Pellet stove installation costs a national average of $2,327, with most homeowners paying $1,009 to $3,667, per Angi’s 2026 data from 466 verified projects.1 Other published figures differ: Fixr averages $3,000, HomeGuide $1,600 to $4,100, and Bob Vila reported $2,293 in 2023 citing Angi and HomeAdvisor — published figures that differ and are not reconciled by the sources.3,4,5 Figures below are the latest published national figures* from each source.
*National figures, not local quotes. Angi’s page is 2026 data (updated October 15, 2026); HomeAdvisor was updated June 19, 2026; Fixr was updated January 22, 2026; HomeGuide’s page carries a 2026 title label; Bob Vila published December 19, 2023. Your price depends on stove type and BTU output, venting complexity, location, and local labor.
$2,327
national average (Angi, 2026)
$1,009 – $3,667
typical range (Angi)
$3,000
average (Fixr)
$1,600 – $4,100
average install (HomeGuide)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | $2,327 average (466 verified projects); most pay $1,009 – $3,667 | Pellet stove installation guide (2026 data, updated October 15, 2026) |
| HomeAdvisor | $2,327 average; $1,009 – $3,667 range | Pellet stove cost guide (updated June 19, 2026) |
| Fixr | $3,000 average; $1,000 – $4,500 range | Pellet stove installation guide (updated January 22, 2026) |
| HomeGuide | $1,600 – $4,100 average installation; $900 – $2,600 unit alone | Pellet/wood stove installer and cost page (2026 title label) |
| Bob Vila | $2,293 average; $1,036 – $3,550 range, attributed to Angi and HomeAdvisor | Pellet stove installation cost guide (published December 19, 2023) |
Angi owns HomeAdvisor, and their average and range are identical; neither attributes the other, so we report them as matching figures, not corroboration.1,2 Bob Vila explicitly attributes its $2,293 headline to Angi and HomeAdvisor, whose pages have since been updated to $2,327.1,5 The stove-type price ranges on Angi, HomeAdvisor, and Fixr are also identical except the insert top end ($6,000 versus Fixr’s $7,000) — again matching figures across pages with no attribution, which alone don’t establish independent corroboration.1,2,3
Cost by size (BTU output)
The stove unit alone averages around $2,000, with most homeowners spending $1,000 to $3,000 before labor (Angi, 2026); HomeGuide prices units at $900 to $2,600.1,4 Angi’s size breakdown:1
| Size (BTUs) | Unit cost range (2026) |
|---|---|
| 9,000 | $800 – $1,200 |
| 15,000 | $1,000 – $1,500 |
| 20,000 | $1,500 – $3,000 |
| 30,000 | $2,000 – $3,500 |
| 50,000 | $3,000 – $5,000 |
Cost by stove type
Freestanding and wall- or window-mounted pellet stoves run $1,000 to $5,000 installed, while inserts cost $2,000 to $6,000 (Angi, HomeAdvisor) or $2,000 to $7,000 (Fixr).1,2,3 Angi notes wall-mounted units run $250 to $400 more than window-mounted models because they require cutting an opening and a wall sleeve, and its project data shows 65% of homeowners install freestanding stoves versus 23% inserts.1 HomeAdvisor claims an insert can cut fireplace heat loss from up to 80% to about 30% — its figure, presented as its own.2
Labor and venting
Standard installation labor runs $250 to $1,000 (HomeAdvisor), $200 to $1,000 or 10% to 20% of the total (Fixr), or $35 to $55 per hour and $200 to $850 on average (Bob Vila).2,3,5 Venting drives much of the labor spread: Bob Vila prices a short vent at $200 to $300 and a ceiling vent at $600 to $800.5 Angi recommends professional installation — citing fire risk, carbon monoxide, and code-compliant clearances — and notes a pro handles permits and venting to local codes; extras like backup power supplies run $150 to $600.1
What it costs to run
Published running-cost figures differ widely and are not reconciled: HomeAdvisor puts pellets and electricity at about $200 per month ($150 to $250 in winter), HomeGuide at $130 to $220 per month, Fixr at $90 to $405 per month (30 to 60 pounds of pellets per winter day), and Bob Vila at just $40 to $50 per month including about $25 of pellets — while Angi prices electricity alone at roughly $10 per month.1,2,3,4,5 Pellet prices themselves also differ: $7.50 per 40-pound bag and $350 per ton (HomeAdvisor) versus $4 to $9 per bag and $200 to $350 per ton (Fixr).2,3 On longevity, pellet stoves last at least 10 years and up to 15 to 20 with maintenance (Angi); HomeGuide contrasts pellet stoves at up to 15 years with wood stoves at 20 or more.1,4
Is there a federal tax credit?
Not for new installations. HomeGuide’s page still references the federal biomass stove credit’s 75% thermal-efficiency requirement, but the IRS states the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit — 30% of costs including installation labor, up to $2,000 per year for biomass stoves and boilers rated at least 75% thermally efficient — applied only to qualifying property placed in service on or before December 31, 2025.4,6 A pellet stove installed in 2026 does not qualify unless Congress revives or replaces the credit. Note that the IRS page is internally inconsistent: its lead says the credit covers improvements “made through December 31, 2025,” while an eligibility line reads “before December 31, 2025” — and the statute, 26 U.S.C. § 25C(i), ends the credit only for property placed in service “after December 31, 2025,” making the cutoff inclusive. A tax professional can confirm what applies to your situation.
Related guides
Wood Stove Installation Cost
Fireplace Insert Cost
Winterize House Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does Pellet Stove Installation Cost? (2026 Data, updated October 15, 2026)
2. HomeAdvisor — How Much Does a Pellet Stove Cost? (updated June 19, 2026)
3. Fixr — Cost to Install a Pellet Stove (updated January 22, 2026)
4. HomeGuide — Pellet & Wood Stove Installation Cost (2026 title label)
5. Bob Vila — How Much Does Pellet Stove Installation Cost? (published December 19, 2023)
6. IRS — Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (qualifying property placed in service on or before December 31, 2025)