Pros

• Clean burning
• Allows extended burn times
• Can be mixed 50/50 with corn
• Easy to store
• Pellets are readily available, found in most hardware stores
• Some pellet appliances are self-lighting and run off a room thermostat

Cons

• Pellet appliances are usually more expensive than wood
• Consumers can't get "free" pellets like they can wood
• Pellet appliances require electricity to operate
• Pellet appliances historically require the most service and maintenance