Choosing Heating Wood Pellets

Wood pellets are compressed wood fibre made to burn efficiently in pellet stoves, furnaces and boilers. Choosing well helps your appliance run smoothly.

Heating pellets vs BBQ pellets

Heating pellets are made for heating appliances. BBQ or cooking pellets are made for smokers and grills and are often flavoured. They are not interchangeable — never use heating pellets for cooking food, and follow your appliance manufacturer''s guidance on fuel.

What to compare

• Moisture content: lower moisture generally means more usable heat.
• Ash content: lower ash usually means less frequent cleaning.
• Heating value: how much energy the pellets release.
• Fines (dust): excess dust can affect feeding and combustion.
• Certification: some pellets are independently certified. We only list certifications that apply to the specific product.

Buying quantity

A single bag is good for trying a product. If you heat primarily with pellets, a full pallet is often more convenient. Distributors and businesses can request multi-pallet quotes.

Always check your stove manual for the fuel specification it requires.