I previously posted here about a VC Encore, and after reading the replies and talking to dealers (my local VC dealer encouraged me not to go with one, which speaks for itself), I am now pretty much narrowed down to either the Jotul Castine or the Quadrafire Yosemite. I have yet to see the Yosemite in person, but have had both the Jotul and QF/VC dealers out to look at our setup. I would love to go with a larger stove but just don't have the space for it.
In reading through he other posts, I see that the Castine and Yosemite are similar in size, but the QF dealer has told me that the Yosemite will heat 2000sf, which I have a hard time imagining from such a small stove. We essentially have about 1800sf (2 story cape with attached, finished but rather poorly insulated 12x12 garage) plus a half finished basement. We supplement the basement and garage playroom with electric and can close both off easily in a pinch, but would like to be able to keep the rest of the house primarily heated with wood and comfortable in the event of a prolonged power outage.
Will the Yosemite do the trick? I would love a Cumberland Gap but it is just too big for our opening, and my apprehension with the Jotul is the maintenance and longevity (our local dealer sells them but doesn't service them).
In reading through he other posts, I see that the Castine and Yosemite are similar in size, but the QF dealer has told me that the Yosemite will heat 2000sf, which I have a hard time imagining from such a small stove. We essentially have about 1800sf (2 story cape with attached, finished but rather poorly insulated 12x12 garage) plus a half finished basement. We supplement the basement and garage playroom with electric and can close both off easily in a pinch, but would like to be able to keep the rest of the house primarily heated with wood and comfortable in the event of a prolonged power outage.
Will the Yosemite do the trick? I would love a Cumberland Gap but it is just too big for our opening, and my apprehension with the Jotul is the maintenance and longevity (our local dealer sells them but doesn't service them).