I burned wood for years as a kid, and after a decade long break from woodburning, I've finally got a house that came with a woodstove and this has been my first season in a long time burning. The stove that came with my house is old, cracked, leaky, inefficient and I'm not even sure who manufactured it. So I'm in the market for a new stove!
I'll list the qualifications I'm looking for in a new one, and perhaps some of you will have some suggestions?
1. Take at least an 18 inch log, and bigger is better.
2. Be able to take a blower. Mine heats the south half of the house fine, but does little for the north half. I'm heating about 1500 sq feet.
3. Should be on legs or a pedestal, I don't like bending down or getting in the floor to tend the fire.
4. Not be huge, I've got about 25 inches by 40 inches for it to sit in, not counting the clearance.
5. A glass door to view the fire is desirable, but not make or break.
6. I'd like to spend no more than $600 new, and could buy in early July for that price. In September, I could afford more in the area of $1000. There is wiggle room in the budget, but of course I'll be happier paying less.
Used is a possibility, but I doubt I'll have much to pick from on that market. I'm also willing to pay some shipping, especially if it helps me beat sales tax. I've found a lot online is cheaper even after I pay shipping compared to the local dealers, so the shipping is not a turnoff.
Thanks in advance for your advice!
I'll list the qualifications I'm looking for in a new one, and perhaps some of you will have some suggestions?
1. Take at least an 18 inch log, and bigger is better.
2. Be able to take a blower. Mine heats the south half of the house fine, but does little for the north half. I'm heating about 1500 sq feet.
3. Should be on legs or a pedestal, I don't like bending down or getting in the floor to tend the fire.
4. Not be huge, I've got about 25 inches by 40 inches for it to sit in, not counting the clearance.
5. A glass door to view the fire is desirable, but not make or break.
6. I'd like to spend no more than $600 new, and could buy in early July for that price. In September, I could afford more in the area of $1000. There is wiggle room in the budget, but of course I'll be happier paying less.
Used is a possibility, but I doubt I'll have much to pick from on that market. I'm also willing to pay some shipping, especially if it helps me beat sales tax. I've found a lot online is cheaper even after I pay shipping compared to the local dealers, so the shipping is not a turnoff.
Thanks in advance for your advice!