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John_146
John_146 Member Posts: 1
in THE MAIN WALL
Was thinking of putting a pellet stove in the basement to heat it up and also get some radiant heat in the floors above. Anyone have any experience or thoughts on these?

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  • Dale
    Dale Member Posts: 1,317
    basement stoves

    The most challenging place to get a solid fuel stove to vent correctly is the basement, the basement is often a low pressure area in most houses. I would look for a really experienced installer and plan on paying a lot for a legal vent system. Also, ask you insurance person if it will affect your homeowners rates.
  • Bob Harper
    Bob Harper Member Posts: 1,143
    venting

    Pellet stoves are power vented. The only time you would need a tall chimney would be in the case of power failure. Otherwise, it is a great choice for a basement. I'm partial to Quadrafire and Harman but I haven't found any really bad brands out there and I service them every day. Main thing is to keep it clean. Yes, have a pro guide you in the installation.

    HTH
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