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westplains1865 t1_j1m8vd8 wrote

Reply to comment by baxterstate in Factbox: About 1.2 million without power in United States from winter storms by Smithy2232

Thanks, I appreciate the response. Would you also recommend a wood or wood pelet stove? They seem to be popular and I've been trying to lean about them. I'm coming from Illinois and will miss the cheap and readily available natural gas.

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baxterstate t1_j1muvc5 wrote

Wood pellet stoves still need electricity. Wood stoves don’t. However, pellet stoves are more efficient. Get an emergency generator first, professionally installed with a transfer switch so you don’t electrocute a lineman trying to restore power. Then check out various heating methods. If you plan to rent the house or have guests while you’re not there, I wouldn’t get a wood stove.

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