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Clean Burn Wood Pellets

100% Softwood – Super Premium Fuel

Reviewed by the editors Updated January 15, 2026 4 owner ratings · 4 written

Our score 4.4 Editors · out of 5
Owners 1.3 4 ratings
  • 5★ 0
  • 4★ 0
  • 3★ 0
  • 2★ 1
  • 1★ 3

Clean Burn Wood Pellets

Clean Burn Wood Pellets are produced using only softwood sawdust and residuals, with no bark, binders or fillers. They’re designed for homeowners who want top-tier performance: high heat output, very low ash, and minimal cleanup.

Typical specs from recent runs include an 8,500+ BTU per pound rating, ash content below 0.5%, and screen fines under 0.5%. These pellets come in 40-lb bags and are geared toward burner owners serious about pellet quality.

Availability: While produced in the U.S. Northwest, Clean Burn pellets are distributed across many regions via specialty dealers and stove-fuel distributors. Because of their premium nature, availability may be more limited than mainstream offerings—always check bag date, storage condition and delivery timing before buying by the ton.

Status note: The brand remains recognized as a premium softwood pellet option, though some user-forum feedback indicates batch variation or older inventory risks. If you find Clean Burn bags, treat them like a high-end fuel: verify freshness and test early.

Bottom line: If your pellet stove runs best on softwood pellets and you want an ultra-clean, high-heat option with minimal ash, Clean Burn Wood Pellets are a standout choice—just make sure you’re sourcing a fresh bag and your local supply has the current-season run.

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4 written reviews

  1. John

    Not a brand i would recommend, i have to clean my stove twice as much as other brands.

    Disliked

    To much slag

  2. kerry

    quality control is horrible just purchased a ton of their red bagged pellets most of the bags are filled with 1/4" size pellets, they jam the feeder and the stove goes out constantly, they also produce so much ash i have to clean my quadra fire pellet stove daily, i burn 2.5 tons of pellets per year and i will not buy cleanburn again

    Disliked

    pellets to small
    to much ash

  3. Richard Seward

    I have burnt the clean burn brand pellets for years now and work at a local stove shop in Yakima Wa. The white bags the pellets really seem larger than now the red bags the pellets are smaller. I’m noticing lower heat output now the temps outside have really dropped. Thats going to mean burning at a higher feed rate to accomplish same heat output that costs us even more for heating coasts. Any explanation from Clean burn company would be appricated. I’m thinking of chang brands at this piont.

  4. Jeff Pack

    When my stove came up for service, my cleaner asked if I'd been using Clean Burn Pellets, as there was major damage. He sees this in most stoves using Clean Burn Pellets. I switched to Bear Mountain and havent had an issue in years. My stove was only 2 years old at the time. The guy that fixed my stove did not sell me pellets.

    Liked

    none

    Disliked

    major damage to stove.

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