My insert journey-FIRST FIRE!

Its fine to be passionate about this stuff, we all spend alot of time in choosing installing, sweeping, loading, spliting, cutting stacking, cleaning,etc just to heat. The beautie is we still enjoy this enough to discuss it. Discuss, no need for arguments gentelman and ladies.

As some one whos bought cheap reaplaced etc. Id still say go with what fits first and something your going to feel comfortable having a fire in, in your house. The goal in warmth.

We looked at all those brands, i liked the enviro, good things said about them, never got to see one in person which hurt the chances of getting one. Osburns and naps are stout units nice thick steel. Im not a bay window fan myself but that glass really radiates some heat. Keep in mind enviros are only cast surround and jackets, still a steel box.

I bought online then bought used. If i were the OP i would not worry much about online buys. Be wary of the extra charges, our first one was free delivery but had to pay 40 something to use their liftgate...to get it off the truck..just something to keep in mind.

And yes go with the installer you feel safe with. Some extra money here for getting it done right is wise. The insulation wrap is..not a deal breaker, i ran one for a year without in a clay lined exterior short chimney. No real issues. But keeping the liner warmer helps draft and so i did..after the fact. Id say just do it first go and not worry.

Good luck let us know how it turns out. Pictures....

Browning, that human is smart enough to stay busy loading three stoves keeping you warm!

Stump_Branch said:

Browning, that human is smart enough to stay busy loading three stoves keeping you warm!

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Yeah, but if he keeps hitting his head on the mantels after loading said stoves I'm going to have to start spoon feeding him his meals. That over-sized head of his can only take so much damage before something goes terribly wrong.

Support the local guy. You will have someone to talk to face to face if there's a warranty issue.

Congrats on your purchase, best of luck!

Just curious, What did the wife like about the 2200? For me, it's the beveled surround. You add a beveled surround to any insert and it really looks different, so much nicer.

gd9704 said:

The store just called--my 2200 is in! Monday I'll give the installer a call and hopefully set an install date......getting closer!

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Good to hear. Seems like you will have it in right before the weather turns cold.

mmmmm apple strudal :lol:

gd9704 said:

Install date set for October 19th!

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Good deal! Best of luck
I remember when I got my stove it was installed in June and i had to look at it for a few months, you can start burning right away, perfect timing.

In case anyone wonders why there is 2 labels on the glass... We had so many people calling us to explain why the BTU and Efficiency on the EPA label did not match the published rating on the units, we got sick of it! So we made another (yellow) label to explain what the white label is all about . Apparently, EPA will fix their label requirement for the next Phase.

To the gentleman who calls Napoleon 'ugly' and question their performance. I am a competitor of Napoleon. They make fine appliances and they wouldn't be in business otherwise. It is fine having an opinion, it is better to express it in a tactful & respectful manner. Only then will an opinion have value.

I have a steel stove that's very plain, no fancy trim, no brass / aluminum door and I'm very happy with it. In the end it's the service it provides that's truly satisfying.

Glad to see you're approaching install!

steve

gd9704 said:

They're here!

The chimney is clean and the damper is now begging for mercy..........

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Congrats! I'm guessing in another three hours you should have an installed insert sitting in your fireplace.

Best of luck...