buying used pellet stove what to look for

[Lousyweather]

I'd low ball him with a grand and see what happens.

tell him its going to need 400 in install parts (exhaust/etc), permits and a professional cleaning for 250.

ooooh....you mean we can get $250 for a professional cleaning?!

 

[briansol]

a full tear down and pipe will easily run you that...

 

[hinkle]

I'd be happy getting an accentra for $2000. Unless you're retired, or have lots of time, the inside of your stove will look dirty. Give it a good cleaning when you take it home with a scotch brite pad (dry), blow it out, vacuum. Install is cake, cut a 9" hole in your wall and get a thimble, get the pipe 12 or 18" from the edge of your house, add a cap. I installed mine with a drill, pair of snips for siding, and a saws all.

 

[cableguy]

Bought it! Cleaned it, installed it in finished basement. Filled hopper at 7pm. 32 degrees last night and it kept my basement at 70 and main level at 68. 1200sq ft ea level. Used about 3/8 to half pellets as of 9:53 am. These things are cool

 

[Bioburner]

No issue other than it being a little dirty? What was the final price if we may be so bold? Just saying what others are thinking Where's the pictures?

 

[fedtime]

Bought it! Cleaned it, installed it in finished basement. Filled hopper at 7pm. 32 degrees last night and it kept my basement at 70 and main level at 68. 1200sq ft ea level. Used about 3/8 to half pellets as of 9:53 am. These things are cool

Welcome to the Harman club!

The other nice thing: you can take comfort in knowing that the members of this forum are selfless with their advice and help. I needed a new distribution blower for my insert. I post a query and - BANG - members are chiming in on where to buy one, what to pay, how to install, etc. Saved me over $200.00.

 

[Mpodesta]

Gj! and welcome!

 

[rayttt]

Bought it! Cleaned it, installed it in finished basement. Filled hopper at 7pm. 32 degrees last night and it kept my basement at 70 and main level at 68. 1200sq ft ea level. Used about 3/8 to half pellets as of 9:53 am. These things are cool

Congrats and enjoy the Warmth of packed Saw dust

 

[mik_kane]

I'd be happy getting an accentra for $2000. Unless you're retired, or have lots of time, the inside of your stove will look dirty. Give it a good cleaning when you take it home with a scotch brite pad (dry), blow it out, vacuum. Install is cake, cut a 9" hole in your wall and get a thimble, get the pipe 12 or 18" from the edge of your house, add a cap. I installed mine with a drill, pair of snips for siding, and a saws all.

There is Accentra on CL for $1200 but it is in Milroy, PA

(broken link removed to http://pennstate.craigslist.org/for/4174776217.html)

 

[hockeyfan]

Congratulations on your purchase! I hope that your stove will provide many years of reliable use for you.

Now, about that Accentra for $2K........... In general, if your experience level cannot tell you whether the used stove is worth the purchase or not, it's better to spend a little more and get the stove new with a warranty.

Otherwise, it's a roll of the dice. And for something as important as having a reliable element for your home heating system, for $2K or for even less money, I don't think it's a risk worth taking.

 

[mik_kane]

Congratulations on your purchase! I hope that your stove will provide many years of reliable use for you.

Now, about that Accentra for $2K........... In general, if your experience level cannot tell you whether the used stove is worth the purchase or not, it's better to spend a little more and get the stove new with a warranty.

Otherwise, it's a roll of the dice. And for something as important as having a reliable element for your home heating system, for $2K or for even less money, I don't think it's a risk worth taking.

I would always buy a used stove especially a Harman where the motors are off the shelf items. But that's just me.

 

[hockeyfan]

I would always buy a used stove especially a Harman where the motors are off the shelf items. But that's just me.

Definitely not disagreeing. I'd do the same now that I know more of what I am doing. But with experience comes the ability to knowledgeably buy a used product. I wouldn't want a novice to risk so much money and end up spending another $1K or more just to get the stove in working condition.

 

[hinkle]

There is Accentra on CL for $1200 but it is in Milroy, PA

(broken link removed to http://pennstate.craigslist.org/for/4174776217.html)

Buyers market! Scoop it up! Stock photos, I'd ask for some real ones though

 

[cableguy]

I ended up payin 1800. I started lower . The only other harman in Michigan is at 2400, and I didn't like the look of it. I could've bought new, and I will someday. I'm the type that likes to tinker, so this will be more fun for me, and ill learn more, if there's an issue. I still have 400 gallons of propane..

 

[Bioburner]

Your off and running and without any issues is great. Enough off the asking price to get almost a ton of pellets, or some new venting.