After another $500 a month propane bill, we just installed a quadrafire sante fe in our -until now unheated- sunroom - that feeds by two doorways into a two story farmhouse. Its only been running for four days and for obvious reasons the bathroom at the rear of the house is cold... and the upstairs is holding its own and the living area is doing great.
So wondering on medium- the stove blowers run contiously- during days with high temp of 30. It has a thermostat - left on a temp of 70. My son- who knows a few people with pellet stoves says its more productive to leave it at medium than to turn it down when were not there and to high when we are. How does everyone feel about that senirio? Is there any kind of magic formula for knowing which way these things run most efficiantly?
Also how often does one clean there firepot? ive read daily to every couple days. does it run smoother/better when its clean?
any other thoughts that would make this new venture more productive is appreciated!
So wondering on medium- the stove blowers run contiously- during days with high temp of 30. It has a thermostat - left on a temp of 70. My son- who knows a few people with pellet stoves says its more productive to leave it at medium than to turn it down when were not there and to high when we are. How does everyone feel about that senirio? Is there any kind of magic formula for knowing which way these things run most efficiantly?
Also how often does one clean there firepot? ive read daily to every couple days. does it run smoother/better when its clean?
any other thoughts that would make this new venture more productive is appreciated!