Wood Burners, Pellet, Corn and Multi Fuel Burners / Stoves and Furnaces

Manufacturers

Finding Manufacturers and Suppliers Most companies manufacturer a range of burners many produce Stoves / Burners which burn not only Wood, Corn and Pellets, many also produce oil, coal, gas, multi fuel, Bio Diesel and bio mass burning stoves. They also sell a wide range of types including standalone, fireplace inserts, furnaces and some even sell cooking stoves. We have included 30 manufacturers on the left hand side which link directly to manufacturers sites. Most manufacturers have a "Find Dealer Option" to find local dealers.

Dealers / Suppliers

Over the next 3 - 6 months we will be doing research to find quality suppliers around the US and the rest of the world, please make sure you bookmark us and come back and visit to check on our quest. Steve SO Far Illinois and Wisconsin completed

Pellet and Corn Burners

What are Pellet Burners? Pellet burners are a relatively new way to heat homes and businesses more efficiently. These types of burners are safer and more cost-effective than other heating methods because they use a clean-burning, renewable product to create heat. For people who are looking for an eco-friendly method to save money on heating costs, pellet burners are an ideal option. In Europe, pellet burners have been around for more than a decade and they are quickly becoming popular as a heating option in that region. You can find pellet burners and pellet stoves that resemble the old "pot belly stoves" of yesteryear to bring that old-fashioned look to your home. Or you can find a pellet burner with a modern look to fit in with your home's decor. If you've been considering a change in your heating method, following are some facts and bits of information about pellet burners to help you make your decision. The heating capacity of pellet stoves and corn burners ranges from 0 to 150,000 BTU's and will heat from 500 to 4,000 to Square Feet area. As the BTU's increase so does the overall size of the stove increase partly due to hopper capacity requirements.

Wood Burners

What are Wood Burners? Wood Burners work in similar way to Pellet Burners by pushing the heat into the area to be warmed but use wood as the fuel providing a cost-efficient modern technology way of heating but still providing the comfort and charm of having a real wood burning fire, Plus wood is freely available.

Pellet and Corn Burners

How do Pellet Burners Work? Pellet burners are typically free-standing units that consumers can place in their home or business for heat. They work by using one simple concept: Burning pellets with a high temperature and then creating heat that can then be pumped into the room with built in fans. The pellets that the device uses are loaded into a hopper. An auger then controls the delivery of the pellets from the hopper to the heating element to maintain a consistent burning and temperature. An automated device also regulates the amount of air allowed into the burning chamber to optimize the combustion and create the maximum amount of heat more effectively and efficiently, and reduces the risk of fire. Most Pellet burners also have a control panel that allows a person to set the desired temperature for the room. In most pellet burners there are a number of thermal cut outs so if the feeding mechanism goes faulty or for any other reason the burner cuts out.
Many of the burners on the market are multi fuel allowing the use of corn, wood pellets and other fuels.

Wood Burners

How do Wood Burners Work? There are several different types of wood burners available for your home. One of the most popular types of wood burners is the freestanding burner because of their ease of installation and less expensive cost. With a freestanding wood burner, you can simply set it up inside your home. After a few simple installation procedures, a freestanding wood burner can safely and efficiently heat your home.
There are also wood burners that are available as fireplace inserts. With these types of wood burners, the burning apparatus sits partially inside the bricked fireplace area. There is also an apparatus that leads the smoke out through the chimney and allows the heat to flow through the room. Since they must meet clean air regulations set forth by the federal government, these types of burners are as safe, if not safer, than most normal fireplace inserts.

