Recently with energy prices souring many people have looking for ways to cut their heating bills.
The obvious options are fireplace inserts, wood or pellet burning stoves or gas stoves and inserts.
There is also another option that should not be over looked and that is corn stoves also referred to sometimes as grain stoves.This type of stove is the cleanest burning most efficient heating source out of all the above choices.
Corn stoves may not have been a popular topic when it comes to alternative heating sources but that seems to be changing. The popularity of corn stoves is gaining momentum just like the prices for traditional heating fuels like oil and gas.
The price range for most corn stoves can vary from $1800 to $3000, which is pretty typical of any good quality wood or pellet stove.
The biggest difference with corn stoves is how clean they burn, also the fuel source is totally renewable and not dependent on foreign imports.
The use of corn and grain stoves is even being encouraged by legislators seeking tax breaks for residents who use renewable fuel sources in many states.
Corn fuel remains the lowest cost fuel for heating. With the cost of oil, gas and propane a rising, manufacturers and dealers are seeing a growing demand for corn stoves.
The typical cost for corn fuel is around $185 per ton. This may buy enough for the entire heating season depending of course on the severity of the climate where you live.
Corn has many benifits beyond price. it is a safe nonexplosive and flash proof fuel which is easily transportable and locally renewable.
A new or good quality used corn stove just may provide you with the best alternate fuel solution for reducing your heating bills.
The use of bio-fuel stoves and furnaces is a smart and environmentally sound addition to the American Home.
