FuegoFlame Inserts

[iowabowhunter]

I ran into a dealer last weekend at the home show in Des Moines. Anybody have experience with these units? They look like nice units and they are made about 100 miles from where I live. But no blower has me concerned,,,the claim 250 CFM from natural convection. And they also claim to burn with the damper 95% closed. Thoughts anybody??

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Thanks

 

[begreen]

The design looks old school, pre EPA. Can they still be sold?

 

[iowabowhunter]

Yes,,,,,around $4000 installed. I like the idea of the long burn times.

 

[begreen]

Beware of marketing claims. It may burn longer than an open fireplace, but I think a modern EPA unit will outperform it using less wood to produce more heat.

 

[bholler]

From what i see i am not impressed at all. And $4000 for that i am sorry but that is out of line