If you buy a pellet stove used? From the outset, it is easier to buy a pellet stove used as a new simply because you have fewer choices. But the lack of choice does not mean a lack of quality. I'm sure the owner of the used pellet stove you want to believe it was the best choice at this time.
Whether you're looking for a used car, or even a new stove, pellet following information will make you a smart consumer.
Visit your local building department
Installing a wood stove or pellets usually requires a building permit. While you get your permit application, tell the person to help you the type of heating system you plan to install and ask what type of additional documentation, if any, is needed. This is particularly important if you own a mobile home or modular.
When I spoke to the City of Quincy building department, they said a brochure with clearance and venting information would be useful. You can get all this information by visiting the manufacturer's website skillet, download the owner's manual and print it.
Choose your fuel and stove size
If you live in the Corn Belt, the choice of fuel is obvious. If you live in the North, the fuel of choice for wood pellets. Since corn fuel is "imported" to the North, the price of wood pellets is competitive with corn. wood pellet fuel has also become a common product in the stores of home improvement that most homeowners in this area of wood pellet stoves purchase.
You do not need a big stove to save big. Most corn and used wood pellet stoves that I have seen produce 35.000 to 45.000 BTUs - enough to heat a typical 1,200 square foot ranch, or residential areas a main house with two floors.
If you can get a good deal on a larger, 50 to 60,000 BTU heater, one of these great works will also, since these high-efficiency models are equipped with 5 heat settings ranging from a minimum of 8,000 BTUs for days cold, the maximum power for the coldest weather.
Search features and extras:
Electronic ignition
Just because you buy a used pellet stove does not mean that you should return to the dark ages of heating, pellet stove with starter gel. Frankly, I would not buy a stove without electronic ignition.
Large capacity hopper
A standard size hopper holds 40 pounds of fuel Pellet. That is enough fuel to heat your home for 20-30 hours. A large capacity hopper, but not necessary, adds convenience by requiring less frequent fillings.
control of heat production
During the months of transition into and out of the heating season, you will not need the full heating capacity of your pellet stove. A check of the heat will ensure the maximum comfort of minimum fuel. Control of heat production may take the form of a thermostat, Hi / Lo fan, or a variable speed auger that controls the rate pellets are fed into the brazier.
Air wash system
Believe it or not, the people no one complaints have pellet stoves is dirty window. A system for washing the air, now standard on many new pellet stoves, removes the fly ash from the viewing window and eliminates frequent cleaning.
Extras
Many sellers of used pellet stoves include the venting pipe, hearth pads, logs, and any left over pellet fuel in the purchase price. These supplements can add hundreds of dollars in additional savings.
Where to find a pellet stove used
Start with craigslist. Since most used pellet stove sellers offer pick up only, Craigslist allows you to narrow your search by city or state. It is a time saver. A recent audit of the Boston area was up 12 used stoves within a 50 mile radius of my house.
eBay has too many ads, you will not find as many local sellers as you on craigslist ..
Posted on July 17, 2010.
