Bigg_Redd
Minister of Fire
Jaggs is dead on, but, do the total costing first. The EPA stoves require almost perfect wood and venting (chimney) to work any where near what they advertise. Which means you need the the time, the inclination and the space to collect and store 2-3 years of wood supply. Also, you will need to closely research your chimney requirements, how tall, liner (almost always a must)....? insulated.....? Switching the old one for a new one is not always as easy or cheap as one hopes. I learned this the expensive way.
By the time you calculate all these factors into the equation realizing ROI can be extended for years.
Not here - 90% of PNW species are good to go after a year. Anything after 2 years is superfluous (we don't burn a lot of oak)(thank Gawd).
But you're right on the money with the ROI