International Builders' Show Product Preview: Quadra-Fire Edge 60 Pellet-Burning Fireplace
Looking to stay warm without burning through piles of cash? We've offered lots of coverage, from basic tips to detailed reports on compact fluorescent lightbulbs, programmable thermostats, space heaters, tankless water heaters, and windows. Pellet- and wood-burning stoves have become extremely popular in recent years, and manufacturers have targeted consumers eager to lower their annual heating bills.
Quadra-Fire has introduced the Edge 60 pellet-burning fireplace, which it says can burn wood, grass, corn, or wheat pellets. Its hopper will hold 120 pounds of pellets, enough for about 7 days of operation, according to the manufacturer. It's equipped with a programmable thermostat that's designed to regulate heat output. Likewise, an automatic self-cleaning feature is supposed to relieve you of some maintenance chores. At $6,000 to $7,200 without installation, the Edge 60 is pricey for a supplemental heat source.
Look for our report and wood and pellet stoves next fall.—Celia Kuperszmid Lehrman
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Posted by: Dale | Apr 11, 2009 11:39:11 PM
That is a huge price
I've seen a system for not much more that can heat two houses and domestic hot water.
Posted by: Wire Martin | Aug 6, 2009 5:38:36 AM
Very Helpful Article!
Posted by: Christine White | Nov 17, 2009 2:35:53 PM
I have a Quadra-Fire woodburning fire insert 4100 I just bought. The workmen came and installed it and it STILL seems as if it is not getting enough air. The fire dies very quickly (after 15 minutes of having the bottom vent open) and the top vent is all the way open (in). The workmen and I have read and re-read the instructions, and nothing helps. Anybody else has this problem of not enough air??