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Outdoor Furnaces - Manufacturers WITH EPA-Certified Models => HeatMaster => Topic started by: BenGrove on October 01, 2014, 05:43:05 AM

Title: Am I wasting my money?
Post by: BenGrove on October 01, 2014, 05:43:05 AM
So I got what I thought was an approximate price for everything I needed for the mf5000, which was $8000. I take out a loan for that exact amount and then my invoice is $9000.  My question is this: I would like the 5000 so I only load my furnace once a day, but my house is 2000 sq ft, so do I really need it? Would I be fine with the mf3000? I can't tell if I'm too stuck on the 5 and need to settle for the 3. I've also thought about moving brands and doing the woodmaster 4400 (which I could afford with my budget) bc is still heats the same amount as the 5000, but it doesn't have the grates/ ash pan which is a major selling point for me. Help please!
Title: Re: Am I wasting my money?
Post by: Ched Bull on October 01, 2014, 05:47:52 PM
Ben my Heatmaster MF 5000 100 feet of Rahu pipe and and all the fitings and a 3 speed pump 9500. 00 dollars. That is with me installing everything, that being said what little I got to use it this spring I beleive I am going to love the set up. ;D
Title: Re: Am I wasting my money?
Post by: CountryBoyJohn on October 01, 2014, 06:14:23 PM
How well insulated is your home? Are you heating your domestic water too?

Twice a day loadings are normal in the depths if winter. If you only load once a day, you are wasting energy. Your best usage of your load is by loading twice a day.
Title: Re: Am I wasting my money?
Post by: kybaseball on October 01, 2014, 07:47:22 PM
I would have to agree with country boy. Twice a day is the best way to do it. Keeps stove running great and keep the firebox cleaned out better.
Title: Re: Am I wasting my money?
Post by: yoderheating on October 02, 2014, 05:13:56 AM
You should be able to find a dealer to sell you the 5000 plus the main parts for $8,000
Title: Re: Am I wasting my money?
Post by: BenGrove on October 02, 2014, 05:35:27 AM
You should be able to find a dealer to sell you the 5000 plus the main parts for $8,000

They are the only dealer around me, so I went for the mf3000 for $8000, am I getting ripped off?
Title: Re: Am I wasting my money?
Post by: yoderheating on October 02, 2014, 05:54:32 AM
 I can't really say if you are getting a good deal for your area or not. We sell a 3000 for $5700 and a 5000 for $6600. As far as parts they can vary a lot but you might find some cheaper options online.
Title: Re: Am I wasting my money?
Post by: dana k on October 02, 2014, 12:18:18 PM
I just had a mf5000 installed. Stove, 50ft of insulated pipe, 30 plate exchanger for dhw, water to air exchanger in duct work, delivery and installation..  Total bill was 9300.00.
Title: Re: Am I wasting my money?
Post by: slimjim on October 02, 2014, 01:44:58 PM
How about some pictures of your install dana k
Title: Re: Am I wasting my money?
Post by: AirForcePOL on October 02, 2014, 01:46:15 PM
You should be able to find a dealer to sell you the 5000 plus the main parts for $8,000

They are the only dealer around me, so I went for the mf3000 for $8000, am I getting ripped off?

If Yoder can sell you one for $5700 you should just have it shipped to your house from him.  That's a huge difference in price.  My 5000e wasn't even 8k. 
Title: Re: Am I wasting my money?
Post by: yoderheating on October 02, 2014, 09:36:51 PM
 Buying from a local dealer is important, I wouldn't step on another dealers toes. http://www.heatmasterss.com/contact (http://www.heatmasterss.com/contact) Check and see if there may be another dealer close enough to get a second price. Also check and see if the local dealer is including the rebate offered right now. 
Title: Re: Am I wasting my money?
Post by: yoderheating on October 02, 2014, 09:40:09 PM
 Another possibility I just though of but I don't know where you are located. I have a customer who is putting a used fairly new MF3000e on the market so he can buy a MF5000e I have in stock. You may be able to buy a furnace like that and the parts to install for about $7,000 or less. Message me if you are interested or live close enough to Va for shipping not to kill ya.