imacman said:
Eatonpcat said:
....Most likely going to purchase a Quadra-fire Mt Vernon AE insert. Any reviews from the stove Gods??
I also like the Enviro M55 insert, But think I have my mind made up with the Quadra.
Don't be too hasty......do a search of this site on both stoves before making-up your mind. The Enviro is a very nice stove.
X2 on Enviro.. Are you a handy person?? Englander makes a great stove. They have 2 new "Top Feed" designs. The 25-EP and the 10-CPM.
The 25-EP can be had in a insert version. Take a look. Has a Bay Window design and heats 2,000 sq ft.
My Quad says it does 2,200.. It does it on LOW in the dead of winter (76 degrees throughout the entire house)!! I am sure my 47,000 BTU stove could heat double the size of my house. (House is 17 yrs old. Good insulation, windows, etc)
1.) How many Square Feet are you trying to heat??
2.) Single story Ranch? Or 2-3 story home?
3.) How old is the home? Good insulation? Or no?
Sometimes spending money on insulating your home can have a better return. I am not saying DON'T buy a stove. Do buy one. You will not regret it. Maybe get a Stove and install yourself, or a cheaper stove, (Englander from amfm stoves) etc, and with the money you saved, Put it towards better sealing your house up?? Double wammy. Win-Win situation. If you have a new home disregard almost everything I just wrote. Just trying to get a feel on "What" you are heating. Need to know your lay-out. Before any suggestions really come your way. You may only need 30,000 BTU's... Or you might need the 60,000 BTU's... Need more info please.