A rule of thumb for determining how much chimney you need for proper woodstove performance is…
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Some manufacturers insist a roof over your heat pump is not necessary. However, in some cases where the unit may not be running consistently, snow can accumulate inside the unit and cause issues on startup. If you prefer not to install a shelter, you should ensure all snow is cleaned off the heat pump on a regular basis
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Pellets, like conventional wood, differ in variety and some wood species perform better than others. It has been our experience that burning premium grade pellets, like fir, provide for more heat, less ash and less sooting due to moisture content. Though they tend to be more expensive they will most likely save you money in the long run as you will require less fuel and maintenance
Pellet stoves are essentially forced air space heaters and require electricity; Wood stoves are radiant/convection heaters and do not. Both wood stoves and pellet stoves work much better when installed with the intent to heat the floors space in which they are located but the wood stove tends to be far more common as a whole house heating appliance due to its heating properties