Need advice. New to wood stoves

[ro560]

Hi, we are new to heating with a wood stove. We are looking at a Kuma Ashwood LE. We live in a single story L-shaped ranch and plan on putting the stove on the main floor and use it as the main source of heat. Like I said, we are new to this and afraid to jump in and spend this money and find it doesn't heat well enough. We are in North East Connecticut (unfortunately).

 

[begreen]

Welcome. Ranch homes can be tricky to heat, especially far-end bedrooms. If the floorplan is open, it should heat the main area ok with the bedrooms a bit cooler.
Can you post a sketch of the floor plan that shows doorways and windows?

 

[ro560]

Welcome. Ranch homes can be tricky to heat, especially far-end bedrooms. If the floorplan is open, it should heat the main area ok with the bedrooms a bit cooler.
Can you post a sketch of the floor plan that shows doorways and windows?

 

[ro560]

Quick rough sketch

 

[Poindexter]

I would be inclined to locate the stove between the slider and the master bath x from the kitchen...

 

[Woodsplitter67]

I live in a ranch.. I heat perfectly fine with the wood.stove as may main heat source.. I like the bedroom cooler anyway.. Just make sure the stove is large enough. If you considering wood heat you need to get your wood asap as dry wood is hard to come by.. if wood is going to be your heat youll nee 3 to 4 cords for a heating season... probably more towards 4..

 

[stoveliker]

I think that is one of the best layouts of a ranch home for wood heating that I've ever seen. No hallways, all off of the main (warm) room.

 

[begreen]

Quick rough sketch

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That helps. The floorplan is more like an open T than a typical ranch. It will heat more evenly. I think you'll be fine with the Kuma as long as it gets fully seasoned, dry firewood. Try to locate the stove somewhat centrally if possible.