Are corn furnaces or wood pellet furnaces a better alternative to my natural gas home furnace?

Question

After a friend in Iowa told me that they heat their house to 80 degrees for only $1 per day, I had to figure out a better way to do what I am doing. They use a shelled-corn-fueled-furnace. After doing some research I have found that many recommend wood pellet furnaces. So, which is most efficient and which has a stronger future (ie. fuel supply, less volatile price for the commodity, etc.)? Thanks

Answer 1

I have two corn burning stoves and I have been very happy with them. I am not sure if corn or wood pellets is more efficient but I think corn is cheaper to operate. Also you can buy corn in bulk from a farmer or grain elevator, with pellets you have all the bags. The heat from corn seems to help with humidity, it does not feel as dry. Right now I am using one bushel of corn per day so thats about $3.50 (for each stove). Last year it was $2.00. Corn prices do change so $2 can and most likely will happen again.

Answer 2

you should purchase a gas furnace with a right away vent to the exterior,demands an entire in the path of the basement wall,pellet stoves at the instant are not made to warmth an entire homestead like a furnace,a pellet range is a separate heating ingredient,it demands filling each 24 hours,and basically heats a constrained area,pass with the gas direct vented.its greater low value,in the long-term.

Answer 3

Depends on your area...both are good but the corn is cheaper in the midwest and the pellets are cheaper in timber areas...I have seen and like both types...Go to your local...hardware or feed store and see what is selling and cheaper.