Pellet and Corn Burners

What do Pellet Burners Use as Fuel? Most pellet burners can use small wooden pellets or corn ( and even Cherry Pips in some areas ) as fuel for creating heat. There are several brands of these small wooden pellets as well as companies that manufacture and sell them. These pellets are typically made from eco-friendly materials, including pure softwood sawdust without additives for a cleaner and healthier burn. Companies also take wood that would otherwise be wasted and turn it into sawdust in order to make pellets. The price of pellets does depend on the wood used, the area, and how efficient the pellets burn but range from $200.00 to $250.00 per ton delivered in 40Lb bags. The price of corn is much higher ranging from $300.00 per ton, but it should also be remembered that corn does burn much hotter justifying the additional cost. Most modern pellet stoves will accept multiple types of fuel. Wood Pellets are available at most hardware stores and farming supply companies plus local specialist pellet burner suppliers also stock pellets in the winter. Corn can be obtained from farming supply stores and local farmers but should be checked for moisture content and storage can be a problem if not stored in sealed bags or holding facilities ( Rats, Mice and Dust etc. ).

Wood Burners

What do Wood Burners Use as Fuel?

Just as the name implies, wood burners typically use wood as a source of fuel. In the 1870s, wood was responsible for about 75 percent of the nation's energy and heat. In only 100 years, however, wood only accounted for about one percent of the energy and heat in the United States. Government regulations and efforts to clean up some pollution have helped to make wood a popular source for fuel and heat again. Wood for wood burners can come from almost anywhere. You can likely find places within your community that sell cords of wood for very little money. In addition to that, you can often find free wood from trees that have been cut down in your neighborhood. Wood is one of the easiest sources of fuel to find for keeping your home heated.

Pellet and Corn Burners

What are Some Advantages of Pellet Burners? One of the main advantages of pellet burners is that they use a product that is nearly limitless in its supply. The majority of the wooden pellets used in these burners is made from sawdust that would otherwise be wasted. The sawdust is then compacted into pellets for burning.
Pellet burners also provide an even flow of heat that provides warmth for a room or an entire home. They work under the same concept as central air conditioning in that they could be installed as a furnace in such a way to pump heat through various vents in the home so each room receives an equal amount of heat.
Another advantage of pellet burners is that they are more eco-friendly than other forms of heat. The product that they use is clean and additive-free so they do not emit harmful substances into the atmosphere. The ash residue, in fact, is so limited that you only need to empty the ash bin about once a week.
Some companies that manufacture and sell pellet burners also have state-of-the-art versions of these products. You can get one with a remote control that you can use in your home or even one that you can control from a mobile phone. That way, you can program your pellet burner to come on while you're on your way home from work so it will be nice and cozy when you walk in the door.
Finally, pellet burners are safe. There is nearly no risk of fires or harmful leaks. In addition, the pellet burners themselves do not heat up like a traditional stove does. Instead, pellet burners ventilate the hot air into the room rather than holding the heat and becoming hot themselves.

What are Some Disadvantages of Pellet Burners? One of the biggest disadvantages of pellet burners is that the fuel is often bulkier than the fuel used in traditional oil burners. For instance, it takes nearly 4.5 pounds of wood pellets to perform the same heating tasks that one liter of oil can do. In addition, pellet burners are not as convenient in terms of acquiring the wooden pellets. Deliveries are typically made in bulk on a huge pallet. This makes the storage an issue as the pellets should be stored in a dry area. Pellet usage depends very much on the efficiency of the burner, the size of the room to be heated and the temperature you require. From practical experience an efficient pellet stove heating a reasonably large area in cold weather will use 1 40Lb bag of pellets a day which is about $5.00 per day heating cost.

Wood Burners

What are Some Advantages of Wood Burners? Using wood burners to heat your home is less expensive than gas or electricity. Most homes would only use two to three cords of wood for an entire season. At about $150 per cord, that's less than $500 per season. That's much cheaper than using gas, especially since the price of gas heating goes up just about every year.
In addition to being less expensive, wood burners do not use electricity. This means that you and your family can enjoy heat even if there is a power outage in your area. Also, wood burners do not use gas or gas lines to provide fuel for the fire. This increases their safety and reduces the risk of explosion due to a leak in a gas line or some other unforeseeable problem.
Since wood burners use wood as a source of fuel, these apparatuses are more eco-friendly and resourceful. In comparison to gas heating, wood has a higher BTU capacity, making it more efficient for homeowners. In addition to that, wood is a renewable resource. People can plant more trees to provide more homes with heat. This also helps keep your money in your local economy since most wood that is used comes from your surrounding area.
Finally, wood burners offer the old-fashioned atmosphere of a cozy home. They provide the warmth and the smell of burning wood in a stove that is certain to be a conversation piece when company comes over.

