Just wanted to say hello, and say thanks to everyone for all the info here. We recently moved here to Western TN from NJ. Our new home has a nice, big masonry fireplace at one end of the house, but it really does little to heat our home. The heat-pump seems to work harder when the fireplace is burning, fairly typical I guess. So, we've made the decision to get an insert. The more I've researched the harder the decision has been on what insert to buy.
I've decided on a LOPI 1750I, with installation in about a week. (wish it was sooner, they're calling for 6 degrees tomorrow night.) The house is 1500+ sq ft, and well insulated. The stove will mainly be used to heat the main living area, about 800sq ft. There's also a 20' hall down to the master bedroom, with the other rooms closed. I'm hoping the 1750 will be ok for this task. I was afraid anything larger would chase us out of the main living area.
I've no real questions yet, just hoping the LOPI is a good choice. All the info I've found here will help as I learn to use the stove. Just hoping I don't have to post in a panic if things get out of hand.
I've decided on a LOPI 1750I, with installation in about a week. (wish it was sooner, they're calling for 6 degrees tomorrow night.) The house is 1500+ sq ft, and well insulated. The stove will mainly be used to heat the main living area, about 800sq ft. There's also a 20' hall down to the master bedroom, with the other rooms closed. I'm hoping the 1750 will be ok for this task. I was afraid anything larger would chase us out of the main living area.
I've no real questions yet, just hoping the LOPI is a good choice. All the info I've found here will help as I learn to use the stove. Just hoping I don't have to post in a panic if things get out of hand.