Thinking about buying a Rika Integra II insert used

[She2dancer]

Just found a Rika Integra II insert on Craigslist for $2300...been searching for a good insert to replace our 1992 Quadrafire 1100i which is just not cutting it anymore. We are trying to heat a 2000sq foot house (currently poorly insulated...but we are having blown-in done on the whole house in the next month or so).

I've read good things here about the Rika, just wondering if there is anything I should be looking for or aware of when I go to look at it? We are also looking at a Harman Accentra insert for $2500. Are there any pros/cons of the two?
Thanks so much, I've learned a ton lurking on here (for instance I'm joining the Green Team pellet boycott at Lowes )

 

[smwilliamson]

If I had to choose one over the other...I'd say the Accentra...I like the Integra when it was Austroflamme with the simple dial on rocker switch...truthfully either are great stoves. You can hold more pellets in the Rika and it is a higher rated BTU stove....go with your gut. Both are great.

 

[She2dancer]

Thank you for your input! We decided to go with the Rika....we really like the large hopper and the look. It was installed today - What a huge difference in heat output from our old dinosaur!

 

[Bioburner]

Looks great. Good luck

 

[imacman]

Looks great....enjoy the heat!!

 

[luckydist]

Hello She2dancer, if you need any help or information on your Integra, give me a call. I work for the importer and know the stove inside and out. You can reach me at 503-252-1249 x 416 if you ever need assistance or have general questions.