Removing Jotul Kennebec insert

[nevarey728]

We are removing a Jotul Kennebec insert from our fireplace. Do we need to remove the chimney liner also or can it stay in place?

Thanks

 

[Fsappo]

Do you want to be able to use the fireplace as a wood burning open face fireplace? If so, then yes. You need to remove the liner and address and modifications that may have been done the the smoke shelf/damper area during the original install.

 

[nevarey728]

Yes, we want to be able to use it as an open fireplace. Thanks for the info

 

[yanksforever]

Why would you want to do that? Are you moving or do you just want to go from a very efficient heat source to a heating disaster?

 

[nevarey728]

We are moving and I don't want to leave a wood stove in a house that we are selling or renting, so we are going to sell it.
Bought it in 2005 and have used it religiously every winter. The Jotul has been a wonderful unit!

Will be installing a Hearthstone Pheonix in the new house.