Three stove options *pictures attatched*

[Dustin]

Here in about three months I will be moving into a house that has NO wood stove at all, or a fireplace, or a chimney..nothin. So, I will be putting in a stove, a hearth pad, and the chimney.

The first option is a woodstock soapstone stove. Looking at the new price it looks like a good deal. I'm thinking with the budget i'm going to pretty much break the bank to put this stove in, plus 20 feet of chimney, hearth pad, ect...If you were me, would you just suck it up and make it happen? I'm looking at heating the 1000 square foot main level living area, kitchen included and getting at least some heat to the upstairs, which is about 900 square feet. Not sure i'm going to get much heat there, given the way the stairs are. Stove will be near the bottom of the stairs. House is very tight with good insulation and windows



(broken link removed) - I really like this stove, but as stated above, it's pricey.



(broken link removed) - I like this one too, but I know NOTHING about it, what say you about Century Stoves? Will it do the job?


(broken link removed) - I have no clue about this stove, I just thought it looked neat, and had a decent price.


The long short of all this, is i'm sick of heating with a non-epa smoke dragon that I have in my current house. I will NOT heat with another non epa stove. I want a CAT stove, or one with secondary air tubes in the baffle...


I'm hoping the second selection would do the Job. I found some chimney pipe for sale, new, but not used yet for about 300 bucks. The guy just wants it out of his garage. I found a hearth pad for about 50 bucks, not used, guy also wants it gone.


Please, guide me

Dustin

 

[begreen]

Go for the Woodstock. If it's in as good condition as they say, it's a steal. The stove sells for about $2700 shipped out to OR. If you want a Cat stove, this one is perfect for your needs. Woodstock is a first class company.

Century's are cheap stoves, non-cat. The Waterford Erin is a nice old stove, not sold in the US anymore. Parts could be an issue.

 

[argus66]

ya go for the woodstock that is a steal. this is a stove i wanted but could not afford when i put mine in. plus its soapstone.

 

[raybonz]

Here in about three months I will be moving into a house that has NO wood stove at all, or a fireplace, or a chimney..nothin. So, I will be putting in a stove, a hearth pad, and the chimney.

The first option is a woodstock soapstone stove. Looking at the new price it looks like a good deal. I'm thinking with the budget i'm going to pretty much break the bank to put this stove in, plus 20 feet of chimney, hearth pad, ect...If you were me, would you just suck it up and make it happen? I'm looking at heating the 1000 square foot main level living area, kitchen included and getting at least some heat to the upstairs, which is about 900 square feet. Not sure i'm going to get much heat there, given the way the stairs are. Stove will be near the bottom of the stairs. House is very tight with good insulation and windows



(broken link removed to http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/hsh/910351017.html) - I really like this stove, but as stated above, it's pricey.



(broken link removed to http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/hsh/906892806.html) - I like this one too, but I know NOTHING about it, what say you about Century Stoves? Will it do the job?


(broken link removed to http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/hsh/905125787.html) - I have no clue about this stove, I just thought it looked neat, and had a decent price.


The long short of all this, is i'm sick of heating with a non-epa smoke dragon that I have in my current house. I will NOT heat with another non epa stove. I want a CAT stove, or one with secondary air tubes in the baffle...


I'm hoping the second selection would do the Job. I found some chimney pipe for sale, new, but not used yet for about 300 bucks. The guy just wants it out of his garage. I found a hearth pad for about 50 bucks, not used, guy also wants it gone.


Please, guide me

Dustin

I like the woodstock too.. That is a good deal if it is in good shape.. I think it's much heavier than the ad states.. (broken link removed to http://www.woodstove.com/pages/wood_stove_fireview.html)

It weighs 475 lbs...

Ray

 

[Cath]

D/F,
I'm guessing this is supposed to be the Fireview. Do you know if this is the current 205 model or the older 201, which would date back to 1996?

Based on the difference between the weight noted in the ad and the weight noted on the website, and the fact that the picture in the ad does not seem to match the picture of any of the three current models with a glass view (see links below) I would suspect that this is the older model, which could affect the value somewhat. Especially if it doesn't produce as much heat.

