Create a warm, cozy and inviting space inside or out by shopping for the selection of wood and pellet stoves at Ace Hardware. Our wood and pellet heater options come in a variety of efficient designs that can add instant charm to your space. Whether you're looking for a practical solution to heat the whole home or your favorite spot on the patio, Ace makes choosing easy.
Pellet Stove vs. Wood Stove: Which is Right for You?
Both pellet and wood-burning stoves offer an appealing aesthetic and can help lower your energy bills. The choice between wood and pellet-burning stoves will largely depend on your unique goals and heating preferences. Here's a basic breakdown of the key differences between the two.
Classic Wood Burning Stove
A more traditional option, a wood stove offers different levels of efficiency. Available in a wide range of stunning styles, wood-burning stoves are versatile and can burn multiple fuel sources depending on the model. An appliance like this is often used to heat a large space, like an entire home.
- Fueling your stove: You can harvest wood on your property, or buy firewood near you by the bundle at many physical and online stores. You can also use wood pellets.
- Wood stove ventilation: Most appliances require passive vertical chimneys that allow smoke to rise and vent outside.
- Maintenance: Remove ash at least every few days. Clean the chimney seasonally to prevent the buildup of combustible residue.
Modern Pellet Stoves
Pellet stoves, or wood pellet stoves, have become an increasingly popular choice among homeowners who are looking to lower fuel costs. Although pellet stoves may not have been visually appealing in the past, today's pellet stoves come in an array of impressive designs that complement any home’s décor.
A pellet heater can either supplement your home's current heating system or be used as its primary source, depending on the size and layout of your space. A wood pellet patio heater can offer efficient heating output suitable for heating your deck or patio during chilly fall or winter days, too.
- Wood heating pellets: Made from materials like sawdust or wood chips, wood pellets can be purchased at most home centers and hardware stores like Ace. Pellet stoves can only use wood heating pellets, unlike wood burning stoves.
- Pellet stove ventilation: Exhaust is typically vented outside through either a vent pipe or an internal fan. It can go vertically through the roof or horizontally through a side vent in your home.
- Routine maintenance: Clean the ash pan at least once a week. You should also clean and inspect the vents seasonally.
Replacement Stove Parts and Accessories
Find accessories to get the most out of your wood or pellet stove, with steel chimney pipes, fittings and supports, end caps adaptors and other useful parts. Great for repairs, you can also find various replacement parts including gasket kits, stove fans and replacements cleanout doors to keep your stove running in peak condition.
Shop Wood Pellet Stoves Near You at Ace
There's nothing quite like the immediate warmth you get when sitting next to an inviting stove. Shop our wide inventory of wood and pellet stoves, with speedy delivery or in-store pickup at your closest Ace Hardware. We have the heating solutions your home needs.
