I apologize in advance because im posting from my phone.
I need to get my wood burning stove replaced otherwise my homeowners insurance will be dropped, as well as a new chimney. I got quotes for the job, and the chimney install isn't all that bad. But the stove they are trying to sell me is 2200. So im going my own route on the stove and will have them install it.
Question i have if, which model englander should i get? The snc30 or the snc13? My home has a main floor and an unfinished basement. The main floor is a little over 1800 sq ft and the stove is right in the center. The floor plan is very open so it should heat well. The bedrooms and bathrooms are on one end down a narrow hallway and all with doors.
The price difference is $380 and they don't come with a fan, fan is approx $150. While 380 might seem insignificant being a new homeowner in a house needing some finishing, that money could be used elsewhere. But, if the larger stove helps cut the oil bill more than the smaller one then it makes sense. Or do i go smaller stove with a fan instead on a larger with no fan?
Two more things, will this stove heat the basement enough to prevent pipes from freezing? And are these models the best for the money or are there other brands i should consider?
Thanks for your help.
Matt
I need to get my wood burning stove replaced otherwise my homeowners insurance will be dropped, as well as a new chimney. I got quotes for the job, and the chimney install isn't all that bad. But the stove they are trying to sell me is 2200. So im going my own route on the stove and will have them install it.
Question i have if, which model englander should i get? The snc30 or the snc13? My home has a main floor and an unfinished basement. The main floor is a little over 1800 sq ft and the stove is right in the center. The floor plan is very open so it should heat well. The bedrooms and bathrooms are on one end down a narrow hallway and all with doors.
The price difference is $380 and they don't come with a fan, fan is approx $150. While 380 might seem insignificant being a new homeowner in a house needing some finishing, that money could be used elsewhere. But, if the larger stove helps cut the oil bill more than the smaller one then it makes sense. Or do i go smaller stove with a fan instead on a larger with no fan?
Two more things, will this stove heat the basement enough to prevent pipes from freezing? And are these models the best for the money or are there other brands i should consider?
Thanks for your help.
Matt