So I was all set to get an Englander 30NC from Home Depot and then I found a used Jotul F600 that is in "like new" condition for $1300. Now it has me wondering if I might like the Jotul more. We currently have a Dutchwest 2460 in our basement. We got a steal on the stove and the chimney so it was basically like throwing in a free stove. We used that for this heating season and it is too small. It just does not put out enough heat or hold enough wood. I have been looking at reviews fot the Englander and was all set to purchase it but the Jotul is very eye pleasing. They seem to have close to the same firebox size. I know steel vs cast iron construction but are there major differences in terms of the quality or burn times? I like that the Jotul has a side loading door and from what I have read it seems like ash removal is easier with the Jotul. Looking at the Englander is seems like it might be a pain. Currently with the grating in the Dutchwest I just scrap the ashes and any small pieces fall through nicely. If anyone has any input on either of these it would be appreciated.
Englander 30NC vs Jotul F600
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They are similar just like a Mercedes and a VW are both cars and both will get you to the store for groceries. And they are that different. If the aesthetics and side door operation of the Jotul are appealing, that's what I would go for. Burn time will be roughly similar, loading is more flexible with the squarer firebox in the 30NC.
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