The pellet stove has many advantages for users who do not have wood or gas readily available. The conveniences of a pellet stove are that you can start the fire simply by pushing a button ignitor; pellet stoves burn more efficiently and create less ash than wood; and the automatic thermostat regulates the warm/cold cycle and turns the unit on and off as needed. Pellet fuel is available in 40 lb. bags which can be easily transported and stored and is readily clean to handle.