My husband and I have spent some time researching fireplace insterts. We checked out a few dealers, spoke to a few people with them and have weighed the pros/cons and are very sure we are going to get one this winter. We are saving up for one.
We spend about $1200-$1500 a year on propane to heat the house in the winter. Our water heater and oven/stove are the only other items on propane. A cord of wood is any where from $70 - $110 in our area, but you don't have to pay for wood. There are 10 to 2o posts on craigslist or free cycle at any given time for free wood if you will come and haul it off, cut it up.
So, now my question is, for those of you who use a wood stove/insert to heat your home in the winter, how much wood do you go through in a winter (average)?
We spend about $1200-$1500 a year on propane to heat the house in the winter. Our water heater and oven/stove are the only other items on propane. A cord of wood is any where from $70 - $110 in our area, but you don't have to pay for wood. There are 10 to 2o posts on craigslist or free cycle at any given time for free wood if you will come and haul it off, cut it up.
So, now my question is, for those of you who use a wood stove/insert to heat your home in the winter, how much wood do you go through in a winter (average)?