Another alternative method of heating or supplementing your existing heat is to burn corn. Using a corn burning stove can be a cost effective source of heat especially if you live around the Midwest region of the US where corn is more readily available. Burning corn is also considered more environmentally safe than burning traditional fuels such as oil, natural gas and coal. As the corn burns it absorbs as much carbon dioxide as it produces making it less of a pollutant. You will need to make sure you have access to a source for buying corn before purchasing one of these corn pellet stoves.

One of the questions you should ask yourself before purchasing a new corn burner is if you will need an indoor free-standing model, a fireplace insert or if you would prefer an outdoor corn burner broiler. An outdoor model requires the use of underground piping to pump the heat into your home or garage. There are also corn burning furnaces available which are nice if you plan to heat your entire home. The unit you choose will depend on the size of the area you will be heating with your corn burning stove. If it is a small area then a free-standing unit or fireplace insert will be fine. However if you are planning on heating a couple of rooms or even your entire home you will want to purchase either a furnace or outdoor unit.

A free-standing corn burning pellet stove will have a hopper that is usually found near the top of the stove that you fill with corn. The corn is then pulled into the fire box by an auger to be burned. The hopper will generally need to be filled a few times a day for continuous heating. Outdoor or furnace models usually have larger hoppers and won't need to be refilled as often as the indoor free-standing stoves. Fireplace insert models generally have a very small hopper due to the limitation of available space.

Whether you decide on an indoor free-standing model, a fireplace insert or an outdoor model there is no doubt that you will find the perfect one to fit your heating needs. These units can be purchased from such companies as North Star, Flex-Fuel, American Harvest and American Energy Systems. Researching each type of corn burning stove available will help you decide which model is right for you.