Why do you think I will burn more wood........

[Battenkiller]

Even if you have burned for years you will likely want to experiment with your new stove a bit to see what it can do. How does it burn with this load? this air setting, that one. How much heat can I get out of it? How high can I get the house temp? How fast?

Happened to me last year. After 18 years with the same stove, I actually went up in consumption by 50% with the new one because it was a much bigger stove. First time in 20 years we were at 72º day and night, and I used every advantage I could figure to keep it there. Plus, it was way too much fun dropping big rounds of hickory through the top loading door.

This year I plan on being more frugal. Plus, even though I've been burning 24/7 for a very long time, the new stove had a lot to teach me. Took me half the season and 2/3 of my wood before I figured out I could get the place just as hot with a little less wood. Then it took me another month to actually believe it. Went through 6 cord last year, looking to cut it to 5 this season.

If I get that Fireview, I may be able cut it to 4, which would mean a lot less wood drying in the basement if nothing else. %-P

 

[stihltheone]

I am not sure what to think.... I had a waterford before, ran it for 7 years. I never really liked it, but it was ok. I got a really nice ol blaze king, king model, out of the late 80s, My house was averaging 8-10 degress warmer in the am, no more "night feedings" and belive it or not.... I used less wood last year, btw, it was colder last year then it has been in many a year. We burn pine and cottonwood, that is about it. The one drawback is that I have to clean the chimney more often.