Hearthstone Clydesdale
The Hearthstone Clydesdale is one of the better selling inserts offered by the company. It’s a little harder to find than the Heritage or other freestanding models. Overall, it seems to be a good heating insert.
As mentioned, it sometimes is not as widely available as some of the other models in the line. It can be a special order and it has gotten pricier. Retail increased by $600 in 2009 with the increased Expect to find it for around $3200 or so retail with some discounts.
I think some of the reason for the reduced popularity is that people just don’t like the look as much. From a heat standpoint, it does well and can match up with the 1800 sq. ft. rating. The soapstone does a good job of storing the heat. The blower noise while on high, can be a little bit loud. But with proper use, at normal heating levels, blowers can be kept on low and are mostly silent. However, for a spread out house situation, some auxiliary blowers or circulation systems can help move the air.
The larger firebox is a nice touch and it will easily go 10+ hours with one load so overnight burns are not a problem. You’ll want to make sure to ensure enough clearance with this unit to provide good airflow without choking off the fire. The surrounding bracket mount in particular can make it a tight fit that may cut some air access.
If you are looking for a comparative stove unit that is not stone, Quadra-Fire units are comparable. Check into a 4100 or 5100 series there.