Looking for advice on a poss Hearthstone Clydesdale purchase.

[qqberts]

We are looking to upgrade to an insert with a higher BTU output. The shop we frequent recommended the new (and not out yet) Hearthstone Clydesdale. I have no experience with Hearthstone and am having a hard time researching to see if the smaller one is decent as the clydesdale is apparently an upgraded and slightly larger version of the one in the showroom (can't recall the name of the showroom model). Anyone have any knowledge or advice?

 

[Geoff C]

I ran the non cat one for a few years. It was decent. The roof slope and trapezoid shape of the firebox made packing it full difficult. Hearthstone said “12 hour heat life”. I was reloading that thing every 5-6 hours.

 

[qqberts]

Does anyone have this new Hearthstone Clydesdale insert yet? Due to supply chain issues, our insert was due in December but it's march and we still do not have it. So, looking to see if anyone has gotten it and if they like it? Would love to hear from you! Thank you!

 

[begreen]

I don't recall any reviews or reports on the new version of this insert yet.

 

[qqberts]

Thanks! Do you know if other stove companies have had such delays like this Just wondering if we should choose another brand.

 

[begreen]

The advent of Covid overlapping new regulations really slowed things down. Jotul still doesn't have an insert on the market when they had 3 before.
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[marty319]

Thanks! Do you know if other stove companies have had such delays like this Just wondering if we should choose another brand.

Everything is messed up.i know of people that spring checked snowmobiles in spring of 2021 and arriving now.friend went to buy a rav 4 and dealer told him next year for a 2022 model.