Can you recommend a Small, WIDE woodstove for a small space, please?

[scotty09]

I have a brick fireplace in my basement family room that is never used. It has its own flue and is lined. This winter I plan to install a free-standing wood stove on the hearth which is 36" deep, back to front. I need to find a stove that is much wider than it is tall since my available Height is 27.5", while Width is 37".
The family room is small, approx 400 SF with low ceilings (7'). I am also hoping that via use of fans + convection I can benefit from warm air circulating to upper floor. Would greatly apreciate your recommendations, and if you live in the Boston area like me, advice on good local dealers in Eastern Mass--thanks!

 

[cmonSTART]

Well, the first thing that springs to mind is the BK Briarwood Insert. It has sort of a panoramic look to it and the shroud should take up the rest of the space. I'm sure some other folks will have some other suggestions soon.

http://www.blazeking.com/Brochures-En/WoodProductPDF/BriarwoodWoodStove.pdf - Link to the brochure.

Welcome to the hearth!

Edit: I skimmed right over the "freestanding stove" part. Are you looking at inserts too, or just freestanding units?

 

[scotty09]

thanks Blaze King, but I am only looking at free standing stoves right now, as much for cost as anything else

 

[BrotherBart]

The only free standing stoves you are going to find that may come close to having a rear exit flue that low are going to be cast iron. So your low cost goes out the window right there. Time to look at inserts.

 

[weatherguy]

thanks Blaze King, but I am only looking at free standing stoves right now, as much for cost as anything else

It comes in freestanding and insert, the freestander is wide.

 

[grommal]

If you start looking at freestanding cast iron, be sure to ask about the availability of a short-leg kit to reduce the overall height. Some models from some manufacturers have this option, and it usually takes a couple of inches off the total height.