Dutchwest or Jotul

[BridgeBoy]

I have a Vermont Castings Dutchwest 2462. It has been a decent unit. I am not sure who would be the best vendor to buy replacement parts for this stove and wonder who others purchase from. It is about 8 years old and trying to decide if a new same model 2462 would be a good choice or mabey consider a Jotul of the same specifications. Any feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks

Bridge Boy

 

[bholler]

Are you saying you are going to be replacing the stove? If you are replacing it after only 8 years then no I would absolutely not buy the same one. I would choose a Jotul over a dutch west or Vermont Castings any day regardless. They are much more reliable

 

[firefighterjake]

Jotul

 

[twd000]

I have a Dutchwest 2462 in my basement. It's been a good stove, but just too large for the space and heat does not make it up the stairs. I have purchased a replacement catalyst online from Condar, and a blower kit online from Amazon. You can google for part numbers and find the vendors that stock replacement parts.

How is your stove working? Looking to repair or replace?

 

[stovelark]

Jotul, Quadrafire, Enviro, Pacific Energy- all good choices to consider...

 

[defiant3]

Wondering what parts you need, and why you're considering replacement? They don't make 2462's any more anyway, just a non-cat version that is PAINFULLY expensive to repair when it needs it. And it likely will.

 

[branchburner]

They don't make 2462's any more anyway, just a non-cat version.

How long has that been the case? I thought I saw the cat version in a store just a year or two ago.

 

[branchburner]

consider a Jotul of the same specifications

Jotul does not make catalytic stoves, so it would be a different burn technology, as well as being a bit pricier for the same size stove. Do you care if the stove is a cat or non-cat?

 

[touchthewindrider]

I have a Dutchwest 2160 and rebuilt it a couple years ago. I have bought parts from http://www.fergusonfireplace.com/
and http://www.stove-parts-unlimited.com/ before with good prices and customer service in both cases.

 

[BridgeBoy]

Thanks to the many replies about parts and a possible replacement for my Dutchwest 2462. My unit is catalytic and I am not sure if I would be better off with non catalytic burn system. I am going to check with a Jotul Stove dealer as many feel that they are very reliable. My 2462 will hold a fire for an easy 8 or 10 hours. I like the side and front door loading. Ash pan is sure nice. Anyone know the model Jotul or another brand, that that might be a decent replacement for the 2462? Also my chimney pipe is 8". What is the best way to change to a 6" pipe that I believe the Jotul stove use? Costly to change all pipe for sure.

Thanks,

BridgeBoy

 

[begreen]

Like stovelark said, Jotul, Quadrafire, Enviro, Pacific Energy are all good choices to consider. In the Jotul line take a look at the F55. In cat stoves also look at Woodstock's Ideal Steel and Progress Hybrid and BK Scirocco or Ashford 30.

 

[Woody Stover]

They don't make 2462's any more

How long has that been the case? I thought I saw the cat version in a store just a year or two ago.

Same here, saw one a couple years ago, but they are no longer on the VC website.

my chimney pipe is 8". What is the best way to change to a 6" pipe that I believe the Jotul stove use? Costly to change all pipe for sure

If you have a tall stack, maybe it would draw well enough on 8" pipe. I'm no expert, though. I think some of the Jotuls are picky about draft, IIRC.

 

[begreen]

I note that some companies are still selling them. Maybe using up inventory?
https://www.lehmans.com/product/vermont-castings-dutchwest-catalytic-wood-heat-stove/heatstoves
http://www.adamsstove.com/dutchwest_c.htm

 

[Woody Stover]

I note that some companies are still selling them. Maybe using up inventory?
https://www.lehmans.com/product/vermont-castings-dutchwest-catalytic-wood-heat-stove/heatstoves
http://www.adamsstove.com/dutchwest_c.htm

When I get over that way, I'll check the shop here that had 'em...see if I can get the low-down.