Moving soon, coming from a house with a gas furnace and a Harman XXV that I added. I will miss both.
Moving to a ranch, 1600sqft or so with (2) open brick fireplaces (I know, net heat loss). Strongly considering and was almost set on getting a P42I/P52I. The house only has baseboard heat.
The interesting situation is that central air and A/C has been added to the house. This opens some options. I have really been thinking about finding a used PF-100 to install. My rationale is that even if I add a stove on the main floor I will definitely have to electrically heat the basement and there is a chance the bedrooms may need some baseboard supplement.
I have considered heat pump route and may in the future but I truly enjoy a warm wood/gas heat. I do not like being married to a single heat source, especially one that will take a fairly substantial generator to maintain.
Thoughts on this decision?
Moving to a ranch, 1600sqft or so with (2) open brick fireplaces (I know, net heat loss). Strongly considering and was almost set on getting a P42I/P52I. The house only has baseboard heat.
The interesting situation is that central air and A/C has been added to the house. This opens some options. I have really been thinking about finding a used PF-100 to install. My rationale is that even if I add a stove on the main floor I will definitely have to electrically heat the basement and there is a chance the bedrooms may need some baseboard supplement.
I have considered heat pump route and may in the future but I truly enjoy a warm wood/gas heat. I do not like being married to a single heat source, especially one that will take a fairly substantial generator to maintain.
Thoughts on this decision?
