Pros and cons of pellets, cordwood
PROS: Convenience, price (compared to oil), automation, low emissions. Convection heat doesn’t dry the air as much as a woodstove.
CONS: The stoves require more maintenance and cleaning and are less versatile. They require electric power to operate.
PROS: Less maintenance, price (compared to oil), aesthetics. No electric power required.
CONS: More work starting and tending fires, emissions. Radiant heat dries the air in the home.