We've made it 32 days with no central heat (being in central NY, that is a feat!). Tomorrow the Enviro Maxx is being installed. I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve!
summit said:not to be the party pooper, 'cause I'm sure you'll love that stove, but... whatsup w/ the no central heat? What happened, and why are you not addressing that very important insurance requirement for most homeowner's policies in the NE regions?.... ya know, burst pipes and stuff...
summit said:I'm just wondering why one would forsake installing a new boiler over a pellet unit? I mean, he's already got an existing setup, so barring chimney liner or fuel tank issues you should be able to tie in... and if the boiler is only 6yrs old that just died then the system should be compatable... If this pellet stove is the planned central heating option, then I doubt the ins comp is gonna cover you should they find out. I could understand cost being an issue, but you gotta be dropping 5k on the unit, pellets and install if it's being done via pros... whats a boiler go for? I'm not talking a fancy Boderus, just one to get you by... not to discourge anyone from having a stove, but your central heat situation should be addressed 1st, especially in a situation that arises when you can't be there to feed and clean due to emergency etc... That, and not too many hearth shops can give you 24 hr emergency service if you have a snap switch fail or an auger jam at 11pm on saturday night.....
peacockrocks said:...
PS: This site is probably primarily used by guys, but I'm a lady
peacockrocks said:Was home at lunch, and the hole was just being drilled through the wall for the vent. But, the stove was in place and it looks fantastic! I've already had a text from the husband which said "there's gonna be some heat tonight!! Wooooohoooo!"
We're just a little excited, if you couldn't tell.
Pics in just a bit! Can't wait to go home in a half hour!
peacockrocks said:I've already had a text from the husband which said "there's gonna be some heat tonight!! Wooooohoooo!"
Doocrew said:peacockrocks said:I've already had a text from the husband which said "there's gonna be some heat tonight!! Wooooohoooo!"
You sure he was not talkin about sumpin' else?
j-takeman said:Doocrew said:peacockrocks said:I've already had a text from the husband which said "there's gonna be some heat tonight!! Wooooohoooo!"
You sure he was not talkin about sumpin' else?
:lol: If there newly weds maybe..
peacockrocks said:Picks will certainly be posted later!
To address some of the questions, concerns, comments....gfreek, yes we've got snow, not a lot, but enough. We’re southeast of Syracuse, so we see a lot of lake effect in the winter months. I couldn’t be more grateful for the mild weather we’ve had so far, but that definitely changed this week. We've stayed warm by one ventless propane wall unit and two electric heaters. In a 2600 sq ft house, it's been chilly. Usually wake up to a cool 52. I should note, there are no kids in the house. Just us, the dog and three cats. We have water issues, which is why this house has gone through at least 3 boilers in 20 years. We've been told by three contractors that unless we deal with the water issue, we're going to continue losing boilers. The boiler is covered under warranty, but the labor is not. Revised quote on that was over $2,000. The price of fuel oil is only going up, and we're sick of not being warm in our house, so we opted for a pellet stove large enough to heat the house. I spoke to my insurance agent regarding this and was assured that we were ok, but I will double check based on the points made here. Plus, we're taking the necessary precautions to ensure that our pipes do not freeze. We plan to address our central heating issues in the spring. With the tax credit expiring this month, buying a pellet stove just made the most sense. PS: This site is probably primarily used by guys, but I'm a lady
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