It looks like parts are still available. (links below).

My husband checked out a used Fireview once and it turned out the be the 201. I might have still been interested but it turned out to be in really rough shape. Unless the seller lives near you I wouldn't go look at it until you at least have a better idea of what it is and whether it will meet your needs.

I have also included a link to my earlier thread on our used Fireview 201 experience. I hope it works out better for you than it did for us.

I like the woodstock too.. That is a good deal if it is in good shape.. I think it's much heavier than the ad states.. (broken link removed to http://www.woodstove.com/pages/wood_stove_fireview.html)

It weighs 475 lbs...

Ray

Info from the ad
Measures 28 1/2 inches from floor to top of stove. 26 1/2" wide, 20" deep. Prox. 300 lbs.


Woodstock Fireview $2,719.00 with a 9 % discount = $2,469.00
https://store.woodstove.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16133&cat=302&page=1
• Dimensions: 28" H x 26" W x 20" D
• Weight: 485 lbs

Woodstock Keystone $2,579.00 with a 10% discount = $2,329.00
https://store.woodstove.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16134&cat=304&page=1
• Dimensions: 28" H x 25" W x 20" D
• Weight: 430 lbs

Woodstock Palladian $2,499.00 with a 10% discount = $2,249.00
https://store.woodstove.com/xcart/home.php?cat=305
• Dimensions: 28" H x 25" W x 20" D
• Weight: 430 lbs



EARLIER THREAD:
Used Woodstock Fireview 205
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/14812/

We may be looking at a used Woodstock Fireview 205 tomorrow. I've read the reviews and every single one is positive.

The owner bought it with her house about 3 years ago so she doesn't know the age. According to the Woodstock site they started shipping these in 1996 so it can't be more than 11 years old.

I'm thinking even if it's in good condition we may still need to replace the cat which would cost about $125.00.

But my question is whether there are any particular problems to look for in this model and if anyone has a general idea of what it might be worth used.

Thanks,
~Cath

...

Unfortunately the used Fireview turned out to be a big disappointment. Craig went to see it with my brother and he reported the following.

It wasn't the newer 205 model the seller told me it was (I did ask) but rather the older, smaller 201. It had a lot of surface rust; worse yet, it showed obvious signs of overfiring.

Craig described a very large hole in the metal plate under the soapstone on top. Even assuming that replacement part is still available in the 201 there is no way of knowing if any other parts are warped and if so, how badly.

I have to hope if anyone does buy it that they anticipate a near total re-build and they negotiate accordingly.

I'm just glad I familiarized myself with the newer model so Craig could tell it was the old one. But in any case the condition ruled it out for us regardless.
~Cath

Fireview/Classic parts availability:
https://store.woodstove.com/xcart/home.php?cat=263
Note, the Fireview 201 was manufactured prior to 1996

http://store.woodstove.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16474

~Cath

 

[Bobbin]

The Woodstock Fireview we purchased in late 1991 looks exactly like the one in the picture you linked, D/F. It weighs closer to 500 lbs., though. They have changed the style of the casting over the glass on newer models. It's a great stove and well worth the money if it's in good shape. We paid $1500 for our's, and paid nearly a grand more for the new Classic in the studio.

In the years since we've replaced the catalytic combustor twice, I think. Good advice to clean it out and give it test run before replacing it. I'll bet an e-mail to the company would allow you glean a lot of information about what to look for as far as wear and tear go. They make a terrific product and are not stingy with advice.

 

[daveswoodhauler]

Go for the Soapstone

 

[paulie]

go with the woodstock...it's a great looking stove after all you do have to look at it all year, and at that price....whats your question? your going into a new home? do it right the first time you won't regret it

 

[Todd]

That is the Fireview model 201, built before 1996, so it's at least 8 years old. I can tell by the front glass, no andirons like the 205. It may need some work and a new cat. I'd be tempted, but would still try to bring him down on price some.