Hi there everyone. As a member, I'm new to this site, but i have been browsing it as a guest for awhile.
I would like to purchase a wood furnace to install in my basement as an add on furnace to my propane powered furnace. I know a few guys at work that have US Stove Co. Hotblast 1557 from Tractor Supply for $1150. I've seen a Vogelzang brand up at Menards for $900. I'd like to have 24" log capacity and two blowers. I want to tie both cold air return and the supply air into my existing ductwork.
My questions are:
On a budget of $1500 what kind of add on wood furnace would you recommend we purchase?
I have a 11"x9" flue liner in a brick chimney in the center of my house (not on the exterior), I've inspected it, and it looks like its in good shape, do i get a chimney sweep to come out and do an inspection? Would it be beneficial to add the flue pipe up the entire chimney?
Any help would be appreciated. Pros and cons and any suggestions are much appreciated also.
-Lance
I would like to purchase a wood furnace to install in my basement as an add on furnace to my propane powered furnace. I know a few guys at work that have US Stove Co. Hotblast 1557 from Tractor Supply for $1150. I've seen a Vogelzang brand up at Menards for $900. I'd like to have 24" log capacity and two blowers. I want to tie both cold air return and the supply air into my existing ductwork.
My questions are:
On a budget of $1500 what kind of add on wood furnace would you recommend we purchase?
I have a 11"x9" flue liner in a brick chimney in the center of my house (not on the exterior), I've inspected it, and it looks like its in good shape, do i get a chimney sweep to come out and do an inspection? Would it be beneficial to add the flue pipe up the entire chimney?
Any help would be appreciated. Pros and cons and any suggestions are much appreciated also.
-Lance