Frequently asked questions - residential wood pellet heating

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• What do wood pellets look like?

• Are wood pellets easy to use?

• What are the benefits of using wood pellet fuels?

• Why use wood fuels?

• Can I use any pellets in a wood pellet heater?

• Can I use solid firewood in a pellet heater?

• Do wood pellet heaters require maintenance?

• Where can wood pellets be used?

• What are pellets made from?

• Pellets are fed automatically into the burner.  Are there noise issues with the mechanism?

• How much does a pellet heater or boiler cost?  

• How many tonnes of pellets would I use in a year to heat my home?

• What happens if there is an electricity power cut?  Will my heater still work?

• Where can I buy wood pellets?

• Where can I buy a wood pellet heater or boiler?

• Do I need a permit/building consent/resource consent to install a wood pellet heater or boiler?

• What size of a stove/burner of boiler would I need for my home?

• How popular are pellet fires?

• Is there any financial assistance available to help cover the costs of installing a wood pellet heater or boiler?

• How do wood pellet heaters differ from solid fuel burners?

• If I have a problem with my wood pellet heating who can I contact?