Recommendations for sizing a stove to heat a particular area can be challenging because there are so many variables involved in heating a home with a stove, especially in our Minnesota climate. The following should be taken into account, and weighed for consideration:
– The square footage of the area
– The ceiling height in the area
– The condition or quality of the insulation of the home
– The time of year you intend to use the stove most (deep cold winters, or just spring and fall?)
– The length of burn you want to get out of the stove (longer burns are not as hot)

Once we know answers to these variables, we do our best to direct people in the right direction.

Obviously a larger stove would be the way to go if you feel the Jotul TC 3 is too small. Since the 3 series stove from Jotul is what I would consider a “small stove” and the Vigilant is a medium size stove, I would steer you to the F-400 Castine, or the F-500 Oslo wood stove from Jotul. The 500 Oslo borders on a large stove size, but burns very reliably and many people love to load it up and turn it down for a long slow burn.

Thanks for the inquiry. With more details about your situation, I could offer you other options if you would like them.

Stay Warm!