Kozy Heat Woodland Pellet Stove

[eba1225]

All,

I am looking at putting a pellet stove in my basement. I have been looking around and came accross a Kozy Heat Woodland Pellet Stove. What have you heard about this stove, this company?

Thanks for any info.
Erik

 

[imacman]

Reviews have not been good....beware....

www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/25902/

www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/20765/
(see post # 3 in this link)


BTW, are you thinking of installing the stove in the basement to heat that area, or think it will also heat the upstairs? Basement installs that are done to also heat the upper floors are problematic, at best.....some will do it, most don't.

 

[Don2222]

Hello

Most Wood Pellet stove installs are local heaters and heat the room it is in and possibly near by rooms. A basement install can heat the whole house if alot of items are taken into consideration. I know since I have done it.

So to heat the upper floors you must realize the basement may be hotter, so the upper floor will be warm enough.
I installed a larger 45,000 BTU stove in the center of a split entry house in the middle of the basement.
The basement is usually 75 to 80 Degrees and the upper floor is 68 to 72 degrees.

Below is what needs to be considered to accomplish this task.

1. Registers cut in floor above the stove with fan(s) built in.
2. No Insulation in ceiling above the stove.
3. A fan in the doorway that leads to the upstairs really brings the heat up.
4. A well insulated house that will keep the heat in the upstairs.
5. An OAK kit is highly recommended. (Outside Air Kit) Without the OAK, the heating performance may be very poor!

Just a few things to think about.
My install has all of the above and I do not need to use ANY OIL for heat. In fact I now prefer WOOD PELLET HEAT.
It is SO warm and Toastie !!

Good Luck
Don

Basement install pictured below is a 45,000BTU Avalon Astoria with a 115lb hopper on a lighted raised hearth and a tiled mantle with 2 candles on it!!