Corn, Pellet and Wood Burners

Wood, Corn and Pellet Burner Furnaces ? It is also possible to install much larger Wood, corn and pellet furnaces that can act exactly the same as a gas furnace, these are generally different in design to allow much larger hoppers that can hold up to 1/2 tom of fuel with significantly higher BTU's and are designed to allow sending hot air through heating ducts.

Wood, Corn and Pellet Burner Fireplace Inserts ? Although the most common selling burners are free standing it is also possible to purchase Wood, Corn and Pellet Burner Fireplace Inserts which can turn an old fireplace into a modern heating fire, generally the inserts are more expensive but may well suit your own personal needs.

How are Stoves / Burners Installed? Pellet, corn and Wood burners, or stoves as some people call them, are generally easy to install as many are free-standing units. Since they have several electronic controls, though, this could pose some problems to the amateur. One main thing to remember is that there should be a pipe leading out through the building to help ventilate the air within the stove and improve combustion. The company from which you buy your pellet burner from may offer installation services or an owner's manual with step-by-step instructions on how to safely install one of these efficient heaters. It is advisable to inform your insurance company if you are installing a stove / burner but it is unlikely to change your insurance premium.

What to look for? There are a number of important things to check when looking at stoves / burners.
1. BTU's Required -- Ask supplier or check this out for an idea of your requirements http://www.h-mac.com/heat-load-calculator/heat-load-calculator.php
2. UL listed ( Underwriters Laboratories has tested the device, and it meets their requirements for safety - ie: fire or shock hazard )
3. Efficiency, you should be able to find efficiency rating on manufacturers web site
4. Purchase cost plus installation cost
5. Single Or Multi Fuel
6. Local Supplier and Installer
7. Local Wood Pellet / Corn Supplier / Cost
8. Do you have a dry area to store fuel

Purchasing direct from Home Depot or other major retailers? Most home improvement stores do now sell pellet burners direct to the public together with hearth pads, exhaust piping etc. But be warned these are extremely heavy units and if you are planning on installing the unit yourself check before hand for manufacturers requirements for installation. It is also difficult to purchase the better quality high efficiency units without paying for installation.

So how much do these cost ? Like anything the range depends on the quality, efficiency, looks, BTU requirements, installation costs etc. but they should be considered as a long term investment where you will save on heating bills from the day you begin using them but could be as long as 4 years before your investment is fully paid back. I have seen them as low as $600 in Home Depot and the very expensive Furnaces can run up to $8,000. My own two pellet burners to heat a 3,500 sq ft home cost $7,000 fully installed including hearth pad.

The workings inside of a Pellet burner stove, I have used the Cumberland Stove to show how a pellet stove works for my example but most stoves do work on the same principle

An auger that is used to deliver the pellets / corn directly into the crucible Furnace at the required rate	Digital Electronics Controller that is used to choose between different temperature and range controls. There are also a number of thermal cut outs which will close the burner down if temperature exceeds normal operating temperature.	Viewing Glass Window creates a warm glow for a room and provides a way of checking Burner
A pellet hopper to hold the fuel so the in built auger ( delivers fuel at the correct rate ). The hopper should hold sufficient pellets so you only have to fill up daily or it would go out quickly if not filled up.		A Small crucible Furnace that allows Super Heat to be generated, because of it's small size and the use of a blower with just a small number of pellets super heat is generated. If you think of the old fashioned smithy who used a bellows to blow air ( Oxygen ) onto his fire to create increased heat a modern pellet burner uses a similar principle. This super heat also provides a few extra benefits. 1. Other types of fuel can be used. 2. Because Of The super heat very little ash is created
Two Blowers 1. To create the oxygen required for the crucible Furnace to create super heat 2. To blow the heated air from the pellet burner into the room	Collection box for ash created from burning the fuel	The complete unit is air tight sealed for safety and efficiency