What is a pellet furnace designed to burn for heat production?

A pellet furnace is specifically designed to burn compressed wood pellets or biomass for heat production. These pellets are made from renewable resources, such as wood shavings, sawdust, and other organic waste materials, which makes using a pellet furnace an environmentally friendly option.

The combustion of these pellets generates heat, which can then be distributed throughout a home or building. Pellet furnaces are known for their efficient and clean burning characteristics, which result in lower emissions compared to many traditional heating methods. This efficiency stems from the high density and low moisture content of the pellets, allowing them to burn more completely.

In contrast, the other options—natural gas, coal, and oil—are not the intended fuels for a pellet furnace. Each fuel type requires different combustion technologies and systems, as they have distinct burning characteristics, byproducts, and energy content. As a result, each furnace type is engineered to accommodate a specific fuel source, and a pellet furnace is optimized for the use of wood pellets and biomass only.