All,
I am new to this forum and I am looking at purchasing an Osburn Matrix online since this is one of the few flush inserts in my price range (3k) trying to heat a 1900 sqft colonial. While i have gleaned a lot of information from the site I now have more questions than before I started and would like your input on some of my concerns.
1) Wood .... I don't have a supply and the site has me worried that "seasoned" wood won't be dry enough for a wood stove. Should I hold off on my purchase for a year and stock up on wood this year?
2)Osburn Matrix.... There are only a few reviews of this unit. Does anyone have feedback on the unit (heating, burn time, reliability).
3)Buying online/installation... What are your experiences with buying units online (especially Osburn) there are only a few dealer in Connecticut and the reviews of these dealers are less than sellar. Also Is it possible to contract someone to install the unit and a new chimney liner. Does this have any impact on the warranty?
Sorry for the long first post.
Thanks for your feedback.
I am new to this forum and I am looking at purchasing an Osburn Matrix online since this is one of the few flush inserts in my price range (3k) trying to heat a 1900 sqft colonial. While i have gleaned a lot of information from the site I now have more questions than before I started and would like your input on some of my concerns.
1) Wood .... I don't have a supply and the site has me worried that "seasoned" wood won't be dry enough for a wood stove. Should I hold off on my purchase for a year and stock up on wood this year?
2)Osburn Matrix.... There are only a few reviews of this unit. Does anyone have feedback on the unit (heating, burn time, reliability).
3)Buying online/installation... What are your experiences with buying units online (especially Osburn) there are only a few dealer in Connecticut and the reviews of these dealers are less than sellar. Also Is it possible to contract someone to install the unit and a new chimney liner. Does this have any impact on the warranty?
Sorry for the long first post.
Thanks for your feedback.