Any recommendations for an installer and seller in this area and best guess to cost for a newer model stove( auto feeder and temp control because I am a noob and grew up with gas heat). I know there is a tax rebate for specific types and I want to utilize that as well.

I am finding that the companies on a Google search that do list their prices are really high (6k) and minimal reviews so I don't know what I am getting into or if it will be worth it.

Tractor supply has them from 2.5k and under but then I don't know how to install an existing flue /permit requirements... I really prefer not to either.

Any experiences and recc are welcome so that I know what to expect and what to look for when buying and hiring someone for this is appreciated!

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Ovaltene17 t1_jc76f5m wrote on March 14, 2023 at 3:23 PM

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Try Enchanted Fireside in Worcester. I haven't bought from them but they have serviced my stoves and were pretty good.

One of those $5000+ pellet stoves from QuadraFire or Harman can probably last you about 20+ years. One of the Home Depot/Lowe's $1500 stoves will probably last a lot less, require more frequent repairs, and is probably unsightly (Just a rectangular box type unit).

norbagul t1_jc78v2y wrote on March 14, 2023 at 3:39 PM

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Feens Country Living in Fitchburg. They've been around as long as I can remember, so they must be doing something right. They're not far off of exit 98 or rt 2 , so pretty easy access.

Sassmaster008 t1_jc7ln30 wrote on March 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM

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Replying to Ovaltene17 (#2,228,851)

Enchanted fireside is great. They installed my natural gas fireplace and have done 1 maintenance on it too.

IIRC I got the stove in 2019 for around $4-5k with everything installed.

beanpole99 t1_jc7o2zo wrote on March 14, 2023 at 5:16 PM

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We bought two pellet stoves and have had them serviced by Higgins energy alternatives in Barre.

https://www.higginsenergy.com/

nipslipbrokenhip OP t1_jc88n8i wrote on March 15, 2023 at 12:25 AM

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Replying to beanpole99 (#2,229,819)

Thanks for sharing I'll check them out!

nipslipbrokenhip OP t1_jc88r32 wrote on March 15, 2023 at 12:26 AM

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Replying to Sassmaster008 (#2,229,665)

Was the install done in 1 day?

Sassmaster008 t1_jc8aush wrote on March 15, 2023 at 12:41 AM

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Replying to nipslipbrokenhip (#2,230,941)

Yes and no. The stove was installed in 1 day but because it's natural gas I had to have a plumber make that connection on another day and then enchanted came back to start it.

I imagine with pellet stove you could be done in 1 day. I also had an existing chimney that they installed a new chimney/ cold air intake in. I don't know your situation there.

nipslipbrokenhip OP t1_jc8cgol wrote on March 15, 2023 at 12:52 AM

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Replying to Sassmaster008 (#2,231,064)

We have an existing chimney on the first floor ,the basement has a spot to connect for some reason the previous owner didn't use one down there. The inspection said we should be able to hook up there. I'll give them a call this week and see if I can swing by the floor room to see their models, thank you!

montypython85 t1_jc8odh1 wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:11 AM

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We just had an amazing experience working with Squire Lumber in Munson MA. A little ways from Orange but most places are going to be.

JAKEnB4KE20 t1_jcf9a65 wrote on March 16, 2023 at 12:37 PM

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higgins power sports in barre ma. they specialize is stoves and powersports lol