellet stoves are measured in terms of BTUs. It is calculated on the basis of heat produced per hour by the pellet stoves. As per the estimates of the U.S. Department of Energy Savers an average pellet stove can produce around 8,000 to 9,000 BTUs of heat per hour which is good enough to heat a huge room of 300 – 400 sq ft room while an average room requires 25-30 BTUs per sq ft per hour to get heated.
• Other than the above factor heating of the room and Pellet stove BTUs are calculated on the basis of outside temperature, insulation level of the room, space above or below the room which is getting heated. Heat loss and resistance is calculated on the basis of these factors too.

Cost of a Pellet Stove

• The total cost incurred in buying and installation of a Pellet stove costs about $ 1,700 to $ 3,000. But if you compare the total cost incurred over a period of time on gas stove and wood stove, pellet stove works inexpensive. You can also install a pellet stove insert which fits into an existing fireplace opening which saves on cost as well. While the other sources requires additional accessories such as chimneys, flue system and smoke outlet, Pellet stoves do not require any.

Facts about Pellet Stoves

• The average output of a Pellet stove is around 8000 to 9000 BTU per house.
  Only investment incurred is $ 1700 to $3100 with or without installation charges.
  Pellet stoves require special fireplace or venting system.
  Wood pellets used to produce heat costs about $ 200 per ton and the output of one ton is about 13 million BTUs. Does not require regular cleaning and rigorous maintenance