When purchasing a pellet stove for home heating, there are several important accessories and additional items you should consider to enhance the safety, efficiency, and convenience of your pellet stove. Here's a list of items you might want to add to your purchase:
- Pellet storage container: A large, dry storage bin or bags to keep your pellets clean and accessible. Many people use 5 gallon plastic buckets.
- Carbon monoxide detector: Essential for safety when using any combustion-based heating system.
- Fire extinguisher: For safety precautions.
- Ash vacuum: Specifically designed for cleaning pellet stoves and handling warm ash.
- Cleaning kit: Includes brushes and scrapers for regular maintenance.
- Thermometer or Remote Control Thermostat: To monitor pellet stove and room temperatures.
- Hearth pad: If not already installed, to protect flooring from heat and stray embers.
- Pellet stove piping and venting system: Ensure proper ventilation and compliance with local codes.
- Battery backup system: To keep the stove running during power outages.
- Humidifier: Pellet stoves can dry out the air, so a humidifier can help maintain comfort.
- Ceiling fan: To help distribute heat more evenly throughout the room.
- Pellet fork or scoop: For easy transfer of pellets from storage to the pellet stove.
- Programmable thermostat: If compatible with your stove model, for better temperature control.
- Spare parts kit: Including igniter, gaskets, and fuses for quick repairs.
