I have a 2000 sq. ft. split foyer with an existing wood stove with an insulated 6" stainless steel flue lined masonry fireplace. I want to replace my old stove with a new more efficient stove/insert. The basement where stove is located is finished, but not used for entertaining. I am looking for a utilitarian wood burner, long burns, low maintenance. I don't care about glass doors or pretty finishes. I want good heat output, and that is all. Who makes good quality stoves with these features.
Looking replacement stove, good efficiency and durablity, not looking for "pretty"
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Greetings. What's your budget? We can suggest anything from a good $900 Englander 30NC up to a $3500 Blaze King King.
I am trying to make financially realistic decision. I have a usable, but probably inefficient stove now. I just don't want buy something with a 20 year cost savings payback time. I cut and split my own 2-3 cords of wood annually, and would like to maximize my heat for effort ratio.
CenterTree
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How old is the stove that you have now? If it is pre EPA type then you are going to notice a big difference and you are on the right track for heat.
EPA stoves (which I imagine you are looking for) ( or a CAT stove ) will require truly seasoned wood. So plan accordingly for that.
EPA stoves (which I imagine you are looking for) ( or a CAT stove ) will require truly seasoned wood. So plan accordingly for that.
For value it's hard to beat a 3 cu ft Englander or Drolet. They are selling around $1000 and are good heaters. Midrange pricewise would be the Regency 3100, Osburn 2400, Pacific Energy Summit, Napoleon 1900.
My old stove is a second hand 20 year old box type stove. Yes, I will be looking for EPA certified, and I need to look into models that qualify for Maryland's rebate program for new cleaner stoves.
Heaterhunter
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Find 2-3 stoves that will fit your heating needs and then get on craigslist. A 100 mile drive might save you $1000.... Many would tell you to beware but it's worked out for me.
I would check and see if the MD funds are still available. Program started in September of 2012 and only had 50K.
That said the stove has to have tested at 3 grams per hour or less and on the value end of the stove world that pretty much says "Enjoy your new Englander 30-NC".
That said the stove has to have tested at 3 grams per hour or less and on the value end of the stove world that pretty much says "Enjoy your new Englander 30-NC".
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