Buck Stove vs. Drolet

[Don Ed]

I had my mind set on buying a Drolet insert but then dropped by retailer near me and looked at a Buck Stove Model 21. Now I'm not so sure about the Drolet. I haven't actually put my hands on a Drolet but (the specs looks good) but now that I have got to check out the Buck Stove in person I'm pretty impressed. I'd be interested in any ones thoughts on this choice between inserts.

 

[brooktrout]

Don't know much about the Drolets, but I can tell you that Buck owners are pretty happy and proud of their stoves, old and new alike. They're a quiet company, been around awhile. My stove is thirty years old, all original except the gaskets and the thermostat which I replaced this year. Still strong as ever! Check out the stove ratings section on this site.

 

[southland]

I'm one of them. I would recommend Buck stoves.

 

[Don Ed]

Thanks for the thoughts guys. We have decided to go with a Buck instead of the Drolet. I was impressed by my local dealer's honesty and their willingness to let me borrrow their cart/lift (not sure what they called it) that will allow me to maneuver the stove into its place. I briefly considered a 74 but I think it would cook us out of the living room where we generally spend time and is where the fireplace is. So, as soon as my wife and I get done teaching this semester, we are going to drop in a chimney liner and then go but a stove and some firewood.

 

[brooktrout]

Congrats! Do post back when you get it and let us know how it goes. This forum is also a wealth of knowledge for installations!