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Learn About Heating Capacity
Unfortunately, there is no magic formula we can give you here to choose the perfect stove to heat your living space. Please email us to discuss your individual situation so we can help you look in the right direction.
So many factors work in combination to determine your heating needs. A few of those are:
- The layout of your home;
- The amount of insulation, especially in your attic;
- How many windows you have and their R-value;
- How airtight your home is;
- The temperature at which you feel comfortable.
One of the most important things to remember is that bigger doesn't always mean better. If you live, for example, in a rancher with a lot of walls, zone heating is by far your best option. This could mean either installing a gas, wood, or pellet unit to supplement your central heating system, or installing two smaller units in opposite ends of your home.
In general, you can expect a 30,000 BTU gas appliance to heat approximately 1200-1500 square feet. Gas will give you the most even heat. A stove with an adjustable turn-down valve will give you a range of 20,000-40,000 BTU's.
Pellet stoves generally have five feed settings, making them adaptable to your personal level of comfort. Pellet heat provides more consistent warmth than wood, but the BTU's will vary according to the brand of pellets you burn.
Wood burning stoves provide mostly radiant heat, which means that it is an excellent choice for zone heating or as an alternative heat source. It is the only option where you may be able to obtain fuel free of charge. In choosing a wood stove, it is important to remember that there is a direct correlation between the size of the firebox and the amount of space heated. Again, your BTU's will be determined by the type of wood you use and how well it is seasoned.
Please email us for information more specific to your home heating needs.
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