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I have a 2 story modified colonial with a finished basement. All three floors are copper baseboard oil heat. I have a pellet stove in the basement on a tile over concrete corner. It has been years since I used the pellet stove. Stopped using it when one of my kids was a toddler, he burned his hand on the glass. Luckily it was just a surface burn and not 2nd degree. As of now I can't get it working. It could be as simple as I'm using the incorrect power cord. I cannot find the original power cord. If all it is is a power cord I'll keep the pellet stove and begin using it. If the mother board is toast it may not be worth the repair cost.
I also have a 2nd story fireplace with an external, enclosed chase. I have an issue with the firebox (I think) that at times causes some smoke to get into the room and of course disperse throughout the first floor. I had a friend stone the wall for me as he owed me a favor. In an attempt to control some of the smoke he closed in the top a bit. Didn't quite make it go away and it's just to small looking now.
Lots of options. Here is what I'm contemplating and I'd like to hear thoughts and suggestions.
Basement Pellet: If repair is not costly pellet stove stays. If costly and not worth it, maybe it's time for a wood stove. I realize added to the cost of the stove would be the need for piping and a new chase. It is in the basement but it is a walkout and the piping would require a cut through 2x6, OSB, and siding not concrete.
Fireplace: Have it inspected and see what the repair cost is. If minor repair keep fireplace, repair it, have friend remove the layer of brick and stone opening it back up. If too costly a repair I am thinking of a wood stove insert. Fireplace depth is 26" and hearth is 20" wide slab of stone. I would not want anything sticking out past the hearth. House is 3600 sq ft spread throughout three floors. I'm not looking for a tank of a stove to heat the whole house. The first floor is open plan with wide stairwell and high ceilings so heat will readily make it to the top floor.
Questions:
No matter what happens in the basement; when I finished it I used fireblock sheetrock with R19 insulation in the ceiling. Walls are 2x6 top and baseplates with 2x4 studs on edge so R19 fits and standard 1/2" sheetrock. Am I wasting my time and money heating the basement thinking it will have an impact on the second floor? Besides some radiation of heat? There is a 30" door for air to circulate through.
Wood stove recommendations? Replacement pellet stove recommendations? Suggestions?
I also have a 2nd story fireplace with an external, enclosed chase. I have an issue with the firebox (I think) that at times causes some smoke to get into the room and of course disperse throughout the first floor. I had a friend stone the wall for me as he owed me a favor. In an attempt to control some of the smoke he closed in the top a bit. Didn't quite make it go away and it's just to small looking now.
Lots of options. Here is what I'm contemplating and I'd like to hear thoughts and suggestions.
Basement Pellet: If repair is not costly pellet stove stays. If costly and not worth it, maybe it's time for a wood stove. I realize added to the cost of the stove would be the need for piping and a new chase. It is in the basement but it is a walkout and the piping would require a cut through 2x6, OSB, and siding not concrete.
Fireplace: Have it inspected and see what the repair cost is. If minor repair keep fireplace, repair it, have friend remove the layer of brick and stone opening it back up. If too costly a repair I am thinking of a wood stove insert. Fireplace depth is 26" and hearth is 20" wide slab of stone. I would not want anything sticking out past the hearth. House is 3600 sq ft spread throughout three floors. I'm not looking for a tank of a stove to heat the whole house. The first floor is open plan with wide stairwell and high ceilings so heat will readily make it to the top floor.
Questions:
No matter what happens in the basement; when I finished it I used fireblock sheetrock with R19 insulation in the ceiling. Walls are 2x6 top and baseplates with 2x4 studs on edge so R19 fits and standard 1/2" sheetrock. Am I wasting my time and money heating the basement thinking it will have an impact on the second floor? Besides some radiation of heat? There is a 30" door for air to circulate through.
Wood stove recommendations? Replacement pellet stove recommendations? Suggestions?