Purchase Harman P61a? Currently own Harman Accentra.

[justsumchik]

I currently own a Harman Accentra, which is 40,000 BTUs, and suggests it can heat up to 2,400 sq ft depending on insulation, layout, etc. My home is two stories, and about 1,900 sq ft. Last winter, this stove did not heat my entire house on Stove Temp, and maxed out. I am sure it is due to the layout of my house. I am trying to decide if I should upgrade to a Harman P61a - this model is 61,000 BTUs, and suggests it can heat up to 3,500 sq ft depending on insulation, layout, etc. My question is: I know the approx. 20,000 BTUs will make a difference BUT will it make a difference in reference to getting it warmer upstairs? I don't want to buy a bigger stove, only to make it hotter downstairs and still no additional warmth upstairs. I have the ceiling fans on downstairs, and also put a box fan at the base of the stairs in hopes of drawing more warmth up, but doesn't seem to help much. Thanks in advance for your imput.

 

[JDenyer236]

Sure a larger stove will help, but only because you will be overheating the downstairs. We had the same problem. We put a ductless mini split heat pump in for the upstairs, problem solved. Hope this helps.

 

[justsumchik]

Thanks for your prompt response, JDenyer236. I actually have a ductless mini split heat pump upstairs - I just thought it was silly to have this running and the pellet stove at the same time, you know? I was hoping that a larger stove would possibly be the best option, but it's not sounding like it's the answer.

 

[Big papa]

I would see if there are better ways to move air upstairs maybe even explain your layout to a heating specialist he/she may be able to give you some good ideas