Hi-
I have a new Jotul c 350 fireplace insert and I'm just on my third break in fire now. Problem is I am having a very hard time getting it to 400 F. I have tried everything almost at this point from just leaving the door slightly open to burn bright and quick, to leaving the air control half open to full open to closed.
At around 350 which is where I can get the stove to comfortably stay with a full chamber it barley heats the living room, which although its an old house we are in , is only around 250 sq feet with the French doors closed.
Being that its not that cold out yet ( we live in Maine ) I am worried I am doing something wrong or maybe even missing something?
I am burning mixed seasoned wood. Which, after reading a few threads on here is making me think its the wood that's the problem possibly.
Any ideas thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you.
I have a new Jotul c 350 fireplace insert and I'm just on my third break in fire now. Problem is I am having a very hard time getting it to 400 F. I have tried everything almost at this point from just leaving the door slightly open to burn bright and quick, to leaving the air control half open to full open to closed.
At around 350 which is where I can get the stove to comfortably stay with a full chamber it barley heats the living room, which although its an old house we are in , is only around 250 sq feet with the French doors closed.
Being that its not that cold out yet ( we live in Maine ) I am worried I am doing something wrong or maybe even missing something?
I am burning mixed seasoned wood. Which, after reading a few threads on here is making me think its the wood that's the problem possibly.
Any ideas thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you.