First Day on the Forum. (any forum for that matter)
Thanks for all the help so far. I am in the market for a new insert to help offset the gas bill.
I've lived in my curent house for 6 months and have not lit a single fire. I've assumed it will put off no heat.
There are so many different wood inserts, I don't know where to start.
Before it get into this discussion too deep, I should make a confession. I have a flatscreen above my fireplace. This was a recent addition. I was tearing out the mirror above the mantle and thought it would be a good place for the tv. I understand the threat that an insert would create to my Vizio 42" 1080 VIA, but the TV is not moving. We love it. I have a very large living room in a 2300 sf single level ranch. We sit pretty far from the TV so it is just right for a recliner or slouched down in the couch.
Problem 1- Is the TV really at risk? I would like some experience on this one. I don't mind the BS but I would like sombody that has taken temperatures above their insert or has a TV mounted above the insert.
Problem 2- There are about 200 inserts. Which ones are good? Every time I find an insert that I like I read 50 negative reviews about the insert. Operators maybe?? I am looking for a flush style-$2,500-$3,000.00- with a large viewing window and of course high performance.
Here is a few that I have been considering.
-Clydesdale
-VC Montpelier
-Regency Alterra- Long Lead Time!!
-Osburn 2200
-Lopi Declaration
I have not done any pricing so let me know if I am way out of line on my $$. I WILL do the install myself. Call me stupid, but I think of myself as a handyman.
CLOCK's TICKING. 9 Days til D-Day!
Thanks to all.
Thanks for all the help so far. I am in the market for a new insert to help offset the gas bill.
I've lived in my curent house for 6 months and have not lit a single fire. I've assumed it will put off no heat.
There are so many different wood inserts, I don't know where to start.
Before it get into this discussion too deep, I should make a confession. I have a flatscreen above my fireplace. This was a recent addition. I was tearing out the mirror above the mantle and thought it would be a good place for the tv. I understand the threat that an insert would create to my Vizio 42" 1080 VIA, but the TV is not moving. We love it. I have a very large living room in a 2300 sf single level ranch. We sit pretty far from the TV so it is just right for a recliner or slouched down in the couch.
Problem 1- Is the TV really at risk? I would like some experience on this one. I don't mind the BS but I would like sombody that has taken temperatures above their insert or has a TV mounted above the insert.
Problem 2- There are about 200 inserts. Which ones are good? Every time I find an insert that I like I read 50 negative reviews about the insert. Operators maybe?? I am looking for a flush style-$2,500-$3,000.00- with a large viewing window and of course high performance.
Here is a few that I have been considering.
-Clydesdale
-VC Montpelier
-Regency Alterra- Long Lead Time!!
-Osburn 2200
-Lopi Declaration
I have not done any pricing so let me know if I am way out of line on my $$. I WILL do the install myself. Call me stupid, but I think of myself as a handyman.
CLOCK's TICKING. 9 Days til D-Day!
Thanks to all.