Hi everyone, first post here. Looks like a great site and i'm looking forward to learning. I've just installed a Flame XVR-1 SE Stove good, rated for around 1800 square feet. I've installed it in my basement, approximately in the middle. My house is small, roughly 800 square feet. The basement gets toasty pretty quick, however, I am having a lot of trouble getting that air moving up into the main floor living area.
I have cut 3 holes in my main floor which has helped a little, but with the winter coming and 3 solid months of -20 degree weather (live in Northwestern Ontario, Canada), I'm going to have trouble if I can't figure it out.
I have the basement door open and yes, after a few hours the heat begins to migrate up the stairwell, but still not nearly enough.
Has anyone gone through a similar experience and have any pointers as to how I can get this heat up better without cutting out more and larger holes in my floor?
I have cut 3 holes in my main floor which has helped a little, but with the winter coming and 3 solid months of -20 degree weather (live in Northwestern Ontario, Canada), I'm going to have trouble if I can't figure it out.
I have the basement door open and yes, after a few hours the heat begins to migrate up the stairwell, but still not nearly enough.
Has anyone gone through a similar experience and have any pointers as to how I can get this heat up better without cutting out more and larger holes in my floor?