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How much pellet fuel do I need to heat my home?

A lot depends on your home heating situation and location.

If you're heating a large home in the South Island with Azwood® pellet fuel, you may need more than someone who is heating a smaller dwelling in the North Island. So it's very dependent on your situation. 

A rule of thumb is 1kg of our Azwood® pellets will provide approximately one hour burn time on a medium heat setting.

However, the best thing to do is try Azwood® pellets in your pellet fire to understand your heating requirements.


Below are a few things that can help you get the most out of your pellet fuel.

  1. Ensure your pellet fuel is ENplus® A1 certified.
  2. Clean your pellet fire regularly.
  3. Store your bags in an optimal environment.
  4. Don't buy damaged bags.