Pellet stoves are a great heating system for homeowners looking to elevate their space with a simple solution. If you're looking for something with the power of a wood fireplace and the convenience of modern technology in one package, a pellet stove is exactly what you need.
Installing a pellet stove is much more simple than a fireplace. Pellet stoves are compact and easy to install, making them a great choice for DIYers, and they're an especially popular choice for places that can't be heated with gas or electricity, including fishing or hunting lodges, cabins, and even garages. Although a pellet stove installation can be simple, weâve put together this helpful guide to walk you through the process.
Where to Place a Pellet Stove
Because most pellet stoves do not require the same type of chimney as a conventional wood stove or fireplace, you usually have more options where it can be placed. Since a pellet stove, like a fireplace, is an attractive feature to your living room, it is best located where family and guests can enjoy it and where it will provide the best benefit as a heating source. In most cases, a central location is best for a freestanding pellet stove because this allows the heat to circulate through the entire area.
A pellet stove is typically installed just a few inches away from a rear wall, but you can install it farther out if you need to. These stoves radiate heat in all directions, so the floor underneath your wood stove should be a noncombustible and durable material such as stone, brick or tile. The owner's manual for each model will have more details about required clearances and materials.
How to Ventilate a Pellet Stove
Pellet stoves are easy to install because they're freestanding, meaning you don't have to frame out a new hearth for them. However, like all wood-burning appliances, pellet stoves require venting to operate safely. This ensures that potentially harmful smoke and other combustion byproducts are expelled to the outdoors. Each model of pellet stove will have its own ventilation requirements, so be sure to refer to the owner's manual to ensure you're purchasing the correct ventilation products.
Proper venting is absolutely essential for safety. For most stoves, you will need to plan for a 3-inch flue to exit out the back or top of the pellet stove. The most common method is to run the vent out through an exterior wall, if this isnât an option for you, you can run the vent up through the roof. In this case, you may want to hire a roofer to install a code-approved roof jack through which the pipe will run. The jack must be installed and flashed so there are no leaks.
Need More Assistance?
Most pellet stove installations should be a straightforward process if you remember to refer to the manufacturer's instructions. However, If you still need help, our product specialists are just a call away! Give us a call Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time to speak with a member of the team, or contact us at any time via our website. While we wonât be able to install your stove for you, we do have knowledgeable professionals who can help get you through any stumbling blocks you may have as you work through your installation.
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