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I am planning to convert an existing fireplace into a heating source for my home. I would like to determine the most efficient solution: either a fireplace insert (wood - we do not have gas lines) or a wood stove.
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I would go with the stove. Their construction and shape are geared towards maximum recirculation of all combustible gasses making them very efficient with minimal particulate output. I would also recommend the NON-catalytic kind. The catalytic kind have expensive catalysts, like in a car exhaust, that need replacing after a time. The non-catalytic kind have stainless steel tubes in the top of the burner box that recirculate the gasses and burn them. They also make a lovely 'firewash' effect that cause the flames to flow and dance differently without smudging the glass door.
An insert may have some of those technologies too; you'll need to ask/research it.
The stove is smaller and takes less space in your room. It can use the existing chimney as it's flue with an adapter to the stove pipe. Some come with built in fans that circulate the air, or get one of the thermo-electric kind that don't use power and sit on the stove top. You can also use assorted 'steamers' on the stove top to put moisture in the room during dry winter days. Don't think you can do that with a fireplace insert.
Hope this helps!
I would go with the stove. Their construction and shape are geared towards maximum recirculation of all combustible gasses making them very efficient with minimal particulate output. I would also recommend the NON-catalytic kind. The catalytic kind have expensive catalysts, like in a car exhaust, that need replacing after a time. The non-catalytic kind have stainless steel tubes in the top of the burner box that recirculate the gasses and burn them. They also make a lovely 'firewash' effect that cause the flames to flow and dance differently without smudging the glass door.
An insert may have some of those technologies too; you'll need to ask/research it.
The stove is smaller and takes less space in your room. It can use the existing chimney as it's flue with an adapter to the stove pipe. Some come with built in fans that circulate the air, or get one of the thermo-electric kind that don't use power and sit on the stove top. You can also use assorted 'steamers' on the stove top to put moisture in the room during dry winter days. Don't think you can do that with a fireplace insert.
Hope this helps!
How much should i sell an Electric Fireplace for?
Christina
I have a nice electric fireplace in my basement, and i dnt have room for it anymore.... how much should i sell it for?
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This would depend on how old the fireplace is, the make & model, and if it was just an insert, a mantel, or a stove. Here is a site below that might help you out.
This would depend on how old the fireplace is, the make & model, and if it was just an insert, a mantel, or a stove. Here is a site below that might help you out.
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