Had my stove installed on Dec 28, 2010, just in time for the tax credit, but half way through a billing cycle. The first bill after the stove was installed, I used 86 CCF of NG, the previous years usage for this period was about 120 CCF, not bad.
This month, I only used 19 CCF of NG! compared to last years usage of 128 CCF.
My house is about 1700 SF(upstairs), with a full finished basement. The basement is cold (about 62*) since the furnace never runs, but I do not mind since we do not spend much time there in the winters.
My electric usage is also way down, even though I run the blower on the stove all the time.
I have not really saved much since I've had to buy all my wood this year, but it sure feels good keeping that money out of the hands of the utility company. I am going to start cutting wood for next season within a week or two.
My only issue is trying to keep the humidity levels up in the house. I always have a pan of water on the stove, but the humidity level never goes above 25%.
I definately do not regret buying this stove!
This month, I only used 19 CCF of NG! compared to last years usage of 128 CCF.
My house is about 1700 SF(upstairs), with a full finished basement. The basement is cold (about 62*) since the furnace never runs, but I do not mind since we do not spend much time there in the winters.
My electric usage is also way down, even though I run the blower on the stove all the time.
I have not really saved much since I've had to buy all my wood this year, but it sure feels good keeping that money out of the hands of the utility company. I am going to start cutting wood for next season within a week or two.
My only issue is trying to keep the humidity levels up in the house. I always have a pan of water on the stove, but the humidity level never goes above 25%.
I definately do not regret buying this stove!