Harman PB105 Pellet Boiler
| Product Type: | Central Heat Pellet Stove |
| Brand: | Harman Stove Company |
| Description: |
Pellet-burning stove from Harman is designed to provide central heating for the entire home. The unit features:
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| Product Type: | Central Heat Pellet Stove |
| Brand: | Harman Stove Company |
| Description: |
Pellet-burning stove from Harman is designed to provide central heating for the entire home. The unit features:
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Tue, 12/08/2009 - 17:48
We purchased the PB105 in 2007 as our primary heat source for our new construction home in VT. Since that time, we have had numerous problems with the ignition system, resulting in "explosions" within the unit, shaking the house and filling it with smoke, thereby setting off the fire alarms. Our local distributor has been very helpful in trying to solve the problem but are finally at a loss. The unit has currently been inoperable since the middle of October (now beginning of Dec). Only after requesting a full refund from Harman have they agreed to come examine the unit. And we are not alone with this problem. I would discourage anyone from purchasing this boiler until Harman figures out a better ignition system and becomes better focused on customers needs.
Tue, 11/20/2007 - 17:52
Approximately how much is the PB105 pellet boiler?
Mon, 12/31/2007 - 11:56
5800 bucks delivered. Installation is extra.
Tue, 07/22/2008 - 20:51
Could you give me a ballpark figure what the installation cost
was for the boiler? How's it been working for you so far?
Wed, 10/01/2008 - 16:05
I called locally in Albany, NY price as of today was $6747.00. Since I just read a review about a house of about 2500sq ft and using about 2 bags a day..that really doesn't pay for me, let me explain ...
2bags x 365days x $4.18 per bag (ton = $209) that would be $3050+/-
when my house uses 700-900 gallons of oil per year. Thats 3.65 x 900 = $3285. So for $233 bucks I'm going to invest almost 7k on a boiler to get the benefit of saving $233 a year... thats not great turn around and would take a long time to get back upfront cost in return.
Mon, 10/20/2008 - 13:43
Your calculation assumes 2 bags a day for 365 days.
This is not realistic as you would not burn this (if any) during the warmer weather.
Tue, 11/04/2008 - 11:05
I have one of these boilers and during the summer I only burn 1/4 bag a day to heat my hot water.
Mon, 03/15/2010 - 21:12
I love the boiler. I bought it Jan 2009 and have never regretted buying it. My only wish is that Harman resolve the burn pot bubble above the igniter issue. I had my burnpot replaced in Dec. 2009 and it is soon time to replace it again. I do find it hard to believe that Harman engineering hasn't been able to resolve this problem. If steel can't withstand the heat, what about cast iron? They use it for the grates in their coal stoker. This is an important problem and for some it will detract from purchasing the unit, which would be a shame considering all it positive attributes.