Wood Pellets

[Dusty]

Seems that every year the wood pellet brands that local stores carry keep changing. This year, I wasn't able to get my full inventory from my normal dealer since he was sold out. I picked up additional pellets from Walmart that are two different brands. I have Future Fuel, which burns well, but is hard to start. I also am using Homewood, however, it doesn't seem to burn as well or as hot. What are your experiences with the current wood pellet situation?
Dusty

 

[WhyNot]

What are your experiences with the current wood pellet situation?

Not very good this year. We got very busy at work this fall with all the rain and I did not have a chance to stock up. Now if I find some the stores want almost $7.00 a bag. For that price it is cheaper to just set the thermostat on the boiler and pay the oil man when he sends me the bill.

 

[shvl73]

I've only used two different types so far, Lowes private labeled harwood and some Canadian softwood. The hardwood produced less ash so, this year I stocked up with (a different brand) hardwood from Lowes. I'm still burning the remaining softwood ones from last season so, no experience with the new ones yet. I didn't notice any difference in heat output between the previous two. I paid $5+ per bag and $65 delivery for three pallets. I don't think there is significant savings over oil (at least now). When I bought them earlier this year, oil was higher than it is now.