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gluiz90 t1_j6o3dz9 wrote

I can't comment on how much they cost to install as mine was already installed when we bought the house (2400 sqft). However, I think it will probably vary depending on brand of stove and how you need to have it installed (direct vent, vertical pipe, etc).
As far as pellets themselves, you can get a single pallet delivered I'd say averaging about $350 a pallet, 40x 50lb bags. The cost will vary depending on brand and where you get them from.
My stove burns roughly a bag every 24 hours, maybe more on really cold days. I had 2 pallets delivered by a local nursery for a little over $800, so in theory I should be good for the season.

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dantronZ OP t1_j6o3r2w wrote

So $800 for the entire winter season, in theory. Do you use anything besides that to heat your home?

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Aeronaute t1_j6ofsya wrote

For comparison, I have an oil boiler driving a forced hot water system in an 1100 ft^2 house. It also supplies my hot water. I got a delivery of oil yesterday, an the cost since mid-December worked out to ~$8.60/day, and I don't have to haul around 50# bags of pellets.

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bowsarrowsowls t1_j6oo5fz wrote

I do not use any other form of heat. We have our heating system set as a back up in the event the stove runs out of pellets or stops for any reason. A little under 2400 sqft, 1200 per floor.

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bowsarrowsowls t1_j6onchw wrote

I have a similarly sized house and second this down to the usage. Last year we did end up buying a few loose bags to get us through the end of the season. We purchased our pellet stove and the company that sold it installed it. It was 2 yrs ago and very reasonable. We have it serviced yearly, $150‐$200, but it's fairly easy to maintain in between.

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