A Quadrafire Mt. Vernon. It can heat 2000 sq. ft., except when nights get down to 0-10, when we supplement with central oil heat.
It’s situated in a large family room off to the side of a 2-story colonial. Family room stays at 76. Farthest upstairs bedroom is 61.
This winter (October-March) we will go through two-pallets of pellets: $600. We were spending $750/mo. In Dec., Jan, Feb, for oil. A good stove, Quadrafire or Harmon, will cost about $4k installed. Maintenance takes 15 minutes per week. I recommend side-venting to save on chimney sweeping. 3x per season I clean the stack with a dryer brush. Takes 5 minutes.
We used to store pellets in the garage, but this year I bought them at Lowes so I could have my garage back. I prefer that now. Costs 20% more. The pallets can be left outside. Just put a tarp over them.
That is a very nice pellet stove. That is the model I have thought of buying.
How long have you had it ?
Have you had any problems ?
How noisey is it ?
Do you have an outside air intake ?
What kind of pellets do you burn ?
FYI, I live up in Amherst, NH just west of Nashua.