Blazeking or Pacific Energy - 1st time buyer

[GG Woody]

Since the stove is facing the stairwell, would you recommend the stove fan?

I'd try without.
It looks like the fan would be a 20 minute install in the future if you change your mind.

 

[BKVP]

An update: As I mentioned earlier I did get the Ashford 30.2 placed on order yesterday. I was told 3-4 week lead time. Hopefully that is still accurate. Otherwise, if I'm going miss the tax credit, I would probably cancel the order until my basement is completely finished. I was hesitant to order the stove and have to work around it, but couldn't pass up the tax credit. I'll let you know. Its going to be a stressful 3-4 weeks just waiting for shipment.

Let me say, 90% of the folks that claim to "need" more heat buy the fans. The peak performance is with fans on cold days, fans off in shoulder season.

BKVP

 

[EbS-P]

Since the stove is facing the stairwell, would you recommend the stove fan? Or again, I guess I could try without it and see. I do think natural convection will move it up the stairs. Or like you said, the stairs would act as a cold air return with a register above the stove. But after some of the comments about noise and fire safety, I think I'd rather not install registers above the stove. Good idea with the toilet paper

If you’re trying to heat more than 1700-2000 sq ft you will find yourself at least once a year need the fan.

 

[Fargo]

Let me say, 90% of the folks that claim to "need" more heat buy the fans. The peak performance is with fans on cold days, fans off in shoulder season.

BKVP

Sounds like I'll probably be wanting a fan on some of those cold days. But they look pretty easy to install myself if I don't just get one right away. Thanks for the input.

Any thoughts if 3-4 weeks to ship an Ashford 30.2 sounds possible. I don't know if you guys ship direct to dealers or if the store I'm working with gets them from a distributor.

 

[Woody Stover]

I do think natural convection will move it up the stairs. Or like you said, the stairs would act as a cold air return with a register above the stove.

If you want to send heat upstairs you want the blower, which converts some of the radiant heat in the stove body into heated air, making it available to be moved upstairs.

 

[EbS-P]

If you want to send heat upstairs you want the blower, which converts some of the radiant heat in the stove body into heated air, making it available to be moved upstairs.

And you get the tax credit if you aren’t over the 2k limit yet

 

[Fargo]

And you get the tax credit if you aren’t over the 2k limit yet

Do you think it would no longer apply for tax credit without the blower???

 

[EbS-P]

Do you think it would no longer apply for tax credit without the blower???

Blower will not affect eligibility. If you get the blower this year you get 30% off its price. If you haven’t spent 6k yet.

 

[BKVP]

Sounds like I'll probably be wanting a fan on some of those cold days. But they look pretty easy to install myself if I don't just get one right away. Thanks for the input.

Any thoughts if 3-4 weeks to ship an Ashford 30.2 sounds possible. I don't know if you guys ship direct to dealers or if the store I'm working with gets them from a distributor.

We are doing our absolute best!

PM me the dealer name.

BKVP

 

[begreen]

Yes, the blower will help convect the heat. It can help the basement feel more evenly heated and the theater area will benefit.

 

[BKVP]

We are doing our absolute best!

PM me the dealer name.

BKVP

Also, the tax credit is for stove but not venting, hearth pad or labor. If the fans get installed by dealer, I would think they are part of the stove.

BKVP

 

[Fargo]

Blower will not affect eligibility. If you get the blower this year you get 30% off its price. If you haven’t spent 6k yet.

Its my first woodstove. So I'm getting the whole install done. My bid is almost $12,000. I'm not having any issue spending enough money to get the max credit . But thanks. Its good to be reminded of these things to get all the tax credit I can.

 

[Fargo]

Also, the tax credit is for stove but not venting, hearth pad or labor. If the fans get installed by dealer, I would think they are part of the stove.

BKVP

Oh! I thought I read the tax credit covered the install as well. I'll need to look into this. If your correct, I'll just get the blower right away.

We are doing our absolute best!

PM me the dealer name.

BKVP

I have on order a metallic black Ashford 30.2 from Sunrooms Plus, Inc in Grand Forks ND. Anything you can do to help my order ship would be greatly appreciated. I'm sitting on pins and needles here Thank you!

 

[BKVP]

I cannot expedite your order, but can get best idea of shipping date.

 

[Fargo]

I cannot expedite your order, but can get best idea of shipping date.

I understand. I'd appreciate even just knowing the estimated ship date. Also could you check to see if any of the other colors would ship sooner. Thanks, I appreciate.

 

[BKVP]

All orders are first come, first served. Color isn't material. Our stock is gone on AF30's so we have yet to make your stove.

I'll get back to you.

BKVP

 

[Fargo]

All orders are first come, first served. Color isn't material. Our stock is gone on AF30's so we have yet to make your stove.

I'll get back to you.

BKVP

Thank you.

 

[begreen]

Congratulations. It may be time to start a new thread. Now, the question is wood supply. Modern stoves want dry, fully seasoned firewood,

 

[Fargo]

Congratulations. It may be time to start a new thread. Now, the question is wood supply. Modern stoves want dry, fully seasoned firewood,

Thanks. Wood is going to be a challenge this year. Due to a busy summer, I didn't get anything pre-cut and seasoned. I don't even have a shelter setup to store it in. So I'll be purchasing something this fall that hopefully has been decently seasoned and covering it with a tarp. Next summer I'll be busy with wood. My lack of diligence on the wood this year is a big part of why I was really leaning toward the non-cat. I'm sure you'll see a new thread on this at some point after everything is setup.

 

[BKVP]

Thanks. Wood is going to be a challenge this year. Due to a busy summer, I didn't get anything pre-cut and seasoned. I don't even have a shelter setup to store it in. So I'll be purchasing something this fall that hopefully has been decently seasoned and covering it with a tarp. Next summer I'll be busy with wood. My lack of diligence on the wood this year is a big part of why I was really leaning toward the non-cat. I'm sure you'll see a new thread on this at some point after everything is setup.

I would get manufactured fuels (logs and bricks typically) and look for clean pallets. They are often made of oak. Just burn the slats, no nails!

BKVP

 

[kborndale]

If you have to buy wood for next year buy it now so it has the whole summer to season. Every wood seller says that their wood is dry enough to burn but in reality it rarely is true.

 

[BKVP]

Yes the order is in the que.

There are several in line, but we should ship before Dec 18th, 2025. We will do our best!

BKVP

 

[all night moe]

If you have to buy wood for next year buy it now so it has the whole summer to season. Every wood seller says that their wood is dry enough to burn but in reality it rarely is true.

@Fargo some sellers have kiln dried wood down to the desired moisture percentage. Not just "zapped" for a few hours to kill off insect infestations.

Place near me sells kiln seasoned for about $450/cord. If I get caught up with finances, I'm seriously considering a couple cord.

 

[EbS-P]

I would get manufactured fuels (logs and bricks typically) and look for clean pallets. They are often made of oak. Just burn the slats, no nails!

BKVP

Consider a ton or two as part of the stove install. Nothing suck more than trying to burn wet wood in a brand new stove.

 

[Fargo]

Yes the order is in the que.

There are several in line, but we should ship before Dec 18th, 2025. We will do our best!

BKVP

Thank you for checking.

Any idea how long shipping typically takes to get to ND. My install was scheduled for the 19th. So I'll have to reschedule, but it looks hopeful that I can get this in before the 31st.

I hope you don't mind if I check in again as we get closer. Thanks again.