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fredezz t1_iwtikmr wrote

Reply to comment by Guygan in Looking for pellet stove suggestions by Revan995

How long does a Quadra-Fire pellet stove last? When burned in a high efficiency pellet stove, a 40-lb bag of pellets can provide about 24 hours of steady heat for 1500 square feet of living space.

Is this Google answer true or false? @ 6-7$ per bag x 1 month = less than 300$ a month...not bad at all!

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Guygan t1_iwu4bc9 wrote

> a 40-lb bag of pellets can provide about 24 hours of steady heat for 1500 square feet of living space.

That’s a very arbitrary calculation. It depends on how cold it is outside, where you set the thermostat, how well your house is insulated, etc.

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DifferenceMore5431 t1_iwuhz93 wrote

I think you'd have trouble staying comfortable using only 1 bag per 24 hours in the middle of winter in Maine. But it depends a LOT on the insulation of the house and personal preference. (Also most houses are bigger than 1500 sf.)

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fredezz t1_iwv4zta wrote

I agree. A friend of mine alternates between using his pellet stove for primary and secondary heat...he also uses three fans to help circulate the heat throughout his home.

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