what stove is better

[roller]

looking at 2 stoves what one is better a Century 75,000 btu epa certified $899.00 or a Drolet 55.000 btu epa certified $749.00 iam heating a bi-level about 1600 sq ft

 

[smokinj]

looking at 2 stoves what one is better a Century 75,000 btu epa certified $899.00 or a Drolet 55.000 btu epa certified $749.00 iam heating a bi-level about 1600 sq ft

i'd want the one with more btu 1600 sq ft the 75,000btu please

 

[Todd]

BTU numbers can be deceiving. Look at the stoves fire box sizes, bigger fire box equals more BTU output.

 

[burntime]

Yep, the firebox is a better determiner...Go big, or go home as they say... I heat an older home with a 2.3cu ft firebox and 75000btus.

 

[smokinj]

BTU numbers can be deceiving. Look at the stoves fire box sizes, bigger fire box equals more BTU output.

and more btu = bigger fire box

 

[Rhino Chimney]

I think as far as "quality" is concerned, Century and Drolet are pretty close to even. Just remember: It's a "get what you pay for world" in the hearth industry (for the most part). If you buy a $500 wood stove, your probably going to get a $500 wood stove. make sure to ask if those stoves qualify for the $1500 tax credit. If not, you would most likely be money ahead to spend another $500 and save 30% on the total price INCLUDING installation and neccsary accessories !!

 

[Hogwildz]

An Englander for damn near the same price. 3.5 cf firebox. Made in America.