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RidgeWood Stoves, defunct, support only / Ridgewood warranty

« on: January 31, 2014, 12:49:33 PM »

I am in the market for a OWB for next years heating season, and have been researching the many of brands that are on the market.  I came across this brand, and it appears to be a pretty good unit.  I havnt heard a lot of negative feedback from ridgewood either.  The only problem I am facing is:  Is this company still going to be around after the new EPA standards come out this time next year?  Are they going to back the "10 year warranty"?

just trying to get some feedback on this topic.  I am tempted to go with the ridgewood to try and save some $$$$$ on the front end!!  thanks

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WoodMaster / Re: Newby with 5500 question

« on: January 30, 2014, 08:17:09 PM »

I am heating my home with natural gas. I'm still not sure if the actual units of gas I'm using. Last month my gas/electric bill totaled $450.  I was just looking at the sticker on the furnace to see how big of a unit it was and it said 110,000 btu.

I have an hvac guy coming out on Monday to see what the issue is. I'm only able to heat the main floor of the house to 55 degrees during the coldest part of the night and the furnace is running constantly. I'll keep ya posted

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WoodMaster / Re: Newby with 5500 question

« on: January 29, 2014, 05:11:40 PM »

just a little more info on my current heating system.  I have about a ten year old Gibson furnace 90% Effficient 110,000 BTU output.  Again I have a little over 3000 square foot home not including the basement (another 1000 ft or so).  Just thought this may help to figure out if the 5500 is going to work.  I am going through my past bills to figure out how many units i went through last year.  thanks for the help

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WoodMaster / Re: Newby with 5500 question

« on: January 29, 2014, 08:38:31 AM »

Thanks hondaracer. This was my biggest concern. I hate to invest 10k into a owb and still have the same result. I'm going to call a couple hvac companies come out and take a look. I'm starting to believe there are not enough registers in the house and also not a big enough blower.  I don't know if it is a btu issue yet it not. Thanks again. I'll let ya know how it goes

Mark

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WoodMaster / Newby with 5500 question

« on: January 28, 2014, 09:12:09 PM »

I have been researching OWB's for some time now. I'm pretty sure I've decided to purchase the wood master 5500 for next years heating season. I live in SE michigan in a 4000 square foot newer build with decent insallation. I would also like to heat my two car garage and in the future a 30x40 pole building.

My main question is :  will this furnace adequately heat at least my home?  As it is currently. My natural gas forced air furnace will not keep the home at a reasonable temp during the very cold temps we have been having. I'm hoping this investment will be the fix.

Also. Is this going to be a big enough furnace to heat my two car garage and pole building? 

Obviously I am new to OWB but I really enjoy the idea and love this forum. I look forward to it. Thanks for any replys.

Mark