Hey everyone, I'm hoping to purchase my first wood stove. I have 2 questions for you all.
1. It looks as though the zip code deal is still working out on getting an Englander for $650. I know everyone thinks this is a steal in regards to the nc30. Do you think this is a good deal for the nc13 as well? I'd love to just get the nc30 but I just can't make it work space wise. Even if I could I'm pretty sure it would cook me out of my house.
2. The house I'm looking to heat is 1500sqft. The room it will go in is 13' x 26' with cathedral ceilings. It's our living room. Loft/master bedroom upstairs, accessed from living from. 2 other bedrooms on opposite side of house from the stove room. Is this stove even worth it for me? It's a little smaller than what I'd want. Ideally 2-2.5 cuft firebox so I could get longer burns. I just can't afford 1500-2000 for a jotul, woodstock, etc right now. I also have to install a chimney since this is the first stove for this house. So, I'm thinking NC13 and maybe upgrading in something a little larger in a few years. Assuming you think the stove is worth $650. I added attic insulation so I'm up to code.
On a side note, I had a pellet stove that did heat the whole house before it went on the fritz. So, I think it'll heat the house but, do you think I'll be getting really short burn times? Thanks for you opinions. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Dave
1. It looks as though the zip code deal is still working out on getting an Englander for $650. I know everyone thinks this is a steal in regards to the nc30. Do you think this is a good deal for the nc13 as well? I'd love to just get the nc30 but I just can't make it work space wise. Even if I could I'm pretty sure it would cook me out of my house.
2. The house I'm looking to heat is 1500sqft. The room it will go in is 13' x 26' with cathedral ceilings. It's our living room. Loft/master bedroom upstairs, accessed from living from. 2 other bedrooms on opposite side of house from the stove room. Is this stove even worth it for me? It's a little smaller than what I'd want. Ideally 2-2.5 cuft firebox so I could get longer burns. I just can't afford 1500-2000 for a jotul, woodstock, etc right now. I also have to install a chimney since this is the first stove for this house. So, I'm thinking NC13 and maybe upgrading in something a little larger in a few years. Assuming you think the stove is worth $650. I added attic insulation so I'm up to code.
On a side note, I had a pellet stove that did heat the whole house before it went on the fritz. So, I think it'll heat the house but, do you think I'll be getting really short burn times? Thanks for you opinions. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Dave