Todd said:
Congrats on the new Fireview. It will be an interesting comparison between the Classic and Fireview. I bet you will be more efficient with the Fireview just because you can see what's going on in the fire box.
I've always wanted to try out a Classic but figure I'd miss the view of the fire. I did see a youtube video of a Classic with a glass side door but it must get dirty pretty quick with no air wash.
I have a Fireview 201 with no airwash. The glass only gets dirty if I burn wet or underseasoned wood.
Congrats on your new Fireview, OP! We love our new (old) 201. I'm trying to convince DH to consider the Progress, only because our house is very drafty and I think the extra horsepower would be welcome, at least in terms of loading. We've had a mild winter and a very drafty, 1700's house, and I load the stove at least 4 times/day between 6 AM and 9 PM on cold (below 30) days/nights. Most people don't have to do as much, but again we are very drafty, and the places I need insulation now are going to cost $10,000 whereas the Progress is only $2,400...you see my logic...lol.
Pictures, please! And did your Classic find a nice home?