Hi,
I have a 1,000 sq ft single story house on a slab, no basement. Living room that the stove will be in was just completely remodeled and very well insulated along with adjacent the bathroom. Rest of home is fairly well insulated but not great.
The stove I was looking to buy was the Blaze King Ashford 20 but after all is said and done with accessories it is quite pricey for me - around $3,800 not counting pipe, hearth or installation/labor (the home remodel was from insurance money, not out of pocket money just in case you're wondering why I'm trying to conserve my funds - I had a house fire in the fireplace/chimney - still love to burn wood - a stove makes the most sense for me now).
I am looking now at a Kuma Aspen or Lopi Answer. From most articles I've read they seem like solid stoves that should suit me fine.
Anyone with experience or knowledge on either or just with Kuma or Lopi in general would be great!
I'm about 20 miles east of Rochester, NY close to Lake Ontario. Winters can be pretty harsh most years.
I have a Lopi and BK dealer in my town but but would have to order online a Kuma.
Thank you
I have a 1,000 sq ft single story house on a slab, no basement. Living room that the stove will be in was just completely remodeled and very well insulated along with adjacent the bathroom. Rest of home is fairly well insulated but not great.
The stove I was looking to buy was the Blaze King Ashford 20 but after all is said and done with accessories it is quite pricey for me - around $3,800 not counting pipe, hearth or installation/labor (the home remodel was from insurance money, not out of pocket money just in case you're wondering why I'm trying to conserve my funds - I had a house fire in the fireplace/chimney - still love to burn wood - a stove makes the most sense for me now).
I am looking now at a Kuma Aspen or Lopi Answer. From most articles I've read they seem like solid stoves that should suit me fine.
Anyone with experience or knowledge on either or just with Kuma or Lopi in general would be great!
I'm about 20 miles east of Rochester, NY close to Lake Ontario. Winters can be pretty harsh most years.
I have a Lopi and BK dealer in my town but but would have to order online a Kuma.
Thank you