Thank you all for the quick response -- very helpful!
To answer a few questions:
Some pics, for reference (hopefully these are visible below):
Fireplace. Opening is about 44"W x 28"H. I do think the Regency I2400 may look a little small here, but will prob blend in nicely, no? I also think it would heat the room (and probably more) just fine.
As seen from dining room (to give an idea of how the room opens to other areas):
To answer a few questions:
- Room size: 21' x 13'
- House square footage: Approx 2600 (Roughly 1440 on first floor)
- How open is the room: The main entrance to the room is a double-door-sized opening, which leads to the main hallway w/ stairs and then another double-door opening into the dining room. So, while it's mostly an enclosed space, I do think it's open enough for an insert to heat the first floor pretty well (see pics below.)
- Wood: Already on it. Got a delivery last fall (only a 1/2 cord, however), because I was planning ahead, knowing we'd (hopefully) have the fireplace lined & ready this year. My wife and I just moved in last fall and haven't yet used the fireplace, to be safe.
- Plans for heating: we DO like the heating power & efficiency of the stoves/inserts. Especially since our main heating source is an oil furnace/boiler. However, we also like the general ambiance of a standard fireplace, and we wanted to make sure the chimney guys' recommendations were legit before we make a somewhat drastic change to the fireplace.
Some pics, for reference (hopefully these are visible below):
Fireplace. Opening is about 44"W x 28"H. I do think the Regency I2400 may look a little small here, but will prob blend in nicely, no? I also think it would heat the room (and probably more) just fine.
As seen from dining room (to give an idea of how the room opens to other areas):