Heritage wood stove

The Mother of all stove sales is about to begin!

Every brand, every model, every fuel!

Stoves, Inserts, and Fireplaces!

Take it now or Take it later!

The festivities begin March 1st, 2012, and begin winding down THE NEXT DAY!  Complete details can be seen here, but our advice which will become obvious is DON’T DELAY!

Complete installation services are always available.

So take advantage of 2011 prices, grab the biggest discounts, and be ready for next winter!

Then again…will we have a winter next year???

You want to buy a million BTUs of heat?  That’s approximately what an average size, normally insulated home in Vermont would require to keep warm in mid-winter for 4 days.  Obviously, we don’t buy BTUs, we buy fuel.  But comparing the costs of all fuels to provide an identical amount of heat is a very easy way to see the differences.

Here’s what you’ll spend:

• Electricity         $43.46            Hope you’re not heating this way…
• Propane             $41.11             Not very pretty, huh?
• Oil                         $32.29            Think this price is on a downward trend???
• Pellets                 $18.83             Least expensive way to heat, next to…
• Wood                   $13.64            Not for everyone, but what a difference!

Remember, this difference is coming out of your pocket every four days! During our six month heating season, this 4 day difference comes out 45 times!!!

So, in dollars and cents (sense???), turn off the propane furnace, use your new wood stove, and save $27.47 (that’s $41.11 – $13.64) 45 times, for a total savings of $1,236.15!!! And that’s every year!

Don’t just take our word for it…these costs come from a monthly report, courtesy of the Vermont Department of Public Service.  See the September 2011 Vermont Fuel Price report for more details!

Until other renewable, less expensive ways of heating are developed, biomass (wood, pellets, corn, agricultural wastes, wood chips) represent the most economical and environment-friendly method of heating!  Come in and explore all the new ways, as well as the tried and true, to heat your home with wood and pellet fuel!

Fuel Cost Comparison, February 2011

Many events are taking place in the world today that may affect your lifestyle and your home. We will try to keep you informed as to how these changes impact the products and services we offer. For new visitors to our site, these events may have an influence on what products may be of interest, and when would be a wise time to make a purchase. For our returning customers, it may be a matter of when you schedule your annual service, when to plan on purchasing your fuel, or what additional products or services may enhance what you already have.

We will attempt to keep these posts informative and helpful, and we welcome your questions and feedback!

In the spring of 2008, the cost of home heating oil soared past $3.50 per gallon, on it’s way toward the $5.00 mark.  Soon after, gasoline prices reached and exceeded $3.00 per gallon.  Propane costs also skyrocketed, making it the most expensive fuel for home heating in New England.

Fast forward to spring, 2011.  Do any of the above prices from 2008 sound similar to what we are experiencing right now?  Gasoline is now higher that it was in 2008.  Just wait until your oil and propane pre-buy programs come out – you won’t be very happy…

Now returning to 2008, wood and pellet stove manufacturers, as well as the pellet fuel mills, were caught somewhat by surprise by this ‘perfect storm’ of escalating fossil fuel prices.  Stoves were in short supply right through the end of the year, if they could be had at all.  Likewise, the pellet mills had to pay more for their raw material transportation costs, so the cost of pellet fuel went up as the supply went down.

The good news is, NOT THIS YEAR!  Everyone in the stove and fireplace industry is busy gearing up in preparation for a possible repeat of 2008.  We urge you to begin your product research now to avoid the inevitable rush to purchase these appliances come August and September.  We are adding more content to our site every day, so you can learn about all the options.  Stop by our showroom to see some of these models ‘up close and personal’!  And when you are ready to order, don’t delay!  Have your new, renewable energy heating system installed NOW, and you’ll be able to smile as fuel prices continue to rise!

Check out the full State of Vermont ‘Fuel Price Report’, and see for yourself how these fuel prices are trending, and how heating with wood and pellets are by far your least expensive option!