Which Englander/Summers Heat should I purchase?

[smithg]

I had an Englander 25pdvc for many years. In our new house I wanted to go with a pellet furnace, but given the higher cost, and the fact that I need heat soon, I have decided to just go with a stand alone stove for now, and maybe upgrade in a few years to a pellet furnace. My house is an 1870's farm house in upstate NY - 1700 s. ft. adequately insulated. Which stove would you recommend out of the following two?

http://www.englanderstoves.com/55-shpah.html

or

http://www.englanderstoves.com/55-shp22.html

I like the bigger hopper size of the shpah, and I actually prefer the boxy and simplistic design, but some of the reviews I've read make it seem that it is not the best model Englander. Maybe Mike from Englander could comment? I plan on sticking with Englander given the fantastic customer service, top notch engineering, ease of diy repair, durability.

 

[slvrblkk]

Well, which ever you decide, you may want to consider a refurb from AMFM Energy.....many of us here bought one from there....

(broken link removed to http://www.amfmenergy.com/manufacturer-refurbished-stoves.html)

 

[krooser]

I'm sure imacman will chime in... I'll be heating my shop this winter with a borrowed Summer's Heat... good choice.

 

[imacman]

Why not consider the new IP....80 lb hopper, and the latest design from them. As for the PAH, I think it would be fine.

Why not give Mike H. a call at Englander and talk about your choices.

 

[stoveguy2esw]

actually i am running the PAH in my ouse currently (since 09) and its done a stellar job. what i would be looking at are the different features , such as hopper size t-stat compatability, ash drawer and the lioke as well as price point. i suspect though that either unit would do an acceptable job

 

[smithg]

actually i am running the PAH in my ouse currently (since 09) and its done a stellar job. what i would be looking at are the different features , such as hopper size t-stat compatability, ash drawer and the lioke as well as price point. i suspect though that either unit would do an acceptable job

Thanks Mike! If you are using the pah, that is one outstanding review! I like the styling of the new model onits own, but the pah fits the house better, I think.

Any chance Englander will develop a pellet furnace? I'd be one of the first in line!