Inferno Wood Pellets
Hardwood / Hardwood-Dominant Blend – High-Heat Fuel (Legacy Brand)
Inferno Wood Pellets were produced at a plant in Rumford, Rhode Island, using hardwood sawdust and residuals in large-volume production runs. They were marketed as a premium grade pellet fuel meant to deliver strong heat and consistent burns.
Typical performance (based on older user data): the pellets offered decent flame height but several users reported higher ash and more frequent cleanup compared to top-tier brands. Availability was strong in New England and some Mid-Atlantic markets for a time.
Status note: This brand shows limited current activity, and recent user forums suggest batch quality and manufacturer consistency declined. If you come across Inferno bags, treat them as legacy stock — check bag date, inspect for fines/ash issues and plan a test-burn before committing to multiple tons.
Bottom line: Inferno Wood Pellets may still function as heating fuel, but given their uncertain current status and past reports of variable performance, they are best approached with caution. Testing a few bags first is wise before purchasing large quantities.
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Heat Output
(4.5)
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Ash Level
(2.5)
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Bag Quality
(3.5)
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Overall Quality
(3)
User Review
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66 Responses
I bought two tons of Inferno pellets a couple of years ago and were the worst pellets I ever used. They would be great in the summer to air condition my house. They must be ice cubes in pellet form. Wouldn’t take any more of these even if they were free. Had to clean my stove at least once a day and sometimes twice. I burned them in a Cornflame stove. Couldn’t even melt butter on the stove.
I don’t understand how the reviews can be so different. Some people love ’em some people hate ’em. I used to think it was from batch to batch getting a different mix of source materials and sold under the same brand. Now I’m starting to think that it is more a matter of your particular stove. I lucked out and got some Inferno pellets at Lowes Concord NH 3/9/2014 during a pellet shortage. Someone was returning tons so I was concerned about what I might be getting. What a pleasant surprise when I starting burning these. They burn hotter than anything else I have tried so far, (except maybe the same as Cubex) allowing me to slow down the feed rate, and the glass is staying clean. I’m only on my second bag so I don’t have long term information. I usually shut it down for a quick cleaning daily but I skipped it today. I have an older Lopi Pioneer I bought used, so it’s a top feeder. It is piped into a central chimney in an old home where a wood stove used to be.
You get what you pay for Period. This is G-Lopes getting rid or His waste from his transfer station. This is why they smell like Plastic and other matter in each pellet. Burn like crap and twice as fast. Just now Robert Kraft has his hands in it . So stay tuned
these pellets produce decent heat if you dont mind cleaning your stove once a weak. i have burned some very high quality pellets before living in vermont and i would never buy these againg unless there were no other options.
First time using Inferno pellets in my Harman fireplace insert and they are giving the hottest nicest looking fire I have had yet,