I have burned Propane/firewood/corn-pellets. I know that I will use about 1500 gallons of propane per winter--that is a fact. (if I dont burn wood or pellets or corn) In Michigan. The key is to keep the main Propane furnace off while the other heat source is running IE-pellet stove or cordwood stove. Last year which was my first year of running my pellet stove. I spent $500 on pellets and corn. I used 750 gallons of propane. 750 gallons X $1.70 gallon = $1275 I Would have used 1500 gallons but saved 750 gallons (approx.) of propane so I saved $1275-$500(pellet/corn cost) I saved a total of about $775. (which aint too bad)
Also I have learned that once the house is up to 70-72 degrees F then you can turn the feed rate down on the pellet burner so that it only burns a few pounds per hour which saves even more money.
Plus it is a good feeling to know that I am supporting pellet mfgs and farmers for the corn. And not enriching the big oil a$$holes anymore than I have too. I would have to be home all the time to use the cordwood stove effectively, but I am at work 9 hours or so per day, plus I would have to get up 4 times per night to load the cordwood stove, (thats not going to happen) That is what makes a pellet stove good is it is self feeding.
I hope this clairfies it from somebody that has used a wood stove and pellet stove.
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