Hi, I posted a couple of days ago about using a woodstock fireview in my 3600 sq ft house. Only heating main floor which is 1800 sq ft. Ranch style house with a spread out design. Mid 70's construction with insulation. Some leaks around doors which I'm trying to address. Todd here on the forum says he thinks the fireview would be a great fit. Thanks a lot Todd for your opinion and weighing in on the question. Woodstock told me that my house and layout would be on the upper limit for the fireview.
I don't want to wear everyone out by asking the same question but it really is an agonizing decision for me at the moment. So basically it is between the fireview, jotul sf 500, or pacific energy alderlea. I personally like the looks of the fireview or jotul the best. I'm just confused because this stove is more of a luxury than a great need. I would like to burn wood because of the atmosphere it creates and I also don't want to be so tied to the grid that I'm out of luck when its down.
My friend told me I would be happy with any stove I buy and he would not be afraid of running the smaller fireview. He said that most of our winter temps are 20+ about 90% of the time. He thinks I will sooner get a too big of stove vs too small. It can get cold here as it is -4 degrees as I type. I'm located in SW Kansas. Sorry for getting long winded here. Any other help, suggestions, or opinions would be greatly appreciated.
I don't want to wear everyone out by asking the same question but it really is an agonizing decision for me at the moment. So basically it is between the fireview, jotul sf 500, or pacific energy alderlea. I personally like the looks of the fireview or jotul the best. I'm just confused because this stove is more of a luxury than a great need. I would like to burn wood because of the atmosphere it creates and I also don't want to be so tied to the grid that I'm out of luck when its down.
My friend told me I would be happy with any stove I buy and he would not be afraid of running the smaller fireview. He said that most of our winter temps are 20+ about 90% of the time. He thinks I will sooner get a too big of stove vs too small. It can get cold here as it is -4 degrees as I type. I'm located in SW Kansas. Sorry for getting long winded here. Any other help, suggestions, or opinions would be greatly appreciated.