Ok I want as much input as you guys can muster . For the past 4 years I have run a Waterford Erin to heat my home minus the basement. I want to upgrade but cant seem to find a replacement with higher BTU
rating with same foot print and size due to the way the hearth/chimney are built , field stone through the house. So my next thought was to buy big and put it in the basement, but I have read so much about the heat loss of doing so, I am afraid, very afraid , I wont be happy . Here is some info on the house 24x32 log home 1-3/4 story due to cathederal ceiling. I was thinking PE T6 or more likely the Summit as it wont be a showpiece. Basement is unfinished so to spend time down there is saw sharpening and laundry. Basement temps while running the Erin drop in to the 30s. So we either do some laundry and vent dryer inside or I have to fire the furnace for something other than hot water. With the tax credit ending I am feeling its now or never. Winter temps up here are cold, we can see lots of -30 f .
Thanks for all the help in the past and future Dave
rating with same foot print and size due to the way the hearth/chimney are built , field stone through the house. So my next thought was to buy big and put it in the basement, but I have read so much about the heat loss of doing so, I am afraid, very afraid , I wont be happy . Here is some info on the house 24x32 log home 1-3/4 story due to cathederal ceiling. I was thinking PE T6 or more likely the Summit as it wont be a showpiece. Basement is unfinished so to spend time down there is saw sharpening and laundry. Basement temps while running the Erin drop in to the 30s. So we either do some laundry and vent dryer inside or I have to fire the furnace for something other than hot water. With the tax credit ending I am feeling its now or never. Winter temps up here are cold, we can see lots of -30 f .
Thanks for all the help in the past and future Dave