First, I do apologize up front if I have not followed correct protocol ... I did check out the stickies before posting.
Anyways, I have an opportunity to pick up a pellet stove - Napolean 45 (I believe that is correct) at a very reduced price. A good friend of mine is moving to the Raleigh, NC area and has sold his house. He has offered to give me the stove for a $250. I have seen the stove and know that it works and is serviced properly.
My question is it worthwhile in the following set-up? A colonial layout built in 1948. Basement location - unfinished with no insulation in floors. Small home 1,700 sq ft. Current heating system is oil with forced hot air. I do not have venting in the first floor other than what is set up for the duct work. Pellet stove would vent thru the chimney. The pellet stove would be used to help reduce cost of heating oil. Does not need to be primary heating source. House is on just one zone currently.
I have been told this can be done very easily and quickly, but I am not sure that the stove would provide enough heat throughout the house to offset the cost of installation, pellets, etc.
Any thoughts are appreciated. Sorry if this all too basic.
Anyways, I have an opportunity to pick up a pellet stove - Napolean 45 (I believe that is correct) at a very reduced price. A good friend of mine is moving to the Raleigh, NC area and has sold his house. He has offered to give me the stove for a $250. I have seen the stove and know that it works and is serviced properly.
My question is it worthwhile in the following set-up? A colonial layout built in 1948. Basement location - unfinished with no insulation in floors. Small home 1,700 sq ft. Current heating system is oil with forced hot air. I do not have venting in the first floor other than what is set up for the duct work. Pellet stove would vent thru the chimney. The pellet stove would be used to help reduce cost of heating oil. Does not need to be primary heating source. House is on just one zone currently.
I have been told this can be done very easily and quickly, but I am not sure that the stove would provide enough heat throughout the house to offset the cost of installation, pellets, etc.
Any thoughts are appreciated. Sorry if this all too basic.