Do you need a chimney liner for a pellet stove?
A: You can vent a pellet stove either through a wall or through an existing masonry chimney. Some chimneys also require the installation of an approved metal liner that the pellet stove vent pipe passes through.
What kind of chimney does a pellet stove need?
Venting: Unlike wood stoves, pellet stoves do not need a chimney and can be vented out through a side wall. This allows for more flexibility on the installation and also reduces the overall installation costs.
What size of chimney liner do I need?
When sizing a fireplace for a square or rectangular liner the 1/10 ratio should be used. This means that the area of the liner should be 1/10th of the fireplace opening. So in the example above where the fireplace had 1080″ of area, it should be divided by 10 which means a liner with 108″ of area is needed.
Can I install a chimney liner yourself?
Yes it can – and will! While having your chimney liner professionally installed can be more convenient but ends up being costly, averaging anywhere from $2,500 to $5,000. With our DIY Chimney Liner Kits you will have all the components needed to reline your chimney and you wont break the bank!
Why does a pellet stove not need a chimney?
Pellet stoves only burn highly compressed pellets, which are the cleanest burning type of solid fuel available. Wood pellets are made with wood waste, such as sawdust. A chimney is not required because pellet stoves can be vented directly to an outside wall.
How do I know what size flue liner I need?
The ideal flue size is typically determined by the exhaust outlet of the stove or appliance. The rule of thumb for sizing a chimney liner is that you never want it to be smaller than the appliance exhaust hole and you don’t want the liner to be three times the area of the exhaust hole of the appliance.
How much does it cost to put a liner in a chimney?
Chimney Liner Installation Cost For the average homeowner, having a chimney liner installed costs about $2,500. For more expensive materials, prices tend to average at $5,000 and could climb to $7,000.
What are the clearances for a pellet stove?
You must have 16 inches of clearance between the stove’s top to combustible materials and 3 inches of space from the stove’s vent. There should be no combustibles, such as doors or drapes, within 36 inches of the front or sides of the stove.