Drolet, Englander or Something comparable

[Pilgrimfarm]

I am new to the forum. I currently have an old non-epa Virginian wood heater which heats well but eats wood fairly quickly. I am looking to upgrade to an EPA model for obvious reasons. I have read and researched as to which is the best value and best stove for the money. I have recently totally gutted my house and remodeled. I used green spray foam insulation and all new windows and doors so I have a very tight and energy efficient house in the 1200 square foot range. I do have some air exchange with vents in the bathroom to introduce fresh air. I also installed a new stainless chimney which draws very well with the current stove. about 75% of the house is now one large open room, living, dining and kitchen with the heater in the middle of the house. I am looking for a stove in the $700-$800 range, non-cat and something that i can hopefully get an overnight burn with. I do have a new 23 seer heat pump that I do not plan on using only for a quick warmup as needed.
From what I have read it seems that the Englander NC13 would be a good match, I like the extra size on the nc30 fire box. However, I am wondering if it would be oversized and have to be ran at a low burn. I have not heard much negative press about them only positive. I have read some positive about the Drolet Savannah. I also looked at the US Stove 2000 Pedestal, model 1098917 which is currently on sale at Tractor supply for 499.00.
Is there a stove I am overlooking? Which one of these do you think is better?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to get this purchase made before the end of the year so I can get the tax credit.
Thanks!
Sean
Western North Carolina

 

[cmonSTART]

Personally, I would go for the Englander 30.

 

[BrotherBart]

There is nothing comparable to an Englander. :lol:

You are right. Turning a 30-NC loose in well insulated space like that would have you sleeping in the garage. You may not make it to overnight burns with a lot of heat coming off of a 13 but it really all depends on the wood, how late you load it and how late you sleep. I heat twice that amount of space just North of ya with a 30 in a somewhat well insulated house. But don't have that nice heat pump to backstop me.

 

[Pilgrimfarm]

Thanks for the responses. I know only what I have read about the burning of these EPA stoves. How well can the heat be regulated on the NC13? Am I wrong in thinking I could get the 30 and run it on low or would I end up in the garage like you said? I may have located a 30 at a discount but I do not want to be so oversized that I have to burn it inefficiently. My dad built thousands of wood stoves in the 70s and 80s, fancy these new things with the secondary air and re-burners.
Sean

 

[firefighterjake]

I am new to the forum. I currently have an old non-epa Virginian wood heater which heats well but eats wood fairly quickly. I am looking to upgrade to an EPA model for obvious reasons. I have read and researched as to which is the best value and best stove for the money. Englander springs to mind . . . a lot of happy folks have Englanders . . . the price is good, but from numerous folks both here and personally what sets these folks apart is their customer service after the sale. I have recently totally gutted my house and remodeled. I used green spray foam insulation and all new windows and doors so I have a very tight and energy efficient house in the 1200 square foot range. Oh, you're a smart one aren't you . . . doing what I did . . . after listening to folks here who recommended tightening up a home with better insulation before buying a stove since it doesn't make sense to have a great woodstove and then lose all that heat. Excellent move. I do have some air exchange with vents in the bathroom to introduce fresh air. I also installed a new stainless chimney which draws very well with the current stove. about 75% of the house is now one large open room, living, dining and kitchen with the heater in the middle of the house. Sounds like a great spot for a new stove . . . and it sounds as though you're nearly all set . . . just add well seasoned wood and the proper hearth with clearances and you'll be golden. I am looking for a stove in the $700-$800 range, non-cat and something that i can hopefully get an overnight burn with. Again, Englander springs to mind . . . good bang for the buck. I do have a new 23 seer heat pump that I do not plan on using only for a quick warmup as needed.
From what I have read it seems that the Englander NC13 would be a good match, I like the extra size on the nc30 fire box. However, I am wondering if it would be oversized and have to be ran at a low burn. I have not heard much negative press about them only positive. I have read some positive about the Drolet Savannah. I also looked at the US Stove 2000 Pedestal, model 1098917 which is currently on sale at Tractor supply for 499.00.
Is there a stove I am overlooking? Which one of these do you think is better? There have been some very good comments about the Drolets and US Stove stoves . . . but again I think what really has impressed me in talking with folks is that Englander has some outstanding customer service . . . local fellow I know bought one of their wood pellet inserts and while installing it found it was missing a part . . . called . . . and the next day it was at his home . . . from Virginia to Maine . . . no questions, no issues, no run-around. The guy was very impressed with that level of service.Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to get this purchase made before the end of the year so I can get the tax credit.
Thanks!
Sean
Western North Carolina