Old Burner in Mid MO needing a bigger stove than my Englander 13NC

[JPinnell]

Been away from here for years. I've been burning an Englander 13NC for the last 17 Winters in a 1400sqft Ranch. We are in process of an addition, about double, with a Bonus above the Garage. In total 2800sqft but I don't expect all the heat to get everywhere. So let's say 2200+ for heating. That little 13NC I love, been reliable as a hammer, just gets a baffle blanket every 3-4yrs.

I'm looking forward to a bigger firebox, longer burns. I'm used to air tube injection, don't think I want a Cat. Wife wants something besides a black steel box, enamel option, etc. I don't care, I'm practical. I'd prefer not to spend $5K for a stove when we are over budget on the addition.

New Fam Room is 450sqft where the new stove will be. I've got plenty of Red Oak and Hickory seasoned. Currently burn about 2.5 Cords yr.

Pacific Energy Alderlea T5/T6
I'd love to find a 30/32NC Englander

What should I be looking at? Any show rooms to recommend to take the wife to in Mid Mo?

 

[Burnin Since 1989]

Pacific Energy Alderlea T5/T6
I'd love to find a 30/32NC Englander

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We just went through the same thing here, with selecting a new stove. My wife's only input was brown enamel. We looked at all the major stove lines and narrowed down to the Woodstock stoves, Vermont Castings Encore, the PE T5 and the Hearthstone Shelburne and when I factored in what we wanted/ needed we picked the Hearthstone Heritage. In our situation, that was our best choice.

The PE T5 was a close second, and if we had a reliable dealer around here I would have given it additional looks.

I'm sure more input is incoming!

 

[Todd]

Check out the Drolet’s. You may find some at local hardware or big box stores.

 

[reaperman1]

Been away from here for years. I've been burning an Englander 13NC for the last 17 Winters in a 1400sqft Ranch. We are in process of an addition, about double, with a Bonus above the Garage. In total 2800sqft but I don't expect all the heat to get everywhere. So let's say 2200+ for heating. That little 13NC I love, been reliable as a hammer, just gets a baffle blanket every 3-4yrs.

I'm looking forward to a bigger firebox, longer burns. I'm used to air tube injection, don't think I want a Cat. Wife wants something besides a black steel box, enamel option, etc. I don't care, I'm practical. I'd prefer not to spend $5K for a stove when we are over budget on the addition.

New Fam Room is 450sqft where the new stove will be. I've got plenty of Red Oak and Hickory seasoned. Currently burn about 2.5 Cords yr.

Pacific Energy Alderlea T5/T6
I'd love to find a 30/32NC Englander

What should I be looking at? Any show rooms to recommend to take the wife to in Mid Mo?

I have the 13 also as a shop stove, its been a true blessing here in minnesota. Your right, its reliable as and pretty bulletproof. However, looking forward, you will want a north-south loader. The shallow firebox of the 13 is one of its drawbacks, good luck.

 

[begreen]

While looking at the PE stoves, consider the Summit LE Classic too. The porcelain enamel jacket looks sharp and they've added a nice dark green option this year, in addition to blue, black, red, and white.

 

[begreen]

Also look at the Big Drolets and Osburns. These SBI tube stoves will be similar to the Englander brand, which is now owned by SBI. The Englander 500 is a less expensive variation on the Osburn 3500 and kin to the Drolet Legend III.

 

[JPinnell]

Thanks for all the comments. For a basic stove I like the Drolet Escape 1800 w/Nickel and Legs. I could prob "sell" that to the wife on appearances. But I don't see a leg option for the 2100?

Same goes for the larger Englander Blue Ridge 500, only pedestal, no leg.
Pacific Energy Dealer is about 90min drive, may call and see what they have on the show floor.

We will likely put this a corner of the new Fam Room next to the half stairs that leads into the old fam room which has a 5x7 opening. So a N/S loading deeper stove might fit the space better. Combined common area is about 1100sqft.

 

[begreen]

What a shame, Drolet has discontinued the Austral/Myriad/Legend III lines. That would have answered the desire for legs in a big stove. If you can locate a Legend III, consider it.