noob question

  • Active since 1995, Hearth.com is THE place on the internet for free information and advice about wood stoves, pellet stoves and other energy saving equipment.

    We strive to provide opinions, articles, discussions and history related to Hearth Products and in a more general sense, energy issues.

    We promote the EFFICIENT, RESPONSIBLE, CLEAN and SAFE use of all fuels, whether renewable or fossil.
  • Super Cedar firestarters 30% discount Use code Hearth2024 Click here
  1. G

    Noob question: Is an Explorer 3 just too darn big?

    I'm going a little mental trying to pick a wood stove! There are a lot of good ones out there, as I have learned from this forum, but I haven't found the one that quite fits the bill. Quadrafire Explorer 3 - This is my top choice because of the simple but durable inner workings, top loading...
  2. P

    Rear Vent Stove - Sweeping

    Wood stove noob here. I just bought a Hi-Flame 905u to help heat my little house. I'm going to be using the rear vent instead of the top so I can have the stove sitting out in front of the old fireplace instead of tucked all the way in. Installing a flex liner up the existing flue. My kit came...
  3. Sugarbush Burner

    Jotul C550 Rockland Question- Fresh Air Port?

    Hello. I am brand new to this site, and I have just purchased 2 Inserts to install in my place. I have one internal masonry chimney with two separate flues in the center of the house. This masonry chimney serves upstairs and downstairs units in my duplex, each with an open fireplace. I...