indoor wood furnaces, WHAT IS THE bEST!!

[dwinch53]

opcorn: OK heat guys...here we go, i am ready to put in the best wood furnace in my basement...1400 sq. ft living area. i am thinking of the FIRE CHIEF 500 this is a very good FURNACE for the money..pros and cons please.INDOOR ONLY.. Is there anything beter for the $$..lets hear it.....Thanx Dan

 

[wdchuck]

Since mine is not the best, just the cheapest, and would be overkill for 1400sqft.

Here's some reading for you on the subject, pull up a cold one and enjoy. opcorn:

http://www.arboristsite.com/search.php?searchid=1918751



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[urhstry]

http://www.harmanstoves.com/products.asp

Go for the coal stove and burn wood.

 

[Junkfxr]

We have been using a United States Stove Co Warm Blast 1500 for a little over 12 years now. 1300 sq ft X 2 (main floor + basement) and have to work to keep the house below 80 degrees. Replaced one grate 2 years ago.

 

[Fitwon2002]

Looking for small wood furnace with zero clearance.

We have been using a United States Stove Co Warm Blast 1500 for a little over 12 years now. 1300 sq ft X 2 (main floor + basement) and have to work to keep the house below 80 degrees. Replaced one grate 2 years ago.

What are the dimensions of your furnace? I have a 1450 square foot chalet (1200 sq feet downstairs and a 250 sq foot loft above. My utility room is where I would like to put it but am also planning to build a garage 22 feet from the opposite corner of my chalet.

Currently I heat with propane which cost me slightly more than $1,000.US last winter. I have no duct system currently and am considering adding one. My crawl space is 33" deep and bone dry.

Thanks for any help,

Fitwon2002 in Central Oregon

 

[Junkfxr]

I'm not at home to measure the furnace right now but here is the link to USSC's website. It gives all of the dimensions and clearences.
http://www.usstove.com/proddetail.php?prod=1537G

 

[BlueRidgeMark]

http://www.harmanstoves.com/products.asp

Go for the coal stove and burn wood.

I see some nice looking stoves there. I like this one in particular.


What do you like about them, and what experience have you had with them?