After three years of deliberation, we finally decided the optimal way for warmth/cost effectiveness/aesthetics/green living was having a gas stove insert instead of a cavernous chimney.
The steps involved in this process were extensive, yet didn't take more than 5-6 non-consecutive days:
1) Get quote for gas stove insert & labor from All Fuel.
2) Schedule with All Fuel for removal/installation & get work permit.
3) Clean debris from chimney (remove old surround, blower, metal tray for logs & damper), drill hole for gas line in chimney (through crawlspace).
4) Electrician performs electrical work, adds new outdoor socket & one behind stove.
5) Install gas stove insert with piping into existing firebox, insulate chimney.
6) Have inspector from city of Portland approve electrical work & stove installation.
7) Pay NW Natural to get gas line connected from street to house plus gas meter outside of house.
8) Have All Fuel return to install stove surround & instruct on using.
9) Pay All Fuel, electrician & complete paperwork for tax incentives & energy rebates.
10) Enjoy, look forward to paying gas bills (but much less in electrical bills) & stay warm! TOTAL COST: $4,015
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