Pellet stoves
A pellet stove feeds its own fuel and holds the temperature, with the highest efficiency among solid fuel stoves. Here are pellet stoves from Montenegro in one place, so you can compare power, hopper size and efficiency.
Not sure what to choose? Read the guide →Buying tips
- Choose the power by floor area
- Look at the efficiency and the energy class
- Check the hopper, the controls and the electricity use
- Provide a flue and somewhere to store the pellets
Frequently asked questions
The stove feeds pellets from the hopper into the firebox by itself, lights them and holds the set temperature, while a fan distributes the heat. That is why it runs almost automatically and needs the least attention of any solid fuel stove.
Yes, a pellet stove needs electricity to run, because it powers the feeder and the fan, so in a power cut it stops. It also needs a flue, a chimney or a dedicated pipe outlet.
Yes, pellet stoves have a higher efficiency, over 79%, and feed the fuel more precisely, so they use less for the same heat. In return they need electricity and bought pellets, while firewood is usually cheaper.
It depends on the hopper size and the heating level, from once a day to less often with larger hoppers. A stove on its lowest power uses fewer pellets, so it runs longer without a refill.
