Pulled the trigger on a Kodiak 1700 insert..... Please tell me I made a good choice

[MrsFlea]

Winter is coming. And my head was spinning with all the different wood stove inserts. I finally pulled the trigger on a Kodiak 1700 insert. Anyone here own that insert that I can pick their brain? I'm looking for a good overnight burn, for a big room, with a hot surface top with just enough room to take a kettle or percolator and that will work well in a blackout.....

Thanks

 

[Grisu]

I have not read any bad word about the Enviro stoves here and with a 2.5 cu ft firebox you should easily get an overnight burn.

How is your wood supply? As any modern stove it needs dry wood to perform well and heat your home.

 

[MrsFlea]

Yes we're pretty much set on the seasoned hardwood. I'm pretty optimistic about my supply. Just curious about my clearance on top for a kettle. Sounds like a silly thing but I want to able to make tea or coffee in a blackout

 

[skinanbones]

the top lip on the Enviro Kodiak insert is just under 8". Should be no problem keeping a smaller kettle or pot on top.

 

[begreen]

That is a fine insert, very nicely made. I think you'll be a happy camper.

 

[MrsFlea]

Awesome, was hoping there'd be other Kodiak owners here. Loving all the feedback.

There coming to install it Thursday. Will post a pic of my my set up once it's all done. I have a large hearth along a stone wall in my living room. Can't wait to stage this puppy for a super cozy picture perfect living space.

 

[NSDave]

I have the 1200 FS; This will be my 3rd season on it. So far so good. I was new to wood burning when I got it so I can't compare to anything else; well other than the VC Resolute Acclaim that I replaced because it needed a rebuild.

 

[hwdemers]

I really like the Kodiak series, I heat with pellets, but I installed the 1700 fs for my father last year and I have been very impressed, that even with his bad burn habits, he is still getting all night burns.

 

[Lockpicker]

Awesome, was hoping there'd be other Kodiak owners here. Loving all the feedback.

There coming to install it Thursday. Will post a pic of my my set up once it's all done. I have a large hearth along a stone wall in my living room. Can't wait to stage this puppy for a super cozy picture perfect living space.

Kodiak owner here but just installed last week so cant give much feedback.. I did a lot of research and the Kodiak 1700 came out on top in my price range. Overnight burns was one of the things on my list as well as a trouble free unit.