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Buying a New Stove

Discussion in 'Modern EPA Stoves and Fireplaces' started by Ford, Jul 26, 2024 at 8:30 AM.

  1. Ford

    Ford

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    Just moved into a new (to us) house this month and it only has a gas direct-vent fireplace. We probably have 15 cord of wood split/stacked so the only logical thing to do is tear out the gas fireplace and replace it with something to burn wood!

    We thought about a wood-burning insert but now we’re thinking a free standing stove will not only be the cheaper route but also more efficient. We’d like this to be our primary heat source in a 2400 sqft home. Coming from heating solely with an Osburn Matrix in our last home that was roughly 1600sqft we’d like to size up. We liked the styling of the Osburn stove and the wood bin underneath. Just looking for some recommendations on large wood stoves!
     

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    Any reason not to go with a furnace and plumb into existing ducts?
     
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    Basement in the new house Ford?
     
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