Do you need a permit to install a pellet stove in CT?
Do you need a permit to install a pellet stove in CT?
A building permit is required to install a wood stove, pellet stove, fireplace insert or any other heating appliance. Please see Building Permit Value and Fees on the Building Department Informational Handouts page for fee information.
Do you need a professional to install a pellet stove?
Stove dealers often offer installation for a reasonable cost, and local codes may require you to use a professional. But, if you are allowed to, installing a freestanding pellet stove is a job within the reach of a handy do-it-yourselfer.
How much does it cost to install a pellet stove insert?
Insert
| Type of Pellet Stove | Pellet Stove Installation Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Freestanding | $200 to $800 | $1,200 to $5,800 |
| Wall-Mounted | $500 to $1,200 | $1,500 to $6,200 |
| Insert | $1,000 to $2,000 | $3,000 to $8,000 |
How far away from the wall does a pellet stove have to be?
A pellet stove must be installed so that there are 1-3 inches between it and the back wall and 6-7 inches between it and the side walls. The ceiling, and anything hanging from it, must be at least 16 inches away from the pellet stove’s top.
Do pellet stoves pollute the air?
Pellet fuel appliances are more convenient to operate than ordinary wood stoves or fireplaces, and some have much higher combustion and heating efficiencies. As a consequence of this, they produce very little air pollution. In fact, pellet stoves are the cleanest solid fuel, residential heating appliance.
Do pellet stoves need to be Wett certified?
First, the pellet stove installation should only be performed by a licensed and/or certified professional installer. Some insurance companies will require installation by a WETT Certified Technician or will require inspection of the installation by a WETT Certified Inspector.
Will a pellet stove insert heat my whole house?
Pellet stoves are not designed to heat your entire home, instead they are room/zone heating appliances to provide heat to the immediate area in which they are located.
Does insurance go up with a pellet stove?
Your premiums will likely increase if you have a wood-burning or pellet stove, but the increase is usually insignificant. You might see higher costs from wood stoves than from pellet types because wood-burning stoves cause far more residential fires.
Will a pellet stove heat my whole house?
How to install a pellet stove?
Set a fireproof pad onto the floor at the desired installation location.
How far from the wall should a pellet stove be?
The outer surfaces of a pellet stove don’t get as hot as the surfaces of wood stoves or fireplaces, so most can be placed closer to combustibles-typically 3 inches from walls at the sides and 1 inch from a back wall.
Can you put pellets in a wood stove?
To answer your question simply, yes, you can use pellets in a wood stove, however, (you knew that one was coming)…..due to the higher temperature of the burning pellets, just scattering the pellets on the bottom of the stove and lighting them could cause damage to the stove.
