What you get
The Pleasant Hearth HWS-1200-B 1,800 Sq Ft Wood Stove is a wood stove that its maker rates at 74,000 BTU per hour and says heats up to 1,800 square feet.
Treat the 1,800 square feet as the maker's best case for an open, reasonably insulated space. Measure the open area around where it will stand, and check it against the calculator; a heater far bigger than the room ends up run low and smoky.
No power is needed for the fire itself, which is why wood stoves are a common outage backup (the blower won't run without it).
Also on the listing: overall dimensions of 22.75 in (D) x 23.5 in (W) x 32.5 in (H), a shipping or unit weight of 272 lb and alloy steel, cast iron construction.
The figures, from the maker
Each figure is the maker's or the listing's own, with its source marked. A figure the maker doesn't give is shown as not stated.
| Model number | HWS-1200-B | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Alloy Steel, Cast Iron | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 22.75"D x 23.5"W x 32.5"H | Retailer |
| Product weight | 272 lb | Retailer |
| Mounting / installation | Freestanding | Retailer |
| Heats up to (maker) | 1,800 sq ft | Retailer |
| Heat output (maker) | 74,000 | Retailer |
| Blower | variable speed blower | Retailer |
Is it the right heater for the room?
Pick it when
- Heating a small house
- Homes with a wood supply
- Heat during power cuts
Pass on it when
- Homes without room for a chimney or chimney pipe
- Owners who want thermostat control
Where it wins, where it gives ground
Wins
- Heats up to 1,800 sq ft (maker)
- 74,000 BTU/h output
- Works without electricity
Gives ground
- Needs a chimney and clearances per the manual
- Burns best on dry wood only
- Hand loading every few hours
Know before you install
- Figures are the maker's own and are rated in the maker's conditions. Installation, venting, chimney, gas and electrical work follow the manual and local code, carried out by a qualified installer.
Heaters to weigh against it
Other wood stoves and inserts in the same heat range
- US Stove US1100E-L 1,200 Sq Ft Wood Stove
- Comfort Glow CGWS2500 Wood Stove
- Canyon Lodge C110 Wood Stove
- Ashley Hearth AW2020-P 2,000 Sq Ft Wood Stove
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Bottom line
Built for heating a small house.