Shifty Eyed
ArboristSite Member
My father has a Wood Chief insert that he purchased from Lowes in 1991. It has served him very well. Based on that experience, I picked up the same exact model second-hand last year. However, I like to use mine for the cost-savings benefit, whereas he is more of a "recreational user".
My question is this: Are these things made to safely run 24/7?
My wife doesn't like the fact that I will run it all night long for fear of some fire-related catastrophe. Overall, my unit is in excellent shape; showing only the usual wear-and-tear that you would expect from a 20 year old insert (hairline cracked firebrick, sagging grate, etc . . . ). However, it could use some new gasket material around the windows and doors.
Thanks in advance.
My question is this: Are these things made to safely run 24/7?
My wife doesn't like the fact that I will run it all night long for fear of some fire-related catastrophe. Overall, my unit is in excellent shape; showing only the usual wear-and-tear that you would expect from a 20 year old insert (hairline cracked firebrick, sagging grate, etc . . . ). However, it could use some new gasket material around the windows and doors.
Thanks in advance.