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Today’s gas stoves offer a realistic looking fire while also giving a furnace rated heat source.
They allow you to save on heating costs when used as zone heaters to heat specific areas of your home,
thereby helping your furnace to run less, by not heating unoccupied portions of the house. Most gas stoves
operate on a millivolt ignition system, which insures continued operation in the event of a power failure.
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Sizing
Selection of a stove with the appropriate output is crucial in satisfying your heating needs. The following sizes, BTU’s and approximate areas that can be heated are simply guidelines. Other factors such as heat loss, circulation, and types of construction have a major impact on the effectiveness of the heating appliance.
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Please choose a size to view the stoves available.
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Small
Medium
Large
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10-18,000 BTU
25-30,000 BTU
35-40,000 BTU
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up to 800 sq. ft.
up to 1400 sq. ft.
up to 1800 sq. ft.
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Venting Options
Direct Vent uses a sealed firebox. Outside air is drawn into the stove
or fireplace for combustion, and the exhaust gases are vented back out. This reduces
drafts and increases efficiency, as heated room air is not used for combustion.
Venting versatility is a plus with this method as venting can be straight out
the wall, through the ceiling, into an existing chimney, or even through a fireplace.
This system is well suited for today’s tighter homes where air infiltration is
greatly reduced.
B Vent is open to the atmosphere. Room air is drawn into the stove or fireplace for combustion. Venting is generally through an existing interior chimney or fireplace. As combustion air must be replaced, this system works best in an older home, which is less airtight.
Vent Free is a controversial system that is virtually an open fire. Room air is used for combustion and the ensuing by-products are exhausted into the room. It is intended as a decorative appliance, not as a heat source. Instructions generally require a window be open 6” while the appliance is in operation. This restricts the use to warmer climates and to summer camps.
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