Hi Pellet People...
I've posted before in the wood burning section. Most recent post regarding moving from northern New England to Eastern Shore of Virginia. I was asking for help deciding whether to bring our Jotul Oslo south or not.
Decision made.
Jotul stays in NH (sob) and we're on to a pellet stove for Virginia instead of our beloved wood stove.
Questions for the experienced pellet people...
1. Do you size a pellet stove to the area of the house in a similar way that you would a wood stove, or not because it has a thermostat? --- I'm looking at the Quadra Mt. Vernon AE because I like the variety of fuel types available and it seems like a well regarded brand. But the Mt. Vernon is rated for 2400 - 3800 sq ft and the cottage is 1200 sq ft. Overkill? Or do you just turn the thermostat down?
2. If you've recently converted from electric/oil/propane heating to exclusively pellets, what have you seen as far as heating cost decreases? I'm not counting the initial cost of the stove, just the ongoing cost of heating.
3. Any recommendations that you'd like to throw my way for a pellet stove to consider would be appreciated. Like I said, we have 1200 sq ft, like a traditional wood stove look, and like the idea of multiple fuel options.
Thanks very much!
KarynAnne
I've posted before in the wood burning section. Most recent post regarding moving from northern New England to Eastern Shore of Virginia. I was asking for help deciding whether to bring our Jotul Oslo south or not.
Decision made.
Jotul stays in NH (sob) and we're on to a pellet stove for Virginia instead of our beloved wood stove.
Questions for the experienced pellet people...
1. Do you size a pellet stove to the area of the house in a similar way that you would a wood stove, or not because it has a thermostat? --- I'm looking at the Quadra Mt. Vernon AE because I like the variety of fuel types available and it seems like a well regarded brand. But the Mt. Vernon is rated for 2400 - 3800 sq ft and the cottage is 1200 sq ft. Overkill? Or do you just turn the thermostat down?
2. If you've recently converted from electric/oil/propane heating to exclusively pellets, what have you seen as far as heating cost decreases? I'm not counting the initial cost of the stove, just the ongoing cost of heating.
3. Any recommendations that you'd like to throw my way for a pellet stove to consider would be appreciated. Like I said, we have 1200 sq ft, like a traditional wood stove look, and like the idea of multiple fuel options.
Thanks very much!
KarynAnne
