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I'm assuming its needs an electrical hookup to run the blower fan to move heat.
In the event of a power outage, could you still use the insert to make heat passively or does it need power for proper exhuast also?
Yes you need power to use the blower, which really throws off a ton of heat. However, you don't necessarily have to use the blower all the time or if at all. It still gives off ALOT of heat without the blower. My friend has a small house and you never uses his blower, only when it's bitter cold in the teens.
Anyone recommend a place that sells and installs these. I'm in nassau county. I'm intrigued about getting one since its such a PITA to heat up my vaulted ceiling great room in the winter. Have never fired up my existing regular fireplace before because of its inherent inefficiency.
Sometimes, people don't think things through so thoroughly when buying or renovating a home. Yeah those vaulted ceilings sure look fancy and all, and make the room so grand and open and such. And then comes utility bills.
Before you get a wood burning stove make sure you get a high quality one that covers more than the square footage of your house. There are a lot of places in Vermont that make high quality wood burning stoves that deliver (I don't suggest you get those cheapos from Lowes or Home Depot). Maybe you can call a few plumbers to see if they can or will install them. In theory all you are doing is running a liner from the top of the chimney to the stove.
A relative of mine had one installed a few years ago and it was one of the best investments he ever made, especially since he had it installed before Sandy. It heats up his entire 2,500 SQ ranch.
2500 square?
That's pretty big. Impressive. Is the stove the size of a big block Chevy?
It's pretty big. It can hold some big a$$ logs and has the blower fan on it. That thing puts out a lot of heat. I was originally pissed that he ruined his beautiful fireplace with that stove in it but after seeing how efficient it is I changed my mind. I got a crappy fake fireplace in my house that I'd love tear down and replace with a nice wood burning stove some day
@hotkarl if you get the house please post back to let us know how well it works! For now I'm just going to use an old oil drum in my backyard and some leftover tires.
Sometimes, people don't think things through so thoroughly when buying or renovating a home. Yeah those vaulted ceilings sure look fancy and all, and make the room so grand and open and such. And then comes utility bills.
Sucks in the winter, but high ceilings actually work out well in the summer since heat rises.
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