Are Biomass Boilers for Everyone?

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As inexpensive and readily available as woody biomass boiler fuel, hog fuel, wood chip fuel, or whatever you want to call it is – why aren’t biomass boilers more commonly used in household heating?

As suppliers of biomass fuel for Central Pennsylvania, we are here to provide some answers to this question and explain what kinds of facilities are best suited to biomass boiler use!

Many may recall Ron Popeil and his famous Ronco kitchen appliance with the tag line “set it and forget it.” Well, that’s not a biomass boiler! If your application or preference calls for minimal attention, you should not consider a woody biomass boiler for these reasons:

Biomass boilers require regular attention: Many of these systems require daily attention while others can extend to weekly.

Biomass boilers are not sold by the average HVAC contractor: The design of these boilers is unique and requires more expertise than the average DIY people or HVAC contractors can give.

Biomass fuel requires bulk dry storage: The biomass needs to stay out of the rain and snow. It works best when used first in, first out.

Biomass fuel needs to be mechanically handled: Biomass is best moved by a tractor with a bucket or a skid loader.

So, who should consider a biomass boiler? Anyone in a setting that can handle the requirements of a biomass boiler!


Here are some examples:

Farms: Most farms need daily attention, have space for storage, and have the equipment necessary to handle biomass fuels. In addition, they have several buildings that require heat.

Manufacturing or warehouse facilities: Large, spacious buildings with doors opening and closing make these facilities a likely application for a biomass boiler.

Schools and healthcare facilities: These facilities often have 24-hour staff, equipment and several buildings requiring heat.

A quick search on the Internet will allow you to locate manufacturers building these systems starting at around 120,000 BTUs. However, a conversation with A.M. Logging staff is the best way to answer your woody biomass supply and pricing questions.

Is a biomass boiler for everybody? No! But could it be for you? Contact A.M. Logging and start the conversation to find out!

Location: Pennsylvania, USA

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