I usually run a gassifier boiler that takes care of my heat needs, however I like to have some wood stove capability to make sure the house is warm in case of an extended power outage. Its not unusual for the area to be down a day, and a section near me was out for three weeks two weeks ago due to an ice storm!
I already have a gas generator that will provide electricity...if gas stations can keep pumping gas w/o power. I know..I am a belt and suspenders kind of guy.
Large house, one section has a Heritage in a central location. The other section has an old "slammer" type insert. That is the one I want to replace as it is about 30 years old, creates lot of creosote...and I don't trust it as a slammer..Looking to get an insert to avoid hearth changes. I need two stoves due to home design..
The local dealers sell Hearthstone, Pacific Energy, Jotul, and Vermont Castings. The VC dealer said he would rather have me look at the Jotul due to some problems his customers experienced.
I like the design of the PE, as it is supposed to heat very well without power. The hearthstone dealer will cut me a good deal on a Clydesdale, but I don't know how it operates without power.
Looking for the best bang for the buck that will do the job as a backup stove. Thanks for suggestions!
I already have a gas generator that will provide electricity...if gas stations can keep pumping gas w/o power. I know..I am a belt and suspenders kind of guy.
Large house, one section has a Heritage in a central location. The other section has an old "slammer" type insert. That is the one I want to replace as it is about 30 years old, creates lot of creosote...and I don't trust it as a slammer..Looking to get an insert to avoid hearth changes. I need two stoves due to home design..
The local dealers sell Hearthstone, Pacific Energy, Jotul, and Vermont Castings. The VC dealer said he would rather have me look at the Jotul due to some problems his customers experienced.
I like the design of the PE, as it is supposed to heat very well without power. The hearthstone dealer will cut me a good deal on a Clydesdale, but I don't know how it operates without power.
Looking for the best bang for the buck that will do the job as a backup stove. Thanks for suggestions!