All the heat you need in a small space
Slim or flat pellet stoves are the right compromise for those who want to switch to pellet heating to save on heating costs but have limited space at home.
These ecological and sustainable generators, besides being space-saving, must also be efficient to adequately meet family needs and, of course, visually appealing. Here are the 3 factors to pay attention to if you want to choose the best slim pellet stove for your home.
1. Dimensions
To fit into a small space, the stove must have compact dimensions. If you need to install it in a corridor, it must be flat, or shallow, to avoid obstructing the passage.
The best slim pellet stoves take up less space than a radiator. Because of their reduced thickness, sometimes less than 30 cm, they are also called flat pellet stoves.
However, within a few centimeters, there is everything you need. Careful study of shapes and design ensures that even ultra-slim stoves feature a tank as spacious as that of a traditional stove.
The ideal choice is models with the smoke outlet on the top. This allows you to place them against the wall, just 5 cm from it, saving additional space along the corridor.
Moreover, in addition to taking up little space, they are also easy to blend with the style of your furniture, as seen in the photo below.
2. Efficiency
Even though they are compact solutions, slim pellet stoves must ensure high performance and efficiency to guarantee the right level of comfort at home. This is why you should carefully read the energy label when purchasing a pellet stove.
What should you check?
First of all, thermal power, expressed in kW. Don’t assume that a stove with higher power is automatically better than one with lower power. It all depends on the volumes you need to heat and the insulation of your home. If you want to use the heat generated by the stove to heat multiple rooms, perhaps even on different floors, you should opt for ductable models.
Speaking of which, check out this article to understand how a ducted pellet stove works.
Then there's efficiency, a percentage value representing the amount of heat generated by combustion that is effectively transferred to the environment.
The best brands of pellet stoves, both slim and traditional, have an efficiency of 90%, compared to the 50-60% of open wood-burning fireplaces. Using pellets to heat your home is therefore a cost-effective choice, especially economically, because you consume—and purchase—less fuel for home heating.
The label also provides information on the quality certifications the product has received. If present, they guarantee a stove with low emissions and excellent efficiency, as required by current regulations.
Even though they have compact dimensions, the best slim pellet stoves are equipped with modern technologies such as programmable ignition and shutdown and remote management via smartphone.
3. Design
With a flat-shaped pellet stove, you can make use of areas of your home that would otherwise remain unused, such as corridors, without taking away space from furniture or compromising its style.
The best slim pellet stoves have a minimalist design and clean lines, allowing the unit to fit seamlessly into any architectural style.
How can you be sure?
Choose the MCZ stove you like, and from the product page, you can view the stove in 360° in the finish of your choice. Using augmented reality, you can preview how the stove will look in your home. This way, you can be sure you're making the right choice, even in terms of design.
