Suggestions for a new wood stove

Hi guys I'm Jim, I'm new here. I am looking for a new wood stove and have been doing a lot of research online but seem to be getting mixed reviews on most stoves. I currently have a Vermont casting resolute which just burns way to fast (I've tried everything with it.) I am putting an addition on my home so I'd like to be able to heat up to about 2400 square feet. My budget is $3,200. Any suggestions would be appreciated thanks!

 

Hey Jim, welcome aboard.
I might as well be the one to start asking the pertinent questions.....
Where are you located (climate), what's the house layout and how well insulated, where will the stove be located in the house, masonry chimney/flue system or Class A?
Those are a start.
There are a ton of options out there for a home the size of yours, and the rest of the crew will be along in a bit to pile on with advice and probably more questions.
Oops, the most important question....how much firewood do you have, and how long has it been cut, split, and stacked?
One more thing......we really like pics.

 

Thanks for the reply dave, I am located 20 miles north of New York City in the Hudson Valley, my house is currently a 1,200 square foot 2 story ( I am adding an addition next year so it will be 2,400), older windows and decently insulated, the stove is located in the dining and has a flue system, I have about 2 cords stacked since last year and about 4 more cords that was split this year and will be stacked within the next week or two.

 

Wow, that's quite an addition.
What kind of doorway(s) to the addition will there be for airflow?
With the larger space, you'll probably find a need for not only a larger stove, but also more firewood.
Newer stoves really need dry firewood to function well, so that may be an issue depending on what kind of wood you have.
I'm going to (as will others) suggest strongly that you not only get that load stacked, but also get wood for '15 and get it processed ASAP.
Have you thought about whether you'd like a cat stove, or a non-cat?
For a home that size, and depending on how much you plan to use the stove (nights and weekends, or 24/7), you're going to need/want a stove in the 2.5 to 3 cu. ft. range I'd guess.

 

Hey Jim. Welcome to FHC. You've got quite an addition project coming up. And, you want to burn wood to heat it.

Lots of good experience on here regarding woodstoves. Dave's listed good things to consider. Good luck finding one you like. There are a lot to choose from.

 

Thanks for the welcome Stinny, this is a stove I looked at yesterday after work at a local dealer http://www.hearthstonestoves.com/store/wood-products/wood-stoves/manchester any thoughts on it would be appreciated!!

 

Sure is perty! I'm really not a stove guy. There are others on here with a lot more experience, and some may use that same stove or know someone who does. That's always the best info... find someone who's used that stove and see if it's performed as advertised. The things I do like is it's a glass front stove, and not a top loader. Looks like it loads on the left end. Personal preference s'all. Good luck.

 

Welcome Jim!

The Manchester has only been out for a year or two so reports are limited. Its in the right size for what you need. Some more cast or cast wrapped stoves to look at are the Jotul f600, f55, and f50, Pe t6, quadrafire Ilse Royal, lopi cape cod(hybrid), and the blaze king ashford (cat stove).

 

thanks grazer I really appreciate it I will take a look at them tonight

 

Are you utilizing the current chimney? If so, what type is it, and what size?

 

It is a pretty stove. It has some similarities to a woodstock stove with the soapstone lining. Kind of reminds me of my Jotul in the pictures.
I'm not sure if appearances are high on the list but maybe a stove that's got a bigger firebox and 2 secondary burns could be a consideration. The Woodstock IS steel stove would fit the needs here as well. The price would be right and it would definitely perform well. They are within reach for a drive and pickup too.

 

thanks folks looks like I am going to go with the Woodstock IS, road trip!!!!!

 

Great choice.
I came very close to getting one.
Is the early bird deal still in effect?
Let the picture parade begin.

 

As Dave said post pictures! We like pictures.

 

Welcome
Lots to choose from.
Catalytic or Non catalytic ?
Lots of Blaze Kings in Alaska,

Got good dry 1+ year seasoned wood ?
The new epa stove need good dry wood to burn clean.

 

How's it going? Lots of knowledge on the site and good people all around. Me I don't know much about stoves but good luck and welcome.

 

I love how Woodstock has really stepped up to the plate to give us the perfect stove for our needs! I ordered one but still have not seen it in person. For now I just keep looking at this charcoal on charcoal for me!

http://www.woodstove.com/ideal-steel-color-viewer