3 Types Of Home Heating Stoves That Will Keep You Warm When It's Cold Outdoors


If you're looking for a way to heat your vacation cabin or to warm up part of your house, a home heating stove might be a good solution. Some of these stoves operate without the need for electricity, so you would have a way to keep warm during a power outage in the winter too. Home heating stoves are similar to having a free-standing fireplace, and they operate on gas, pellets, or wood. Here's how these power sources compare. 

1. Gas Stoves Work On Natural Gas Or Propane

Gas stoves can work on natural gas or propane, so you can use one of these in a vacation cabin as long as you have a propane tank. The models that have a standing pilot don't need electricity to run, while other models do. Gas stoves need to be vented to the outdoors.

They are the easiest stoves to operate since the pilot light ignites the flames that keep you warm. They need to be inspected yearly, but their maintenance needs are low. However, these tend to be the most expensive home heating stoves.

2. Wood Stoves Require Cutting And Storing Wood

Wood stoves take a lot of work. These stoves need a lot of maintenance too. You'll need to buy firewood or chop your own. If you enjoy the physical labor of chopping wood, you might want one of these stoves.

You'll also have to build and tend a fire, but you won't need electricity to enjoy the heat from a wood stove. Wood stoves require a chimney so they can vent through a roof, so while the cost of a stove is low, installation costs can be high if you don't already have a chimney.

3. Pellet Stoves Need Electricity To Operate

Pellet stoves are more convenient to use than wood stoves. You can buy big bags of pellets and store them at home to have a steady supply through the winter. These home heating stoves operate on electricity too, so they're easier to use when it comes to getting a fire going and maintaining it.

Pellet stoves need to be vented to the outside, but they don't need a chimney. They can vent horizontally through a wall instead, and this makes installation easier if you don't have a chimney already. Pellet stoves are energy efficient, and you can control the temperature to your comfort level.

Each of these home heating stoves has its good and bad points, so your choice depends on your preference, budget, and availability of gas or a chimney. You may also want to consider a stove that doesn't need electricity if you're looking for a heating option for a power outage.

Contact a local stove supplier to learn more about home heating stoves.

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