I have been reading this site and others since October and have had second thoughts since ordering my pellet stove. It sounds like pellets save some people tons of money but stove dealers seem to recommend gas fireplaces over pellets. We have a 1920 house, 1600 sq. ft on two levels, 7 smallish rooms but with large doorways, with no central location available for a stove. We've been waiting for a Harman XXV; the dealer just came out to the house last week and said the stove would not heat the whole house and recommended a 22,000 btu gas insert instead, but for the same $.
Can I have some opinions? I don't want to spend $3,000 for something that won't heat the whole house (upstairs can be cooler - just used for sleeping). Wood is not an option b/c we live in the city, too expensive.
I understand the problems with pellet supply; I feel fairly confident the prices will be reasonable in July and August.
I'm concerned about the dealer because we complained bitterly about them selling a Harman XXV off the floor when we were still waiting for our order to come in; now I'm not sure if we're getting the best advice.
Thank you for your help!
Susan
Can I have some opinions? I don't want to spend $3,000 for something that won't heat the whole house (upstairs can be cooler - just used for sleeping). Wood is not an option b/c we live in the city, too expensive.
I understand the problems with pellet supply; I feel fairly confident the prices will be reasonable in July and August.
I'm concerned about the dealer because we complained bitterly about them selling a Harman XXV off the floor when we were still waiting for our order to come in; now I'm not sure if we're getting the best advice.
Thank you for your help!
Susan