heating suggestions for an in law apt.

[dcouture29]

I'm building an in law above my garage 24x28. It'll be mostly used in the summer but will be used on an occasional weekend during winter.

I've been looking around for a source of heat that can accomodate my needs. I'm looking at everything except oil.

Preferably, I'd like something that could keep the place at 45-50 degrees during the time it's not in use, so I'd like something that I could set a thermostat low. I'd love to make a pellet stove work, but I'm not sure if its worth the hassle.

 

[mralias]

Pellet stoves require regular cleaning and maintenance. It is defiantly not a set and forget type stove. IMO I would be look at a gas stove if I was you for your application. Also if you are using this as a bedroom, solid fuel burning devices are not allowed.

 

[movemaine]

yeah - my mother/father have a pellet stove in the place that they are renting, and it requires just a bit too much maintenance for them. I would go with a propane/natural gas Rinnai Monitor heater for that kind of space. Will heat the whole space and will be cheap to run.

 

[PoolGuyinCT]

My heating suggestion for an in law apartment is don't!

 

[dcouture29]

Thanks for the input. The Rinnai is what i'm leaning towards. Poolguy, my wife might agree with you since they are HER in laws. lol