We have a 2000 sq ft L shaped house. There are bedrooms above the garage and dining room and a well insulated attic above the rest of the house (living room, kitchen, offce). We would like to put the stove in the dining room because it already has tile, is centrally located in the house and in close proximity to the firewood. We do have central air/heat and plan to use the fan to help distribute the warmth from the wood stove. We'd like to use the stove as our primary heat source. Winters here do get below freezing and the wind chill gets below zero.
Here are the brands we are considering: Napoleon 1400/1450, Lopi/Avalon 1750, Lopi Libery (although this one seems like a bit much, maybe not?) and Pacific Engery T5 Alderlea. Price certainly is a concern, but we also don't want something that requires a bunch of maintenace or is a piece of crap. The chimney guy I've talked to said in his 30 years of selling wood stoves, he's never sold a Napoleon and he thinks they are a very cheap stove. Is that true? He won't even take the time to compare the different stoves for me before we see them in person. I have seen all but the Pacific Energy stove in person, although my husband has not. I am hoping all of you can help us getting a better understanding of what we should buy.
Thanks!!
Here are the brands we are considering: Napoleon 1400/1450, Lopi/Avalon 1750, Lopi Libery (although this one seems like a bit much, maybe not?) and Pacific Engery T5 Alderlea. Price certainly is a concern, but we also don't want something that requires a bunch of maintenace or is a piece of crap. The chimney guy I've talked to said in his 30 years of selling wood stoves, he's never sold a Napoleon and he thinks they are a very cheap stove. Is that true? He won't even take the time to compare the different stoves for me before we see them in person. I have seen all but the Pacific Energy stove in person, although my husband has not. I am hoping all of you can help us getting a better understanding of what we should buy.
Thanks!!