New Home - Old Stove

[MAFire920]

Hi Everyone,

I have an OLD glacier Bay wood stove build into a fireplace. I was excited to start using it but after speaking with 3 chimney sweeps - none of them are able to inspect it and give it a thumbs up. They basically said since it was DIY sealed into a fireplace they cant get a view into it to see if it is safe. There is no pipe up the chimney, it is a terracotta lined chimney flu which i don't believe is currently up to code in MA. Also it is supported a bit bybricks here- doesn't quite fit in the fireplcae. Is this a full wood stove or an insert?

It is a bit warped on top. Before I have a contractor pull it out and buy a new woodfire insert - how can I determine if it is safe to use as is?

Pretty excited for a newer model with a viewing window but it's not a cheap project at all to buy and install. ugh The one I have in mind based on what's available at my local store is Quadra-Fire Expedition II Wood Insert. Any thoughts on how this would work for me vs trying to keep the old fella updated. Looking for both heating capability but also a good viewing window for the cozy look and feel.

Thank you!

 

[john26]

I would pull it out clean it up a little post on craigslist or facebook marketplace $200- $250. Then have your chimney cleaned and inspected if all is good to go forward with a insert and liner look for a late model used one.

 

[begreen]

Looks like a slammer install with no flue connection. If so, this is no longer legal and will need a stainless liner on it.

 

[bholler]

Hi Everyone,

I have an OLD glacier Bay wood stove build into a fireplace. I was excited to start using it but after speaking with 3 chimney sweeps - none of them are able to inspect it and give it a thumbs up. They basically said since it was DIY sealed into a fireplace they cant get a view into it to see if it is safe. There is no pipe up the chimney, it is a terracotta lined chimney flu which i don't believe is currently up to code in MA. Also it is supported a bit bybricks here- doesn't quite fit in the fireplcae. Is this a full wood stove or an insert?

It is a bit warped on top. Before I have a contractor pull it out and buy a new woodfire insert - how can I determine if it is safe to use as is?

Pretty excited for a newer model with a viewing window but it's not a cheap project at all to buy and install. ugh The one I have in mind based on what's available at my local store is Quadra-Fire Expedition II Wood Insert. Any thoughts on how this would work for me vs trying to keep the old fella updated. Looking for both heating capability but also a good viewing window for the cozy look and feel.

Thank you!

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If it isn't hooked to a liner it isn't safe to use

 

[bigealta]

Well the good news is when you rip it out and remove those bottom bricks you should have decent height in that opening. Could have a freestanding woodstove also as an option.