A stove that burns corn utilizes the dried kernels from corn to generate heat. They do not burn corn stalks, corn cobs, or other parts of the plant. The dried kernels product heat much like a pellet burning stove but the cost of the corn can be as much as one-quarter the cost of pellets as fuel. There is a basket into which the corn is placed for burning. The corn burns to generate heat and a fan circulates the heated air out of the stove and into your home. The gases produced by the process of burning corn are exhausted out a stove pipe and chimney, out into the open air outside your home. After the corn burns, you will have ash which must be removed from the appliance regularly but corn burns so efficiently that there is little ash remaining compared to wood burning appliances.

You can select from many models of stoves that use corn as a fuel source. Some models look like enclosed free-standing fireplaces, some are built for inserting into a fireplace cavity, and others are manufactured to look much like old-fashioned pot-bellied stoves of years by gone which have a top surface that can be used for cooking. The type you select should be based on your available space and personal preferences. Most of these appliances have a heat-proof glass door which permits the fire to be viewed, making the stove very similar to a fireplace.

A stove for burning corn will not completely free you from use of electricity because the fire starter in the stove commonly uses electricity to start the burning process, setting the corn afire. However, the electricity used is a tiny amount and is only used for a very short time. This type of stove can save your as much as 80% of the amount of electricity used for heat in electric-powered central heat units.

Today, the cost of fueling a stove with corn kernels is one of the most cost-efficient means of heating the living spaces in your home. Choosing a stove with an effective blower will circulate the air so that several rooms can be heated from a single unit.

As with any type of fireplace-like heat source, you must practice safety measures when using a corn fueled stove. You should install carbon dioxide detectors in your house so that you will know if exhaust gases are leaking into your living space before they become deadly. You must always follow the manual provided by the manufacturer regarding how to use your heating appliance to prevent the possibility to starting a house fire. Unless you are an expert, have an experienced stove installation service install your corn burning stove.