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[mike26038]

So I think the Heatmaster brand is the one I want to buy, just trying to figure out what model.

I'll be heating roughly 2000 sqaure feet with it and dhw.

Debating between the 3000, 5000, & 5000E.

[CountryBoyJohn]

Glad to see you're landing on a Heatmaster.  Lot's of happy customers on this site!!  As far as choosing which model, can you share what your insulation quality is like?  One of the key differences in the 3,000 and the 5,000 is that the 5,000 comes with 2 sets of ports on the back of the stove.  Scott7m on this site will really help you zero in on the appropriate sizing of the unit. 

As far as E vs. the standard, I would recommend the E.  The 2 most experienced Heatmaster dealers on this site say that there is quite an efficiency difference in the 3,000 and 5,000 E models over the standard.  It becomes less noticeable in the 10,000 and 20,000.  I went with the 10,000E and I'm glad I did.  No, I can't compare it to a standard 10,000, but it makes me feel better in my mind.  That extra by-pass makes sense to me.  Is it worth another $1,000?  I don't know.  I can say that the $1,000 is obvious as far as construction goes.  More material, more welds.  It's not just a gimmick markup. 

Will the standard do the job?  Yes.  Will you be wondering if you could be burning less wood when you stare at your stack on the standard model?  That's the question you'll have to sleep on!! 

[Sluggo]

I have ran both a 10,000 and a 10,000e.  My unbiased opinion from what I saw was there is no difference.  Time can play tricks on your memory so maybe it did from my first year with a 10,000 to my second year with a 10,000e.  You will never know unless you have two hooked up side by side heating identical buildings and burning identical wood!  If it helps any I'm going with a 20,000e next year and not a just a 20,000.  Like countryboyjohn said,do you want to look back and wonder what the e version would have been like.

[CountryBoyJohn]

Mr. Sluggo makes a distinct point.  If I owned a 10,000 would I trade in for a 10,000E....no.  I don't think they are worth that much of a difference.  BUT, if going from nothing, I would start with the E. 

[Scott7m]

Feel free to call me to discuss personal findings between models

606-316-9697

[Scott7m]

They are more efficient tho, the lower exhaust temps prove this much.  Everyone has a budget tho and that's to be considered as well

[yoderheating]

 They don't make a standard 20,000.
 I would say the smaller the furnace the more important it is to get an e model. If you go with a 3000 I would only consider an e model. The larger ones there is room to debate on it.

[AirForcePOL]

I went with the e model because I didn't want to regret it down the road.  I figured if I can achieve even 10-15% greater efficiency it would be worth it to me.  It might not be much wood each year but it will add up quick.  With me switching to a heatmaster and completely redoing my system, I hope to burn half as much wood as I did before. 

[Scott7m]

I went with the e model because I didn't want to regret it down the road.  I figured if I can achieve even 10-15% greater efficiency it would be worth it to me.  It might not be much wood each year but it will add up quick.  With me switching to a heatmaster and completely redoing my system, I hope to burn half as much wood as I did before.

You can do it, gotta make sure u get the best lines u can afford and such, but it can be done

[AirForcePOL]

That's the plan.  I'm most likely going with logstor.  I've got about 130 ft of bad pipe right now.  Melts the snow the entire way. 

[Mountain Duck]

Best way to burn half as much wood is to burn coal! 

In all seriousness, the ability to burn coal in a Heatmaster, was one that I really underestimated, and did not give a lot of thought to when purchasing my stove.  I've been burning on the same ton for 5+ weeks now.  It has REALLY stretched my wood for this last bit (hopefully) of winter.  I feel much better now about the amount of wood I have cut for next year, knowing a couple tons of coal can be used to supplement.

I'm running a standard 10000

[AirForcePOL]

I wish I could find some coal! I can't find any in my area. 

[mike26038]

The good part for me is that there is a spot along the highway with a exposed coal seam. You can stop and load up a truck full of nice size peices that fall down.

[Scott7m]

The good part for me is that there is a spot along the highway with a exposed coal seam. You can stop and load up a truck full of nice size peices that fall down.

Just don't get caught doing it haha...

Feel free to call anytime