I recently bought a new wood insert, I spent alot of time doing research I checked out every stove shop within an hour of my home( which is about a dozen) I read brochures until I had them memorized. The one thing I noticed in when going into most of these shops was that I knew more about their products than most of the salesmen. So please do not assume they know what they are talking about! Do your own research, I got a TON of great advice from people here regarding stove sizing and proper installation.
My tips for you are to buy from a brand with a food reputation for quality and honoring their warranty. Get a properly sized stove. Which for you I would think something around 2 cu ft will give you good burn times without being way oversized. Make sure your installation is done properly, and start working on your woodpile now.
My tips for you are to buy from a brand with a food reputation for quality and honoring their warranty. Get a properly sized stove. Which for you I would think something around 2 cu ft will give you good burn times without being way oversized. Make sure your installation is done properly, and start working on your woodpile now.