How to Install Pellet Fireplace and Stove Inserts
You can burn pellet fuel in your fireplace to save money on your heating bills. This type of fuel is also better for the environment. You do not have to have a pellet stove to burn this type of fuel, but you do need the inserts in the stove. You can install the stove inserts in a few minutes.
- Measure the inside of your fireplace or woodstove using a measuring tape before you purchase the inserts. Make sure you leave space for the bottom and sides of the insert basket so air can flow, and also extra space above the basket for the flames to burn.
- Allow your fireplace or woodstove to cool down if you have used it recently. Allow a few hours or overnight so it will be cold. Remove all of the ashes inside the woodstove or fireplace. Sweep everything out of it. Also remove the grate or anything else that is inside of it. The woodstove or fireplace should be completely empty when you are finished.
- Put the pellet basket inside of the fireplace or woodstove. Once you insert the basket, close the doors on the fireplace or woodstove and make sure they can close completely. If any part of the basket is sticking out, you need to move it so all of it is inside the doors can close all the way.
- Put pellet fuel in the basket up to the top. Ignite the top layer of pellets to start the fire. If any pellets fall through the basket it is okay, as it will help the fire burn.
- Read the instructions that came with your pellet inserts to make sure you follow the steps correctly.