Short answer: For most people the best place to buy a pellet heater in Tasmania is Pellet Fires Tasmania, with service depots in Moonah (Hobart) and Invermay (Launceston). They’ve been selling pellet heating in Tasmania since 2001, employ their own technicians, and carry the biggest range of cheap parts in the state. On the North-West Coast, Central Coast Heating in Ulverstone sells and services the same range. If you want a premium Italian heater, Piazzetta is sold by Tas Energy & Heating (Somerset), Smart Living Centre (Launceston), Hunts Heating (Moonah) and Clennetts Mitre 10 (Kingston).
I moved to Tassie in 2014 and spent years carting firewood up a steep hill before switching to a pellet heater. It took me about a year of visiting heating shops, asking questions and doing my homework before I bought one, so this list is the guide I wish I’d had. I also run a Facebook group for Tasmanian pellet heater owners, so I hear first-hand which retailers people are happy with and which ones leave them stuck when something breaks.
Pellet heater retailers in Tasmania at a glance
| Retailer | Location | Brands | Price range | Servicing | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pellet Fires Tasmania | Moonah (Hobart), Invermay (Launceston) | MacLeod, Grace, Sampson, Palazzetti | $2,500 – $5,800 | In-house technicians | Large range, cheapest in the state |
| Central Coast Heating | Ulverstone (NW Coast) | Pellet Fires Tasmania range, Palazzetti, Haas+Sohn | $2,500 – $5,800+ | Own service vehicle based in Ulverstone | Some stock |
| Smart Living Centre | Invermay (Launceston) | Piazzetta | $6,000 – $10,000 | Ask before buying | Ask before buying |
| Tas Energy & Heating | Somerset (NW Coast) | Piazzetta | $4,420 – $11,000 | In-house (contractor for outlying areas) | Ask before buying |
| Hunts Heating | Moonah (Hobart) | Piazzetta | $9,060 – $9,830 (P230M) | Ask before buying | Stocks parts for popular brands |
| Clennetts Mitre 10 | Kingston (Hobart) | Piazzetta Superior range | Call for pricing | Ask before buying | Ask before buying |
Before you visit any of them, read my list of questions to ask before buying a pellet heater. Who you buy from matters as much as which heater you buy.
Southern Tasmania (Hobart)
Pellet Fires Tasmania – Moonah (also Launceston)
$2500 – $5800
Pellet Fires Tasmania (PFTas) has been selling pellet heating in Tasmania since 2001 and has depots in Moonah and Invermay. They sell more than 20 models across the MacLeod, Grace, Sampson and Palazzetti ranges. Freestanding heaters go from 6 kW to 13 kW, fireplace inserts are 13 kW, and their hydronic pellet boilers run from 18 kW to 50 kW for radiator or underfloor heating.
As a rough guide from their own sizing, a 6 kW heater suits up to about 80 m², a 9 kW up to 110 m² and a 13 kW up to 165 m². Prices for their freestanding heaters were around $2,500 to $5,800 when I last checked.
My take: This is where I bought my own pellet heater, and it’s where I’d send most people. They install and service with their own technicians, and because they import directly they keep a big range of parts at prices nobody else in Tasmania matches, which is great if you like to do your own maintenance. Read my full review: should you buy from Pellet Fires Tasmania?
Hunts Heating – Moonah
$9060 – $9830
Hunts Heating at 59–61 Charles Street, Moonah sells Piazzetta pellet heaters and stocks spare parts for a number of popular heater brands. When I last visited, the only Piazzetta model on display was the P230M at around $9,060 to $9,830. Hunts buys from the same Piazzetta distributor as Tas Energy & Heating, so other models can most likely be ordered in.
My take: A good option for southern Tasmanians who want to see a Piazzetta in person. Ask who services the heater after the sale and how long parts take to arrive.
Clennetts Mitre 10 – Kingston
Clennetts Mitre 10 Kingston sells a limited range of Piazzetta pellet heaters, only the Piazzetta Superior range. You won’t find them on the Mitre 10 website, so call or visit the store. Clennetts is also one of the most popular places in Hobart to buy wood pellets.
For more detail on the south, see my guide to where to buy a pellet heater in Hobart.
Northern Tasmania (Launceston)
Pellet Fires Tasmania – Invermay
Same range, parts and technicians as the Moonah depot above. If you’re in the north this is the first place I’d visit.
