Wood burning insert advice

[heat1212]

Looking to buy a new insert.The one i have now is an appalachian catalyst they now longer make and honestly those people are to hard to deal with.Old insert is 31 1/2 x 24 tall.It wood be heating about 1300 square ft,honestly a living room and a kitchen basically .I live in the south, probably burn a cord to 2 cords a year, 2 is stretching it.I would like to get away from a catalyst if possible, it might not be.I'm looking for an insert that wood be good enough for me and not looking to spend 6,000$ on it, we just don't use it enough for that to me.I'll be replacing the chimney kit when i do it.I understand these new inserts just wont work without it.Most everyone down here just elbows it in the chimney and lets it go.We have no code that requires anything.I would love to hear some opinions about brands if possible.

 

[EatenByLimestone]

Will you be doing all the work yourself or hiring it out? Having someone do the work will probably cost more than 6K. How tall is your chimney?

 

[begreen]

The best prices will be for the value lines from major companies. Look at inserts in the 2.0 to 2.5 cu ft range from Century, Drolet, and True North to start with.

 

[heat1212]

Will you be doing all the work yourself or hiring it out? Having someone do the work will probably cost more than 6K. How tall is your chimney?

Thank you.I will probably hire it out but not for that much.Chimney is 20 ft,i'm to old to be climbing ladders, can do the rest, putting the insert in isn't a problem. For that much i'll rent a lift. lol

 

[begreen]

Figure at least $2,000 to 2,500 for a decent inser. Stove prices have gone up a lot in the past few years. However, as the weather starts to warm, there are clearance sales and bargains to be had, especially at the big box stores where they need to clear out space for lawn and garden stuff.

 

[heat1212]

Figure at least $2,000 to 2,500 for a decent inser. Stove prices have gone up a lot in the past few years. However, as the weather starts to warm, there are clearance sales and bargains to be had, especially at the big box stores where they need to clear out space for lawn and garden stuff.

Good advice.I'm not in hurry. Thanks

 

[begreen]

Example:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Drolet-Escape-1800-Wood-Insert-2-100-sq-ft-EPA-Certified-DB03125/317018304

 

[kborndale]

I would bet your insurance company disagrees with your statement that you don't have code.

 

[heat1212]

You would be amazed down here.I'm not saying it's right but it's a different world.

 

[stoveliker]

I lived down there.
Towns may be different in safety enforcement due to lower taxes not being able to afford that, but the insurance companies are the same.
They do search for issues allowing them to deny having to pay to rebuild your home.

 

[EbS-P]

I have the Drolet 1800i linked above. It’s a fine insert. I got the whole kit from Costco. 25’ of liner and adapter and cap. I purchased an insulation kit and wrapped it my self. If I wanted something nicer I’d look at a pacific energy.

I’m happy with it.

 

[kborndale]

You would be amazed down here.I'm not saying it's right but it's a different world.

Good luck trying to put a claim in if things went bad.