How much does it cost for pellets for a pellet wood stove to heat a 6 room ranch house??

Question

We have cold winters in Maine,and it cost me $400.00 a month for oil. Could someone tell me the cost for pellets in those wood stoves. I want to know if it would save money to buy a wood pellet stove. Thank you----

Answer 1

I believe they are $4.00 a bag - 40 lbs per bag. We go through about 1 a day - it supplements the gas heat. We have a 9 room unit - it is very large and the pellet stove takes care of the downstairs living space. My husband drives to NH and buys the pellets- a ton at a time - no tax. You'll have to experiment and see what brand of pellets burns longer, hotter, in the stove you get. Not all pellets are created equal!