Pellet Stove Accessories

Five Essential Pellet Stoves Accessories

Whether you have bought one of the best pellet stoves on the market or one of the less expensive discount pellet stoves, you want to make sure you keep the unit working properly and looking as good as new.

Here's a list of accessories that every owner should have:

1) Ash Vacuum

While one the main advantages a pellet stove has over a traditional wood-burning stove is that it emits much less ash, having an ash vacuum is something that will definitely be useful. This vacuum is designed to safely remove either cold or warm ashes. It also traps and contains fine dust so it doesn't disperse throughout the room.

The machine requires no bags to empty or fill. And because it is constructed of fire-resistant materials, it poses no fire hazard.

2) Fireplace Tool Kits

If you choose not to by an ash vacuum, a fireplace tool kit would be you next best option to clear away ash. While these kits may include some tools you may not get much use out of, like a poker, other tools will probably be in heavy rotation, like the shovel and brush.

Tool kits look terrific next to your stove and come in a wide range of finishes and styles.

3) Pellet Stove Cleaning Systems

Pellet stoves need to be cleaned once a year.

If you would like to save yourself the cost of contracting a professional, you should consider purchasing a cleaning system of your own. A rotary cleaner is the most effective type and comes equipped with a sturdy, plastic brush that connects to an electric drill. Extensions are available that make it possible to go all through the piping and also other more flexible brushes that allow you to work through bends in the piping.

A long-handled brush is necessary to reach up and scrape ash and soot.

4) Pellet Hopper Extensions

Pellet stoves take a long a time to go through all the pellets in a full hopper, which is one of the reasons why they are so efficient. But if you want to make the time between refilling go even longer, you have the option of buying a pellet hopper extension.

This pellet stove accessory can almost double the amount of pellets your stove can hold. Just make sure you buy a hopper that is made specifically for your brand of stove.

5) Warmers and Steamers

These are some of the most popular pellet stove accessories. There's a wide variety of scent warmers and potpourri that can be set on the top of your pellet stove to fill the room with aromatic smells. You can find warmers in many styles and colors and they usually are capable of using a wide selection of liquid scents or potpourri.

Steamers are decorative coated enamel or cast iron pots. The pots are filled with water and humidity is released into the air through open lids when the stove heats the water. This makes the house more comfortable during cold and dry weather.