Just had a Buck 74 insert installed. The house was built in 1850 with a newer chimney. The room is about 350 sq.ft. with 10 foot ceiling. The installer placed a 25ft six inch flexible pipe in the chimney. He had to do some cutting to install the insert even with the bricks on the fireplace.
After several fires, I have yet to heat the room 4 degrees. Thermostat is set at 62. I have tried different kinds of wood to no avail.
It takes awhile for the blower to turn on- the air is hot but you can hold your hand directly in front of it.
Called the installer and he said never had a problem with the model 74. I mentioned a block off plate at the old damper level and he said it was not neccesary
.
Any ideas?
Thanks
After several fires, I have yet to heat the room 4 degrees. Thermostat is set at 62. I have tried different kinds of wood to no avail.
It takes awhile for the blower to turn on- the air is hot but you can hold your hand directly in front of it.
Called the installer and he said never had a problem with the model 74. I mentioned a block off plate at the old damper level and he said it was not neccesary
.
Any ideas?
Thanks