Good things come in small packages and the US Stove 5501S pellet stove is sure to continue that tradition. By combining a full size burning system with a small cabinet and hopper, the 5501S combines the best of both worlds. It can heat up to 2,200 sq. ft. yet its small footprint and clearances allow it to fit easily into smaller areas. Upgraded digital controls with a remote control make this stove easy to adjust. The ceramic glass window comes with an air wash system to keep the fire viewable. The 20 LB. hopper provides up to 13 hours of burn time and because of its size, you will get fewer auger jams due to collapsed pellets. Pellet heaters work by using a software driven control board to precisely deliver a predetermined amount of fuel from the hopper into a burn chamber. An electric heating element, used only in startup, heats the pellets until they ignite. The combustion blower forces air through the burn chamber and once ignited, it provides an active combustion of the pellets resulting in very little ash. The exhaust and heat pass through one side of air chambers where on the other side, the variable speed room blower gathers the heat and distributes this through the room. This entire process results in a very clean burning, efficient heating machine for your home.