My wife and I built our ranch house in 2019, currently heated by propane and heat pump. We have plenty of access to wood, and love wood stove heat.
Theres so many choices, but I have been primarily looking at Hearthstone, Lopi, Jotul, and Blaze King freestanding stoves. I *think* I'm leaning more towards Blaze Kings, primarily to extended burn time, and from what I've been reading, it appears they may have a slightly better stove all around, although that may be opinion more than anything.
Our house is 1984 sq ft on the main level. Living room has vaulted ceiling, and is open into the kitchen. We'd like to put it in the corner of the room, but It would likely be too close to the curtains on the window. There is a full basement, that we may finish, but it does not need to be heated full time. There are also air returns throughout the house. I've included a very rough sketch of the floorplan.
Would a Sirocco 30 be overkill for our house? Not enough? I've found one on a pedestal for $4100, with blower and outside air kit. Seems decent in the current price climate.
Thanks! Will
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Theres so many choices, but I have been primarily looking at Hearthstone, Lopi, Jotul, and Blaze King freestanding stoves. I *think* I'm leaning more towards Blaze Kings, primarily to extended burn time, and from what I've been reading, it appears they may have a slightly better stove all around, although that may be opinion more than anything.
Our house is 1984 sq ft on the main level. Living room has vaulted ceiling, and is open into the kitchen. We'd like to put it in the corner of the room, but It would likely be too close to the curtains on the window. There is a full basement, that we may finish, but it does not need to be heated full time. There are also air returns throughout the house. I've included a very rough sketch of the floorplan.
Would a Sirocco 30 be overkill for our house? Not enough? I've found one on a pedestal for $4100, with blower and outside air kit. Seems decent in the current price climate.
Thanks! Will
![Stove advice for new home. So many choices! House sketch inside. Stove advice for new home. So many choices! House sketch inside.](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/302/302667-bc2e0214f22403da3e79ab6b1f86af30.jpg)