I'm not sure this topic is within the scope of the thread specs, excuse me if so.
My situation is I have a 3-bedroom mobile home - 1100 square, that came with the original propane furnace. It works fine, no problems. I got whacked with the first propane bill for the gas remaining in the tank when I moved in, amounting to $535.00, which should last me into January when it should go down to 20% capacity. Then it will be time to pay again, the same, possibly more, and I doubt that will carry me through the rest of the winter.
I am considering to purchase either a coal or pellet burning stove 70,000 capacity with a vent system running to each bedroom.
New coal stoves at that capacity include installation and cost $2700-3300, pellets slightly higher.
Here's my questions for the experts:
1) Can I actually rely on the stove as my primary heating system or will I still need to lean on the propane heat?
2) How much more time do I realistically have on the propane heater?
3) Can you recommend a "brand"---like the Stoker, or are they all basically the same? One stove company told me they manufacture their own.
Thanks.
My situation is I have a 3-bedroom mobile home - 1100 square, that came with the original propane furnace. It works fine, no problems. I got whacked with the first propane bill for the gas remaining in the tank when I moved in, amounting to $535.00, which should last me into January when it should go down to 20% capacity. Then it will be time to pay again, the same, possibly more, and I doubt that will carry me through the rest of the winter.
I am considering to purchase either a coal or pellet burning stove 70,000 capacity with a vent system running to each bedroom.
New coal stoves at that capacity include installation and cost $2700-3300, pellets slightly higher.
Here's my questions for the experts:
1) Can I actually rely on the stove as my primary heating system or will I still need to lean on the propane heat?
2) How much more time do I realistically have on the propane heater?
3) Can you recommend a "brand"---like the Stoker, or are they all basically the same? One stove company told me they manufacture their own.
Thanks.