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Summers Heat 2000-sq ft Heating Area Firewood Stove

Discussion in 'Modern EPA Stoves and Fireplaces' started by Nordic Splitter, Apr 1, 2021.

  1. Nordic Splitter

    Nordic Splitter

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    Looking to purchase this stove for a small addition..Roughly 700 sq ft..Lowes has it for $809.00.Here are some of the specs...Give me your thoughts...
    • Heats up to 2,000 square feet of living space

    • Automatic air setback for reliable start-ups and reloads; no more babysitting your stove

    • No hearth protection needed, only spark and ember

    • Largest viewing glass in class gives full view of firebox

    • Wrap-around heat shield for safer operation - 100.00 value

    • Heavy duty American steel with cast iron door

    • Deep, convenient side-access ash pan

    • Mobile home approved, outside air hook-up

    • High efficiency, meets EPA standards
    • Specifications
      Type
      Stove
      Maximum Heating Area (Sq. Feet)
      2000
      Ash Drawer
      CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s)
      Prop 65 WARNING(S)
      UNSPSC
      40101800
      Outside Air Kit Included
      Size of Flue Exhaust (Inches)
      6
      Exhaust Location
      Top
      EPA Approved
      Washington State Approved
      Mobile Home/HUD Approved
      Warranty
      5-year limited
      Color/Finish Family
      Black
      Assembled Height (Inches)
      36
      Heating Area Range (Sq. Ft.)
      1000 to 2000
      Assembled Width (Inches)
      23.25
      Assembled Depth (Inches)
      26.875
      Weight (lbs.)
      395
      Fuel Type
      Firewood
      Made in the USA
     

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  2. Well Seasoned

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    Usually you push a rod during startup and reloads and the biometalic air control is then set to cruise on its own.

    More and more stoves are taking away user controls since the 2020 epa tightened the noose on emissions.
     
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  3. snaple4

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    I have this stove. It worked well this winter but I do have problems with it. The ACC ( I don’t use this feature b/c I don’t trust it) is used to keep the air supply fully open till the stove gets up to temp. When it reaches temp the air goes to the setting you have set for how much primary air you want. I had trouble controlling the stove so mine would get way to hot with this feature.
     
  4. Warner

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    I bought this stove, liked the large glass for viewing. It was nice until the glass fell into the stove in the middle of the night while there was a fire going. Took many calls over several weeks to get them to replace the door. At first they told me my problem was the first they had heard of this(not true if you do some research). Later I was told that they had several reports that day. I put the new door on and sold the stove. ESW had very poor customer service in my situation.
     
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  5. Mitch Newton

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    I think you kinda get what you pay for.
     
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    I purchased mine for almost nothing because the door hing and some bricks were damaged. When I finally got in touch with someone from the company they sent out new parts right away. Other attempts to contact them for other reasons were not as fruitful. I will agree with Mitch, you get what you pay for. That’s why I am going with a Woodstock stove.

    If you don’t want to pay a bit more for a better stove then go with the Lowe’s stove. They do work. You will go through more wood than a nicer stove. It heated my house and I am VERY glad I had it when we had multiple 0* days here.