Anybody using a Hearthstone Heritage? Would like to discuss a few things with someone who has experience.
Thanks.
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DAKSY said:Have you performed the "dollar bill" test on the door?
RORY12553 said:Having trouble with the side door and not sure if i need to buy a new handle or if it is something else. Also think i should replace the gaskets they look pretty worn. possibly take a picture of what they should look like around the doors?
Highbeam said:I've shoved just under 25 cords through mine. It's been a fine stove but nearing the point of needing some significant attention after only 4 or 5 (?) seasons. The weak spots that I've found are the black paint is falling off, the hinges are wearing on the cast iron side causing the door to sag, and the door latches catch on a very small tab of cast iron that is very prone to wear (mine is now razor sharp).
The gaskets are very small and of a special high density type. This makes them not tolerate saggy doors very well. I have witnessed a flame front leading from the side door gasket. Also leaks from the internal secondary air manifold joints. My gaskets are original and my burn times are fine. I don't think I will be replacing the gaskets, maybe replace the stove!
The heritage is a fantastic looking stove. It is about as small (with non-cat technology) as any full time burner should buy if they intend to burn overnight. I easily get overnight burns and easily heat my 1700 SF home 100% with wood.
The door latches are flimsy and a pretty bad design but they do shut positively when working correctly. I have found it necessary to oil them with 90 weight gear oil that will distribute itself into the shaft and makes turning the handle very easy. I have determined that the 90 weight is the best lube for hinges and latches, it doesn't dry up and get caked up. Try lifting the door at the handle side to get the latch to align better.
Were existing installations grandfathered? Can't imagine spending thousands on a new furnace only to find out I had to tear it out.Highbeam said:You don't understand hinge wear? Well imagine a hinge there are holes on the door and holes on the frame. There is a pin that slides through both the door holes and the frame holes. Now imagine that those holes become egg shaped from wear. The hinge pin can now float around inside that egg shaped hole and the door will no longer be plumb.
5 cords is not extreme. People that actually use a stove for heat which is very possible with this stove easily consume much more than 5 cords each year. 5 cords is actually pretty low for a non-cat being burnt for about 9 months of the year.
Good job getting the porcelain. It was a few hundred more dollars and certainly will keep the stove looking better longer than the paint. Perhaps I got a bad factory paint job or perhaps I just need to expect to repaint every few years. Neither are a problem with the ceramic. I didn't know that Hearthstone sold a purple version.
Yes stoves are space heaters. The space I'm heating is my whole house and the heritage is more than capable. From what I understand, wood furnaces continue to be illegal in WA. Same with wood boilers.
Highbeam said:You don't understand hinge wear? Well imagine a hinge there are holes on the door and holes on the frame. There is a pin that slides through both the door holes and the frame holes. Now imagine that those holes become egg shaped from wear. The hinge pin can now float around inside that egg shaped hole and the door will no longer be plumb.
5 cords is not extreme. People that actually use a stove for heat which is very possible with this stove easily consume much more than 5 cords each year. 5 cords is actually pretty low for a non-cat being burnt for about 9 months of the year.
Good job getting the porcelain. It was a few hundred more dollars and certainly will keep the stove looking better longer than the paint. Perhaps I got a bad factory paint job or perhaps I just need to expect to repaint every few years. Neither are a problem with the ceramic. I didn't know that Hearthstone sold a purple version.
Yes stoves are space heaters. The space I'm heating is my whole house and the heritage is more than capable. From what I understand, wood furnaces continue to be illegal in WA. Same with wood boilers.
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