The outer surfaces of a pellet stove dont 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. Most need to stand on a non-combustible surface such as stone or tile that is at least 3/8 inch thick.

How much clearance do you need for a pellet stove?

You must have 16 inches of clearance between the stoves top to combustible materials and 3 inches of space from the stoves vent. There should be no combustibles, such as doors or drapes, within 36 inches of the front or sides of the stove.

How high can you vent a pellet stove?

Most pellet stoves have a 3-inch vent pipe at the exhaust of the unit. If this exhaust will be run more than 15 feet (right angle elbows count as 5 feet), then the exhaust should be run through 4-inch pipe.

Do I need a fresh air intake for my pellet stove?

Waste air from a pellet stove must be vented to the outside of a home using a suitable form of flue, either within a masonry chimney, internally within a home or externally up an outside wall. Pellet stoves do not typically always require a direct vent for fresh air intake.

Can pellet stoves cause carbon monoxide poisoning?

There is a very low risk of carbon monoxide poisoning from pellet stoves, but as will all solid fuel burning home heating appliances there is never no risk. Safety measures such maintenance of pellets stoves and using a carbon monoxide detector should always be undertaken.