Installing Wood stove into fireplace with an existing stainless steel liner

[pqstokes]

Hello,
The masonry fireplace in our home already has the required stainless steel liner, needed for a wood stove or insert.

Our home is roughly 1300 square feet, and the living room where the stove would be is small. So we are looking for a small stove that will fit nicely within our fireplace - its dimensions are roughly 26" H x 33" W x 18" D, our hearth is 15" deep.

I have two questions:
1. We've narrowed in on the JØTUL F 100 NORDIC QT based on Jotul's reputation, and the look/size of the unit. Does anyone have experience with this unit? Or a comparable unit that they prefer?

2. Given that we have the proper venting already installed, is it easy to install a small wood stove? My husband is very handy, and would like to do it himself.

Thank you!

 

[kennyp2339]

1st off what a nice looking stove, install isn't that hard, just make sure the liner is 6", an appliance adapter is needed to connect the liner to the stove, hopefully this picture will help, install is easy as long as you follow the instructions / clearances

 

[begreen]

Installing a stove can be done DIY as long as one is reasonably handy with simple mechanical tools, patient and follows directions. It's not a place for shortcuts. The first step will be to get the chimney completely cleaned, including the smoke shelf and damper area. If the damper throat is narrow it may need to be removed or modified by cutting out a section to clear the liner. For a freestanding stove it it strongly recommended that a damper area sealing block-off plate be installed so that the heat doesn't all go up the chimney. Modern stoves usually need a 15' or taller flue liner to work well.

There are many threads here on installing a stove in a fireplace. Plan ahead and follow the stove requirements for clearances including to the mantel. The F100 is a nice little stove with a small firebox. If you want a bit larger stove consider blowing cooler air into the living room with a basic table fan, on the floor, from the adjacent room.