Hello everyone!
Just signed up and I've got to say this is a great forum, very informative! Thanks to all of you with the answers that take time to help out.
I live in an old brick home in eastern Idaho. 1300 sq ft main level with a basement of the same size. I'm wanting to put a wood stove in the basement because there is easy access to a block chimney. I am looking for advice as to suggested brands/models of freestanding wood stoves. I'm not commited to this house so if I end up spening a lot of money, i'd like to be able to take the stove with me.
With the above info, hopefully you will be able to point me in a direction. I was originally drawn to the Oslo 500 at a local dealer, but am concerned about maintanance and moving it as it is cast (not the weight so much as durability). Do you really need to rebuild them often or after you move them?
Here is a list of brands in my area. Please let me know if you heard anything really good or bad about a brand.
Jotul
Hampton
Regency
Excalibur
Enviro
Blaze King
Lennox
Lopi
Pacific Energy
I don't mind spending more, but are there good efficient stoves at a discount?
Thanks in advance,
clark
Just signed up and I've got to say this is a great forum, very informative! Thanks to all of you with the answers that take time to help out.
I live in an old brick home in eastern Idaho. 1300 sq ft main level with a basement of the same size. I'm wanting to put a wood stove in the basement because there is easy access to a block chimney. I am looking for advice as to suggested brands/models of freestanding wood stoves. I'm not commited to this house so if I end up spening a lot of money, i'd like to be able to take the stove with me.
With the above info, hopefully you will be able to point me in a direction. I was originally drawn to the Oslo 500 at a local dealer, but am concerned about maintanance and moving it as it is cast (not the weight so much as durability). Do you really need to rebuild them often or after you move them?
Here is a list of brands in my area. Please let me know if you heard anything really good or bad about a brand.
Jotul
Hampton
Regency
Excalibur
Enviro
Blaze King
Lennox
Lopi
Pacific Energy
I don't mind spending more, but are there good efficient stoves at a discount?
Thanks in advance,
clark