I'm sure this will be re-dundant for many long time forum members but here it goes:
I have a typically cape style house (Mid Mass.) w/ a great room (20x20) on the back end which totals about 1770 sq. feet (entire home). The great room does have a full size fireplace but I don’t want to give it up for an insert model. Thinking of putting unit in front living room (of cape) so warmth affects upstairs bedrooms as much as possible. What size would you recommend and do you think one unit could warm the great room in the back area of house?? Looking to spend around 2K or a little more. Which brands should I avoid please?? I have read some negative remarks about the the large retailor brands (Lowes/ HomeD)?!? Also how far must any unit be away from walls and is it necesssary to "brick" or stone the base where the unit will go?
Any help is GREATLY APPRECIATED!!
I have a typically cape style house (Mid Mass.) w/ a great room (20x20) on the back end which totals about 1770 sq. feet (entire home). The great room does have a full size fireplace but I don’t want to give it up for an insert model. Thinking of putting unit in front living room (of cape) so warmth affects upstairs bedrooms as much as possible. What size would you recommend and do you think one unit could warm the great room in the back area of house?? Looking to spend around 2K or a little more. Which brands should I avoid please?? I have read some negative remarks about the the large retailor brands (Lowes/ HomeD)?!? Also how far must any unit be away from walls and is it necesssary to "brick" or stone the base where the unit will go?
Any help is GREATLY APPRECIATED!!