- Dec 5, 2005
- 12
Just checking in. I haven't stopped in to the forum lately and thought I'd stop in and say Hello! Well I guess winter has finally checked in too in full force around most of the country.
I moved my coal stove out last fall and slid my old Fisher stove in place since I got caught up on the wood cutting plus I did not like paying $750. for coal. The cost of my wood is free, just the cost of chain saw gas, oil, my truck gas and time, etc. so this winter's cost of heating has been relatively cheap. On the really cold days, I do kick on the oil burner and cheat a little in the morning but it usually stays off the rest of the day plus the fact that I am too lazy to get up at 3 am and throw a log on. But the ol' Fisher made quick work of my huge pile of wood since it is 25 years old or more and not very efficient. But she does keep the house warmer then the coal stove! Someday I'll get one of the modern more efficient stoves that burn less wood for the same BTU's. I was eyeing up the Quadrafires but I see a lot of you in this forum talk highly of the Vermont Castings so I've been leaning toward those and even watching them on Ebay to get more familiar with the models and prices. I see they have some very impressive efficiency ratings.
If anyone cares to share (bragging is fine) about their Vermont Castings and how much it heats while being easy on the woodpile - I'm listening! Or any make or model for that matter since I realize there are many good stoves manufactured today.
Stay Warm!
Bill
I moved my coal stove out last fall and slid my old Fisher stove in place since I got caught up on the wood cutting plus I did not like paying $750. for coal. The cost of my wood is free, just the cost of chain saw gas, oil, my truck gas and time, etc. so this winter's cost of heating has been relatively cheap. On the really cold days, I do kick on the oil burner and cheat a little in the morning but it usually stays off the rest of the day plus the fact that I am too lazy to get up at 3 am and throw a log on. But the ol' Fisher made quick work of my huge pile of wood since it is 25 years old or more and not very efficient. But she does keep the house warmer then the coal stove! Someday I'll get one of the modern more efficient stoves that burn less wood for the same BTU's. I was eyeing up the Quadrafires but I see a lot of you in this forum talk highly of the Vermont Castings so I've been leaning toward those and even watching them on Ebay to get more familiar with the models and prices. I see they have some very impressive efficiency ratings.
If anyone cares to share (bragging is fine) about their Vermont Castings and how much it heats while being easy on the woodpile - I'm listening! Or any make or model for that matter since I realize there are many good stoves manufactured today.
Stay Warm!
Bill