Somerset Wood Pellets
100% Hardwood – Premium Grade Fuel
Somerset Wood Pellets are manufactured from kiln-dried hardwoods such as oak, maple, hickory and cherry, using residual sawdust and wood fibers from a hardwood flooring/lumber production facility. They’re designed for high-performance residential heating—close to 100% hardwood, ultra-low bark content, minimal fines.
Typical specs list less than 1% ash and less than 0.5% fines, with high BTU output and low sodium (under 300 ppm) for clean burning. Bag size: 40 lb; pallet: 50 bags. Manufactured in Kentucky and distributed via pellet dealers across the U.S.
Status note: The brand remains active and clearly displays “100% Hardwoods,” “Less than 1% ash” and “High BTU” in its marketing. Availability is region-dependent—because it’s a true hardwood fuel, stock may be tighter and price somewhat higher than blended options.
Bottom line: If you want a pellet fuel made from true hardwood species, engineered for clean burn and solid heat output, Somerset Wood Pellets are a strong choice—just verify bag date, storage condition, and local availability before buying by the ton.
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Sept 2019 – Got the bag in the mail a few weeks ago and put them in the hopper ASAP. Once the nights started to get colder these were a Blazin!. Fantastic pellet as usual! these are always one of my favs. Hardwood flooring companies can put out some of the best pellets. Kiln dried oak is always a pleaser. If you like these pellets then also check out Turman wood pellets or Greenway wood pellets.
I love these pellets. When you can find them at Depot, GRAB THEM!
Somerset Wood Pellets are premium certified hardwood heating pellets made from 100% hardwood sawdust and fibers sourced from Merrick Hardwoods’ manufacturing process. These pellets are designed for clean, efficient combustion with high BTU output, very low ash (< 1%), and minimal fines (< 0.5%), making them suitable for residential pellet stoves and furnaces seeking a consistent and environmentally friendly heating fuel. The brand emphasizes renewable energy utilization and performance across North America.






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I’m glad that I’m not the only one that has seen somerset pellets go to shit the last couple years. The darker pellets, that’s contaminants or bark. I called the factory last year, they told me it was from a new pellet press.
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