Jules083
ArboristSite Operative
The Hotblast thread got me thinking about upgrading my furnace, and it turns out technology has passed me by. Now I'm wondering if it's worth buying a new furnace.
Currently I have a Energy King model 360EK. It can burn wood and coal, but I don't use coal. It works well enough except for on some of the real cold days, and usually keeps the house around 65 or so. Any hotter than that and I have to throw wood at it all day. Usually wake up to a cool but manageable house. I have creosote issues regularly, as do most people with these types of units. Also I get high amounts of smoke out of the chimney, and use a large amount of wood.
So I start looking at the new EPA style furnaces and I'm intrigued. I really like the Kuuma Vapor-Fire 100, but it commands a premium price for sure. Seems to be one of the best. The PSG caddy seems similar also, and there's a dealer about an hour away from me.
http://www.psg-distribution.com/product.aspx?CategoId=16&Id=577&Page=spec
There's also a thread here of the Drolet Tundra that I need to read through.
So my point is, is it worth upgrading? I love to have longer burn times and a more efficient furnace, with preferably a higher heat output than what I have now. Counting my basement I'm at 3000 square feet.
Currently I have a Energy King model 360EK. It can burn wood and coal, but I don't use coal. It works well enough except for on some of the real cold days, and usually keeps the house around 65 or so. Any hotter than that and I have to throw wood at it all day. Usually wake up to a cool but manageable house. I have creosote issues regularly, as do most people with these types of units. Also I get high amounts of smoke out of the chimney, and use a large amount of wood.
So I start looking at the new EPA style furnaces and I'm intrigued. I really like the Kuuma Vapor-Fire 100, but it commands a premium price for sure. Seems to be one of the best. The PSG caddy seems similar also, and there's a dealer about an hour away from me.
http://www.psg-distribution.com/product.aspx?CategoId=16&Id=577&Page=spec
There's also a thread here of the Drolet Tundra that I need to read through.
So my point is, is it worth upgrading? I love to have longer burn times and a more efficient furnace, with preferably a higher heat output than what I have now. Counting my basement I'm at 3000 square feet.