My house is well insulated. I have a heat pump and it is very efficient. However, when the temp goes below 20 the furnace runs non-stop and below 10 the inside temp falls. I have a wood burning fireplace but I don't think it helps much, if at all.
I am researching wood burning inserts and I have much to learn. In reading I learned they all require a rather high temperature to run correctly. I would prefer a lower heat output so the furnace would still run part of the time. I have a basement that needs some heat; just for the pipes etc.
The room with the fireplace and thermostat is 600 sq ft. Will I be able to adjust the insert to just supplement the furnace? Or is it a matter of when it is fired up you get a lot of heat just deal with it. Will the built in fan help with controlling this?
Is a catalyst or non-catalyst more adjustable? Or are they the same?
Currently the LOPI Evergreen (Catalyst version) is what I have my eye on.
I am researching wood burning inserts and I have much to learn. In reading I learned they all require a rather high temperature to run correctly. I would prefer a lower heat output so the furnace would still run part of the time. I have a basement that needs some heat; just for the pipes etc.
The room with the fireplace and thermostat is 600 sq ft. Will I be able to adjust the insert to just supplement the furnace? Or is it a matter of when it is fired up you get a lot of heat just deal with it. Will the built in fan help with controlling this?
Is a catalyst or non-catalyst more adjustable? Or are they the same?
Currently the LOPI Evergreen (Catalyst version) is what I have my eye on.