Need info on old Ward woodflave woodstove

[Melodramaticsin]

I have a Montgomery wards woodflave automatic woodstove, that I cant find any info about. Any one have one or have heard of this? Would like to know how much its worth and just some info on it. Thanks

 

[pen]

Are you looking to use it or sell it?

pen

 

[Melodramaticsin]

Maybe both..its been sitting upstairs in my garage for years..i tried to post a pic but it wouldnt let me from my phone. Do you know much about them?

 

[pen]

all I know is that the montgomery ward stoves in general really aren't regarded as much unfortunately.

pen

 

[Melodramaticsin]

Well thats ok..its a cute little stove..i think I might hook it up in the basement..thank you

 

[begreen]

Before putting it in your house, have someone check out the chimney and make sure it is properly set up for wood and that it's the only thing on that flue. Wood burning creates a lot of heat. You want to be sure that a raging 1000°F fire is safely contained and controlled. While the flue is being examined ask them to look at the stove. If there is any sign of rot or rust out, be ready to junk it. Wood heat is about safety, first and foremost. Cute is fine as long as safety has absolute priority.

Also, if this stove is not UL approved, it may be in code violation and may void your insurance. Check on that first before spending money for the installation.

If you can post some pictures of the stove here, we can be more helpful.

 

[mbutts]

Is it a front or side load? Brown color? Fan on right side on back or a place to put one? If it is like the one we had, It was made in the early 70s. Ash pan has 2 locks, one on each side and handles that fit on the locks you can carry it outside. On ours, there was a spring loaded thermostat on the ash pan that supposedly would open and close letting in more or less draft. It kinda looks like a Vogelzang cabnet stove if it is like ours. They had a few models as I recall, a pic will tell me if it similar to the one my folks had.

 

[Melodramaticsin]

It loads in the rear.. I dont know much about it..its prettu dusty inside. Heres some pics.

 

[tickbitty]

That is pretty cool looking! Reminds me of those art deco bedroom suites from the 30s or so.