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Vermont Wood Pellets

100% Softwood – Super Premium Fuel

Reviewed by the editors Updated August 2, 2026 3 owner ratings · 2 written

Our score 4.5 Editors · out of 5
Owners 3.3 3 ratings
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Vermont Wood Pellets

Vermont Wood Pellets are manufactured in Vermont using only softwood sawdust from sustainably managed forests, compressed through a proprietary process to deliver high heat output and exceptionally low ash. These pellets are engineered for homeowners who want top-tier fuel performance.

Typical specs: Heat values of about 8,500 BTUs per pound and ash content significantly under 0.5% in many batches; bagged in 40-lb units with pallet options for bulk. Their manufacturing process emphasizes clean material, minimal bark, low moisture and screened pellets for consistency.

Availability: These pellets are distributed throughout New England and beyond via select dealers and fuel suppliers. Because of their premium grade and regional manufacturing, availability may be more limited compared with mainstream bag fuels—check bag date, storage condition and local dealer stock.

Status note: Vermont Wood Pellets continues to be listed as an active brand and recognized for high-quality fuel. As with all pellet fuels, batch variation and storage matter—so verifying fresh season stock remains important.

Bottom line: If your pellet stove is tuned for softwood fuel and you’re seeking a cleaner-burning, high-heat option from a regional manufacturer, Vermont Wood Pellets are a strong choice—just confirm you’re getting a current run and good local availability.

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    2 written reviews

    1. Micheal
      • Burns hot
      • Bags held up

      Aren't the best for my 2 Harmon stoves. Won't slide down the hopper to use a full hopper, too sticky...several times found stove with no fire because of shutting down due to pellets not sliding down hopper with 3/4 of hopper still full! Not low ash, lots of creosote buildup on burnpot floor, after 2 days glass door is totally covered in crud. Have to keep cleaning leading edge of fire in the burnpot of black ash every couple of hours. For my stoves, these act like your run of the mill typical softwood pellets. Yes, they'll burn...they'll make heat...but they're no hardwood pellet that burns cleaner, in my 30 years of burning wood pellets. On the plus side, the bags ar pretty tough, AND recyclable!

      Liked

      Tough bags. Light easily due to being softwood.

      Disliked

      Lots of creosote, sticky in hopper, more ash than hardwood.

    2. Dan Haggerty
      • Burns cool
      • High ash
      • Torn or damp bags
      • Inconsistent

      Have been buying these for several years. This winter (2023-2024), every fourth bag or so had sawdust in the bag and did not burn well. Had tons of ash. I told the company who offered nothing. WILL NOT BUY AGAIN.

      Disliked

      High ash, sawdust in middle of bag. No recourse by company so $800 plus delivery down the drain, thanks.

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