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Wood stove insert vs Open fireplace

Wood stove insert

Wood stove insert is the choice when you need insert is 70-80% efficient, open fireplace is 10-20%.

Open fireplace

Open fireplace is the alternative — see decision summary below.

Decision summary

insert is 70-80% efficient, open fireplace is 10-20%.

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