You start by pouring the pellets into the stoves hopper, which usually holds 40 to 55 pounds of them at a time. The pellets are then fed automatically into a burn chamber, where theyre incinerated with the help of a fan that forces combustion air into the chamber. Another fan blows the hot air out into your house.

Can a wood pellet stove heat a house?

Wood Pellet Boiler Stove for Central Heating The pellet stove boiler can be installed in conjunction with an existing heating system or as a standalone unit. Thanks to the adjustable power settings the HRV200 is ideal for heating large sized homes up to 560mt3.

Can you use a pellet stove as primary heat source?

Pellet stoves dont have to be your main source of heating - in fact, they are often ideal as a supplemental heating source. Much like a space heater, you can place a small pellet stove in the main room of your home for some additional heat during particularly cold winters.

How long does a 40lb bag of pellets last?

about 24 hours How long will a 40-lb bag of wood pellets burn? A 40 pound bag of pellet fuel lasts about 24 hours, depending on temperature. The higher you set your stoves thermostat, the faster the pellets will burn.