Factory Refurbished Jøtul F 600? A Good Option in 2021?

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kateholehouse

New Member
Nov 3, 2021
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Ohio
Hi there! Our home is around 2600 square feet with 12 foot ceilings and a grand and cavernous entry hall with a stairway to the upper floor. We want to get a wood stove this winter (it's going to be a DARK winter, as we've been told) so we want to set ourselves up to weather the storm... both financially and literally. But we've only just moved into our new home and begun our search, only to find that almost all brands of fireplaces are backordered until Feb 2022!

We came upon a factory refurbished Jøtul F 600 Firelight CB, basically brand new, for $2300. It's sitting on a pallet at a man's home who bought it back in 2020 but ended up sticking with the fireplace that came with his house. Is this a good price and a good option in 2021?

We don't mind a bit less efficiency and are not worried about not having a catalyst. In this market with supply chain issues, we kind of prefer the idea of having less breakable parts. I would very much appreciate any advice/thoughts you have. Thank you!!
 
As you've noted, the market is hot and the supply of new stoves is limited. The F600 is a good, radiant heater. If it is as advertised, the price is not bad. Whether it is the best fit for your home is TBD. Tell us more about the area where the stove would be installed. How large is it and how open is this area to the rest of the floor? Also, USA listed in the avatar profile does not help us. What state is this home in?

Good fuel is as important as getting the right stove. Do you have an appropriate amount of fully seasoned firewood ready? Poorly seasoned wood will make the best stoves underperform.