Maeder Brothers Wood Pellets
100% Hardwood – Regional Premium Fuel
Maeder Brothers Wood Pellets are produced by a family-owned sawmill in Michigan that has been operating for over five decades. These pellets are made from kiln-dried hardwood sawdust and residuals from their lumber operation, offering a clean burn and strong performance for residential pellet stoves.
Typical performance: The 40-lb bags deliver dense hardwood fuel with less bark, improved feed rate and cleaner ash compared to many value blends. While specific BTU/ash specs vary by batch, users report solid heat output and a manageable maintenance load when the bags are fresh.
Availability: Distributed primarily in the Midwest U.S., Maeder Brothers Wood Pellets are available via regional dealers and direct purchase from the manufacturer. Because they are a hardwood-only brand with regional focus, check bag date, inventory freshness and local stock before purchasing large quantities.
Status note: While the brand is still listed and known among pellet-stove users, a number of user forum reviews call out batch variation—especially older runs with higher ash or increased fines. It’s recommended to test a few bags early in the season and inspect your pellet stove’s response.
Bottom line: If your pellet stove is tuned for hardwood fuel and you’re looking for a regional U.S. product made from genuine sawmill residuals, Maeder Brothers Wood Pellets are a strong contender—just verify you’re getting a fresh bag and confirm that your local supplier has good stock.
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22 Responses
Won't Buy Again!
Probably the most ash of any pellet I’ve burned in 20 seasons! Large globs of unprocessed sawdust in each bag so far!
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terrible amount of ash. I have burned a dozen brands over the years and these are the lowest heat ouptut and the highest amount of ash. Will never purchase these again