ADDITIONAL FACTORS TO CONSIDER
INSULATION
When choosing a pellet stove for your home, one of the factors to consider is your insulation. Homes that have ample insulation may not need as large of a pellet stove compared to those that are poorly insulated. It is safe to consider that a newer home will be better insulated while an older home has a chance to be more poorly insulated.
WINDOWS
The amount of windows and the shape they are in is another factor to consider when sizing your home or room for a pellet stove. If you have a number of windows in the room or area, you may need to increase the size of the pellet stove due to airflow or air gaps.
CEILING HEIGHT
The natural occurrence of heat rising comes into play when choosing your pellet stove. Areas with taller ceilings may need a larger model to compensate for the extra space. One tip to return the heat back to floor level is to install a ceiling fan.
CLEARANCE FOR COMBUSTIBLES
Always factor in the manufacturer recommendations regarding clearance to combustibles stated in the manual. Each pellet stove manual will have a layout of considerations on where to install your pellet stove and the clearances needed for them.
HEATING PAD
Where a suitable and safe floor is not available, a hearth pad is required. A hearth pad is a flat and portable piece of flooring that will protect a combustible floor, such as carpet or wood, from the heat of the wood or pellet stove. The hearth pad is not required when the stove is being used on an existing hearth, such as a fireplace.