Trying to decide on the best route here given my situation. Burning through oil this winter was not fun. I've got almost 3000sqft. I'd like to heat my 1st floor (about 1800sqft) so I am looking for a fireplace insert.
Wife is home with our son so she would be tending the fire. I am looking out 7-8 years if we have another child and my wife begins working during the week. Can we rely on a wood burn to keep the house warm while we are out? Obviously pellet takes care of itself but the fuel costs of wood more economical and desirable.
I've got room for the wood or the pellets and the wife says she doesn't mind tending the fire. I just don't want to have to back to a frigid house after a day of work.
Anyone care to way in before I ask the pellet fans?
Wife is home with our son so she would be tending the fire. I am looking out 7-8 years if we have another child and my wife begins working during the week. Can we rely on a wood burn to keep the house warm while we are out? Obviously pellet takes care of itself but the fuel costs of wood more economical and desirable.
I've got room for the wood or the pellets and the wife says she doesn't mind tending the fire. I just don't want to have to back to a frigid house after a day of work.
Anyone care to way in before I ask the pellet fans?