Venting is an important, functioning component of all stovesAnd pellet, wood and gas stoves have different venting systems. Before or during the process of buying a new stove, it's good to understand how the various types of stoves vent to the outdoors. And since venting probably isn't something you deal with every day, you might have questions?

Let us help! The infographic below illustrates venting and how it works for various types of stoves.


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You see, stove venting varies by the type of fuel being burned in the stove. For instance, wood-burning stoves will always be vented through the roof of your house, but pellet-burning stoves can be vented vertically through the roof, or horizontally through the wall to the outdoors. Same with gas stoves - venting can be routed in either direction - vertically or horizontally.

Now that you understand venting, perhaps it's time to consider your options for stoves? There are many styles of highly efficient wood-, gas- and pellet-burning stoves that will not only heat your home but beautifully complement your home's décor. Check them out here.