Relative quality of Napolean stoves

[cmonSTART]

Hey folks,

I'm not too familiar with Napolean stoves. I'm looking at changing jobs and the new place I'm probably going to work at sells Summer's Heat and Napolean stoves (wood and pellet). What are these Napoleans like quality, effeciency etc?

I will not be involved with the wood stove sales. I'm just curious.

 

[webbie]

They are fine, fine fine.....
Company has grown and invested 10's of millions in new designs, etc.

They are not sold by many high end stove shops simply because they were somewhat late to the party....

 

[cmonSTART]

Cool. I'm curious how a comparably sized Napolean would compare to my 30-NC in efficiency. I noticed the Napolean had a single metal secondary baffle as opposed to my Englander's ceramic boards. They also had a Regency there which looked like it used some big overlapping firebricks (sort of tongue and groove design) or something of that sort as a baffle. Interesting to see how different companies build them.

 

[webbie]

Most of the non-cat updraft designs are probably similar in real world efficiency. What matters more is often the amount of interior stove pipe, etc.

However, firebox sizes vary - as do the way the load burns....

 

[n3pro]

Great as a newbie I got a Napolean 1100C this spring. Nice comments. I did quite a bit of research and wanted to use a local dealer who has been in business since 1932 so he leaned me to this. I'm excited to use it this year.

 

[Rickochet]

We just installed a 1900 and have been very impressed so far. It is still early in the season, but it is a high quality unit with great dealer/factory support!