Smart Living Centre – Invermay
$6000 to $10000
Smart Living Centre’s showroom at 301 Invermay Road, Invermay sells Piazzetta pellet heaters, with prices from around $6,000 to $10,000. Piazzetta heaters are known for their hand-made Majolica ceramic panels, and they look like nothing else on the market. Smart Living Centre only started selling pellet heaters in late 2024 / early 2025, so they’re much newer to pellet heating than PFTas.
My take: Worth a look if you want something premium and you’re in Launceston. Because they’re new to pellet heaters, ask who does the servicing and which parts they keep on hand before you buy. My review of whether Piazzetta pellet heaters are any good covers the brand in more detail.
For more on the north, see where to buy a pellet heater in Launceston.
North-West Coast
Central Coast Heating – Ulverstone
$2500 – $5800
Central Coast Heating at 31A Victoria Street, Ulverstone sells the Pellet Fires Tasmania range plus two European brands: Palazzetti from Italy and Haas+Sohn from Austria. The European models cost more but are beautifully made. They install and maintain the heaters they sell from a service vehicle based in Ulverstone, and they’re also Pellet Fires Tasmania’s service partner on the North-West Coast.
My take: If you live on the NW coast, this is the obvious place to start. They keep some parts in stock, but for anything unusual it may be quicker or cheaper to order from PFTas.
Tas Energy & Heating – Somerset
$4420 – $11000
Tas Energy & Heating sells Italian-made Piazzetta pellet heaters from about 6 kW to 12 kW, priced from around $4,420 to $11,000. They service heaters in-house but use a contractor for customers who live further away.
My take: If you want a heater that doesn’t look like everyone else’s, Piazzetta’s European styles aren’t available anywhere else. Read should you buy from Tas Energy & Heating?
Closed: Bass Pellet Heaters (Launceston)
Bass Pellet Heaters has closed down. It’s the best example of why you should buy from a well-established retailer: when a retailer disappears, getting servicing and parts becomes much harder. If you own a Bass heater, see what Bass pellet heater owners can do now and my earlier review, should you buy from Bass Pellet Heaters?
What about Bunnings and BBQs Galore?
If you’ve seen a cheap pellet heater at Bunnings or BBQs Galore, read my Bunnings and BBQs Galore pellet heater review before buying. Price is only part of the story. Servicing and parts support after the sale matter much more over the life of a pellet heater.
5 questions to ask any retailer before you buy
- Do you service pellet heaters yourselves, or use a contractor?
- Which parts do you keep in stock for this model (igniter, auger motor, fans, control board)?
- How long have you sold this brand, and who is the Australian distributor?
- What does the warranty cover, and who handles warranty claims?
- Do you sell wood pellets, and how much per bag?
Retailers’ pellet prices vary, so you may save by buying your pellets somewhere else. See where to buy wood pellets in Tasmania.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to buy a pellet heater in Tasmania?
For most buyers, Pellet Fires Tasmania. They have the widest range, their own technicians, cheap parts and over 20 years of trading, with depots in Moonah and Invermay. For a premium Italian heater, look at the Piazzetta retailers above.
How much does a pellet heater cost in Tasmania?
Expect roughly $2,500 to $5,800 for a standard freestanding pellet heater from Pellet Fires Tasmania or Central Coast Heating, and roughly $4,400 to $11,000 for a premium European model such as Piazzetta. Installation is extra. To compare running costs, read how much a pellet heater costs to run.
What size pellet heater do I need?
As a rough guide, 6 kW heats up to about 80 m², 9 kW up to about 110 m² and 13 kW up to about 165 m². Insulation makes a big difference. My house was built in 1996 and didn’t hold heat well until I improved the insulation, so get the retailer to look at your home before choosing a size.
Can I buy pellet heater parts in Tasmania?
Yes. Pellet Fires Tasmania has the biggest range at the best prices, and Central Coast Heating and Hunts Heating stock some parts too. For any brand, ask which parts are kept in stock before you buy.
More pellet heater guides
- Top 5 pellet heaters in Tasmania
- The ultimate pellet heater guide
- Best pellet heaters in Australia
- Where to buy wood pellets in Australia
Know another Tasmanian retailer selling pellet heaters, or had a good or bad experience with one of the shops above? Let me know and I’ll keep this list up to date.