- Are these pellets safe for any pellet stove?
- Yes. They are PFI-certified premium-grade wood pellets, the grade most pellet stoves and inserts are designed to burn. Check your stove manual for any brand restrictions.
- How much ash do they leave?
- The maker rates ash under 0.5%, which is low for wood pellets. Expect to empty the ash pan less often than with economy pellets, but still clean the burn pot regularly.
- Softwood or hardwood: which burns hotter?
- These are softwood-based, rated 8300 to 8500 Btu/lb. Top hardwood pellets often rate slightly higher, but low moisture and ash here keep the burn efficient.
- Do they contain any additives?
- No. They are made from recycled sawmill residue with no glues or binders, so the only binder is the wood's natural lignin.
- How should I store them?
- Keep bags dry and off a concrete floor, stacked on a pallet in a covered area. Damp pellets swell and burn poorly, so seal opened bags.
- How many bags should I buy for a season?
- A pellet stove typically burns one to three bags a day in cold weather. Buy in bulk for the season if you have dry storage, since availability tightens in winter.
- Where is the Soft Wood Fuel Pellets cheapest?
- At The Home Depot, for $7.33, 75% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Soft Wood Fuel Pellets?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Hardware and Tools, The Home Depot, Amazon, Tractor Supply Co.