Heating a home is not an exact science and often times is subject
to the desires and preferences of the individual. Because of that
fact choosing the perfect stove to heat your living space is a
matter of personal preference. There are probably several different
models for you to choose from which will do a great job of heating
your home. That's where your preference comes in. There are also
many different stoves which for various reasons will not do the
job for you at all and cause nothing but aggravation. Please call
us to discuss your individual situation so we can help you look
in the right direction.
Every Home is different and lend them selves to different methods
of heating. If you have an open floor a single central heating
source any work well for you. If you live in a home with many
rooms and spend most of your time in a few of them then a zone
heating approach may make more sense. This could mean either installing
a gas, wood, or pellet unit to supplement your central heating
system, or installing smaller units in specific areas of the home.
Some of the factors which must be considered before picking
your new stove are:
- The floor of your home
- The overall square footage of your home
- How much insulation in your walls and ceiling
- Number and insulation value or OR value of your windows
- How airtight your home is
- How air flows in your home
- You temperature comfort range
A gas stove rated at 30,000 BTU will heat approximately 1200-1500
square feet. Gas will give you the most even heat. Some stoves
will even be adjustable to set the heat output.
Pellet stoves generally have five feed settings. Pellet heat
provides more consistent warmth than wood making them adaptable
to your personal level of comfort.,
Wood burning stoves provide radiant heat. It is an excellent
choice for zone heating or as an additional source of heat. Be
careful however, the size of the firebox and the amount of space
heated are related. In addition you would be well advised to remember
that well seasoned wood and the type of wood used has a large
bearing on the heating ability of your stove
This is only the beginning of heating 101! When you call us
we will be happy to help figure out your wants and needs to better
direct you to the heating choice which is best for your situation.
Give us a call!.
