Archive for Pellet Fuel

How Many Pellets Does It Take to Heat Your Home?

how many pellets does it take to heat your home

Wood pellets are a popular option to heat homes during the cold winter season. They offer homeowners a more affordable fuel source compared to natural gas and propane, saving them money on their heating bills. And since wood pellets are made from a natural, renewable resource, you can feel good knowing your choice is better for the environment.  Whether you’ve switched to using high-quality Energex pellets or you recently installed your first wood pellet stove, you’re probably wondering how many wood pellets you need. Energex is here to help answer that question so you can stay warm and comfortable all winter […]

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What Are Pellet Stoves?

What are pellet stoves?

Pellet stoves are a home heating method that is easy to operate, stylish and both cost and energy-efficient. Compared to other forms of home heating, pellet stoves are also cleaner, safer and more eco-friendly. Read on to learn more about the benefits of pellet heating and see why making the switch could be the right choice for you. What Are wood Pellet Stoves? Pellet stoves are freestanding heating stoves or stove inserts that you can use to heat a single room or your entire home. Though they look similar to traditional wood stoves, pellet stoves are more efficient and burn […]

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Heating Pellet Quality

Heating Pellet Quality

Heating pellets are a natural, efficient and economical way to heat a home. Unlike many types of heating fuel, pellets are also easy to use, safer to handle and produce a cleaner burn. While their advantages are clear, not all pellets are made the same. Depending on the producer and the processes they use, heating pellet quality can be either standard or premium grade. Learn more about the differences between these two grades, as well as what makes a good heating pellet. What Makes a Quality Heating Pellet? The most efficient heating pellets are those that are uniform in size, […]

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Wood Pellet Storage Guide

Wood Pellet Storage Guide

  Whether you use your wood pellets for your stove or barbecuing, you want the best results. To get the best, you should start with the best wood pellets, but another essential consideration is wood pellet storage. So how do you store wood pellets? Since they’re often sold in 40-pound bags, it may seem a bit intimidating at first, but this wood pellet storage guide will help you keep your wood pellets fresh and ready to use. HOW TO STORE WOOD PELLETS Storing wood pellets is easy when you know the best conditions for their protection and longevity. Use a pellet […]

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