Buck 74 Insert

[rwm001]

Just found this site and it is a weath of information.

I am interested in getting a Buck 74 insert, but would like some feedback on this unit- pros or con.

Thanks

 

[derbygreg]

It looks like a good stove. How much space are you heating? Do you plan to use it as your primary heat source?

 

[rwm001]

My house is about 2200 ft. Planning on just using to supplement my heat. The overall objective is to warm a couple of rooms up and lower the gas bill. The house was built in 1850, so there is little insulation in the walls.

 

[Country Lady]

Just found this site and it is a weath of information.

I am interested in getting a Buck 74 insert, but would like some feedback on this unit- pros or con.

Thanks

We have a Buck 81 non-catalytic insert. This is our first wood stove so I don't have anything to compare it to, but we love it. The fireplace is in the living area with all bedrooms direcly off the living area (no hallways), so this makes it easier for heat to reach the entire house. We have a 2350 sq. ft. house. Our dogs sleep in the garage (which is insulated) on cold nights, and we even open the garage door, leading into the house, at times to allow some heat to reach the garage. I don't know anything about a Buck 74, but I can't say enough good about ours. The original blower was very noisy, but Buck replaced it at no charge.