Rochester Chimney Sweep · Compare
Wood stove insert vs Open fireplace
Wood stove insert
Option A in this comparison. See the decision summary below for when this choice wins.
Open fireplace
Option B in this comparison. See the decision summary below for when this choice wins.
Decision summary
insert is 70-80% efficient, open fireplace is 10-20%.
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