what would you recommend for a smaller house to use in the fireplace, can be an insert or freestand

[trx680]

I have a 1200 sq ft house. The fireplace height is only 26 1/4". I'm looking for a stove, with a decent size firebox, that will fit in the fireplace. The hearth itself sticks out 19" beyond the fireplace. I'm open to a freestanding or an insert. I had a Century insert I bought at Northern a few years ago but just wasnt impressed with it. Very small firebox and fire burned out quick.
I'm even eyeing a smaller Fisher such as a Baby Bear. Plenty of firebox there!!

Any recommendations on a stove?


thanks!!

 

[edyit]

woodstock makes some nice rear venting stoves if you choose to go freestanding

 

[begreen]

Need full fireplace dimensions, front and back plus the depth to help here. A rear-vented Woodstock like the Keystone is also a good suggestion if the hearth is deep or can be extended.

 

[begreen]

In cat stoves, take a look at the Blaze King Princess and the Sirocco 25 inserts and see if either will fit. In non-cat the Pacific Energy Super has a good burn time.

 

[trx680]

Need full fireplace dimensions, front and back plus the depth to help here. A rear-vented Woodstock like the Keystone is also a good suggestion if the hearth is deep or can be extended.

Opening of the fireplace is 26 1/4 " high, 33 1/2" wide, 22 " deep. The hearth comes out another 19"

 

[begreen]

Check out the inserts mentioned. They will be much more efficient than an old Fisher. Check the rear dimensions of the fireplace too, especially if there is a sharp taper toward the rear.

 

[Woody Stover]

A rear-vented Woodstock like the Keystone is also a good suggestion if the hearth is deep or can be extended.

Mine just makes it on a 24" hearth.

 

[DBoon]

The Lopi Answer insert would be worth investigating.

 

[HisTreeNut]

Another option for you might be the Buck Stove (broken link removed to http://www.buckstove.com/model-80.html#.V-dH6_ArKCg) in that it can be freestanding or an insert. Not the fanciest stove but Buck Stoves are pretty solid heaters. It is 22 7/8" deep though.