That answers the question of “are they capable”
What im wondering is would you use the same amount of wood and get the same heat output if you were using the same stove in a free standing model?
In other words is there an efficiency penalty using an insert vs a free standing and if so what is it?
I probably would use the same amount of wood but have to work a little harder to get the heat dispersed. Im still perfecting my system but as long as the fans on the rooms we spend most of our time are toasty. Theres a couple cool spots in the house but we dont use those rooms much so we dont care. I used 3 cords last year but it was my first year and I didnt start til around now, Ill have a btter idea after this heating system after I can compare the two years. I know Im a much better burner this year than last.