Stop looking and buy this one,
November 12, 2009
"This is a fantastic unit. I sold my old insert and checked with my chimney man and he confirmed what I already knew. That this unit could be priced much higher for the quality and efficiency. He installed a stainless steel 5' flue in my chimney, put the unit in, and insulated around the inside of my fireplace. All of which adds more to the already 75% efficiency this has. I checked out other units to compare with this for over a year and nothing comes close to the efficiency, blower quality, and price.
The backsplash is pretty easy to put together even though some of the instruction is vague, just takes a few minutes, and it has a good fit on the insert and looks great once it's put together with the insert.
I'm still trying to figure out the unit's preference with using the draft control perfectly in conjunction with the wood I'm burning, but that will come with time. Not the unit's fault
Surprisingly enough the glass does stay pretty much clean. I read another review suggestion about cleaning the glass when it gets dirty and it works perfectly. When the unit is cooler, take a slightly wet rag and dip it into cooled ashes and wipe the inside of the glass and it comes perfectly clean again.
Excellent unit, incredible value, just buy it, nuff said."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
WANTED TO SAVE SOME $$$$$$,
October 19, 2009
"Purchased this insert after checking here in Tennessee at the local shops and reviewed the prices. I purchased this unit because of the price. After reading the other reviews I also purchase the six inch stainless liner from a seller on that big auction website saved some serious $$$$ there too. The stainless liner was very easy to install. The insert arrived only a few days after it was ordered and was in great shape considering it's weight. Only few of the brick liners were loose but none were broken. My wife and I lifted the unit into place in the fireplace and I placed the surround onto the insert and it fits perfectly. It doesn't keep the house toasty warm but certainly makes a difference in the amount of time my other heat sources are in use (heat pump and propane). The house is a 2700 sq ft log home in the woods so the sun doesn't offer much as far as supplemental heat goes. The blower on this unit seemed like it took forever to start so I by passed the thermostat since the fan has an on-off switch. The suggestion that a paste made from the ashes works well when I want to clean the glass. I use the ash paste and a soft scouring pad to get it clean. If you are a do-it-your-selfer this the insert for you. The only negative is the thermostat so far and it will not keep the total house warm but it certainly helps. Wife also added that an ash pan would be very helpful."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
Drolet Fireplace Wood Insert, Model# DB03120,
March 23, 2009
"Installed by myself in an afternoon. Great little wood burner for the money. More than paid for itself the first season. Furnace seldom runs when burner is lit."
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