Pellet Stove Recommendations

[SAB1]

I have a Harman P38 I’ve used for 20 years now. Its a champ. I run 3-4 tons a year thru it. I’ve replaced a few parts here and there but no big deal and very easy to fix yourself. 4 years ago I put a Harman 35i in my NH home. It’s been nothing but disappointment. Replaced blowers now I have circuit board on order. My son has the same exact stove and he’s had the same issues.. it’s just not a good stove. If I was looking right now I would be looking other brands. Harman are very easy to fix yourself. Not sure about other brands. If they look easily fixable when needed I may be tempted to try the competitor

[bigdog]

Originally Posted by SAB1

I have a Harman P38 I’ve used for 20 years now. Its a champ. I run 3-4 tons a year thru it. I’ve replaced a few parts here and there but no big deal and very easy to fix yourself. 4 years ago I put a Harman 35i in my NH home. It’s been nothing but disappointment. Replaced blowers now I have circuit board on order. My son has the same exact stove and he’s had the same issues.. it’s just not a good stove. If I was looking right now I would be looking other brands. Harman are very easy to fix yourself. Not sure about other brands. If they look easily fixable when needed I may be tempted to try the competitor

Hi SAB1,

Harmon is at top of my list of new stove. I see you own a P38, I will check it out. What dealer did you purchase the stove

I was looking at the P43, a little bigger BTU output, and probably more money, but I think still uses the same technology as the P38.

Any Forum member out there own a Harmon P38 or P43 ?
Would love to hear your feedback/reviews.

Last, looking at 2 stove dealers, Stove Barn in Concord, and Abundant Life in Chichester, anyone have experiences with these folks ?

Thanks !

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by bigdog

Hi SAB1,

Harmon is at top of my list of new stove. I see you own a P38, I will check it out. What dealer did you purchase the stove

I was looking at the P43, a little bigger BTU output, and probably more money, but I think still uses the same technology as the P38.

Any Forum member out there own a Harmon P38 or P43 ?
Would love to hear your feedback/reviews.

Last, looking at 2 stove dealers, Stove Barn in Concord, and Abundant Life in Chichester, anyone have experiences with these folks ?

Thanks !

Not with a pellet stove, but I purchased my Hearthstone wood stove from Abundant Life. Sale was smooth, installation was timely. My chimney was an 8 inch triple wall, which they knew. The stove is a 6 in pipe, and they came with the reducer 8 in to 6 in.

They removed the Fisher Mama Bear cast iron stove and carried it out to the garage for me, as I had a buyer coming in a few days.

Their installation was very professional. They went over the operation of the stove, including how to replace the door gasket when needed.

I recommend them highly. Just an FYI, I believe they are closed on Sundays.

Dave

[ApS]

Same good experience with Abundant Life--back when they first opened. That new woodstove is a Trinity III, cast (and enameled white) in Ireland.

I sent them home after delivery, as I wanted to DIY. Installed same 6-inch pipe to 8-inch Metalbestos pipe adapter.

[SAB1]

p43 is bigger and basically newer similar version of p38. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy that stove. I have dealt with Abundant in Chichester and found them to be top notch on sales and service.

[Patofnaud]

I had a Harmon 38 and that thing was a heating tank and gave 0 issues.

I 'upgraded' to the Harmon Advance for the aesthetics in the living room and while I have had it about 10 years, I don't use the auto-ignite either as I find it hit or miss, and when it misses it dumps piles of good pellets in the ash bin.

I've also put a motor or two in it and a control board over the years.

I do live the stove but I find you do have to maintain it. Worth not dealing with cordwood and bugs though.

[JEEPONLY]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Not with a pellet stove, but I purchased my Hearthstone wood stove from Abundant Life. Sale was smooth, installation was timely. My chimney was an 8 inch triple wall, which they knew. The stove is a 6 in pipe, and they came with the reducer 8 in to 6 in.

They removed the Fisher Mama Bear cast iron stove and carried it out to the garage for me, as I had a buyer coming in a few days.

Their installation was very professional. They went over the operation of the stove, including how to replace the door gasket when needed.

I recommend them highly. Just an FYI, I believe they are closed on Sundays.

Dave

Congratulations on the change.
I sold our Mama Bear (in very good condition) two years ago- $350. Still feel like I should have held out for more.
May I ask what you got for yours?

[upthesaukee]

I really can't remember. We've had our Hearthstone for at least 10 years. I'd have to dig through the archives to find out exactly how old.

That being said, I think it was in the $300 range. Also included the stovepipe and damper, about 10'. I loved how quickly it warmed up the room , but the down side was the room cooled down rather quickly. The Hearthstone warms up more slowly, but holds heat better, and does have the glass front. The Fisher did have a fireplace screen that fit in the door opening, but was not efficient for heating. The heat went right up the chimney. Ok for a spring or fall ambience fire.

Looking at your picture, we must have had the Papa Bear, two doors and more square in shape. Dad put it in around 1983, I think.

Dave

[JEEPONLY]

Mine was CLEAN!
I'd sanded, painted and took out interior bricks and cleaned them.
Just couldn't find a buyer for a better price.

This ebay ad may have unduly influenced me!!

[ApS]

Originally Posted by JEEPONLY

Congratulations on the change. I sold our Mama Bear (in very good condition) two years ago- $350. Still feel like I should have held out for more.

You did well 'cause...

The State is coming for our stoves.

https://legiscan.com/NH/text/HB290/id/1833824

https://www.concordmonitor.com/wood-...on-nh-23461771

ITL'd but—slowly they'll come back!