Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much does a HEATMOR Outdoor Wood Furnace cost?
Q: What colors are available?

Q: What type of warranty does HEATMOR provide?
Q: Why does HEATMOR manufacture only stainless steel outdoor wood furnaces?
Q: How often do you have to put wood in the furnace?
Q: Why does HEATMOR use a semi-closed system?
Q: How often do you clean out the ashes?
Q: How much wood will I use in a season?
Q: Is this a cost effective method of heating?
Q: Is a HEATMOR capable of running without electricity?


Q: How much does a HEATMOR Outdoor Wood Furnace cost?

Due to the nature of the business, Furnace prices fluctuate due to various factors.  To get a quote for a HEATMOR furnace, click here.

Models Available:

Model 100CSS
Model 200CSS
Model 400DCSS
Model 600CSS
Model 800CSS

 

Q: What colors are available?

A: HEATMOR has 6 stock color combinations to choose from: (sides, corners, roof listed respectively)

Brown/Black/Black
Charcoal/Black/Black
Kelly Green/Black/Black
Tan/Brown/Brown
Ash Gray/Charcoal/Charcoal
Clay/Weathered Copper/Weathered Copper

However we also offer any combination of our 18 different color choices:

Kelly Green
Clay
Light Stone
Aspen Green
Gray
Tan
Blue
Charcoal
Brown
Red
Bone White
Ivory
Brite Red
Polar White
Weathered Copper
Ash Gray
Black
Burgundy

 

Q: What type of warranty does HEATMOR provide?

A: Most warranties, no matter how many years of coverage they provide, are only good as long as certain "conditions" or maintenance procedures are adhered to. HEATMOR provides you with an "unconditional" warranty on defects in materials and workmanship as well as corrosion. As long as you operate your furnace in accordance with the safety guide lines set forth in the owners manual, your 10 limited warranty is intact.

 

Q: Why does HEATMOR manufacture only stainless steel outdoor wood furnaces?

A: A. HEATMOR uses stainless steel in the construction of their outdoor wood furnaces because it is proven to last up to 3 times longer than mild steel no matter what the gauge is. HEATMOR pioneered the use of 409 Stainless Steel in outdoor wood furnaces in 1988 and has set the standard for the industry ever since.

 

"No mess in the house, I only have to feed it twice a day or less, that's a lot less than my other wood stove. It seems to be a more even heat compared to my old wood stove." - Merrill Gerow, Campbell, NY

 

Q: How often do you have to put wood in the furnace?

A: Your Authorized HEATMOR Dealer will be able to determine your individual heat load and provide you with a furnace that will deliver a minimum burn time of 12 hours.

 

Q: Why does HEATMOR use a semi-closed system?

A: Outdoor wood furnaces operate under three different types of systems:

  1. Closed systems operate a furnace at a psi of 7 or more, therefore it is considered a totally pressurized system. Pressurized systems require much stricter guidelines for installation and operation.
  2. Open systems operate a furnace with direct contact occurring between the outside air and the water in the furnace. This allows oxygen to get into the system and create proper conditions for corrosion and excessive evaporation to occur.
  3. The HEATMOR bladder system allows little occurrence of evaporation and lessens the introduction of oxygen and other harmful elements. It also allows the use of antifreeze and other coolant enhancement chemicals. Under normal operating conditions, a HEATMOR will operate at atmospheric pressure (3 psi or less). However, if a malfunction occurs (overheating) the specially designed pop-off valve will allow excess pressure to be relieved to the atmosphere.
Q: How often do you clean out the ashes?

A: The HEATMOR over/under forced air draft makes our furnace more combustion efficient therefore, it produces a very fine ash. Approximately 5-8 gallons of these ashes can be safely and conveniently emptied out the rear of the furnace every 2-3 weeks. (Note: Use a noncombustible container for ash storage.)

 

Q: How much wood will I use in a season?

A. If you are a previous user of an indoor wood burning furnace or stove, normally your wood consumption with an outdoor wood furnace will increase approximately 10% due to the following reasons:

  1. The HEATMOR will become your primary heat source.
  2. You will be heating your domestic hot water as well as other applications.
  3. There will be a more even heat distribution.

However, you will no longer have the inconvenience and mess of hauling wood into your home as well as eliminating the smell of smoke in your home and the danger of chimney fires. For those of you that have not experienced the benefits of wood heating, you will find that your wood consumption will vary according to the type of wood you are burning (We recommend seasoned wood) and your individual heating requirements. On average you may use anywhere between 6-10 cords of wood per heating season.

 

Q: Is this a cost effective method of heating?

A: Yes! If you have your own wood lot, your fuel costs will be processing only. By using the Cost Comparison Chart below and your previous heating bills you can determine your future wood consumption and heating costs.

 

"We like our furnace (HEATMOR) a lot! Safety was a big feature. We heat two homes and the hot water, plus a large workshop. The savings on our heating bill has been tremendous!" - Tim Bernard, Spencerville, Ontario

 

Q: Is a HEATMOR capable of running without electricity?
A: No. HOWEVER, if you should lose power the best and most cost effective method is a standby generator which will be capable of operating your HEATMOR as well as your heat distribution system along with your lights, refrigerator, etc. A HEATMOR is also capable of being operated "off the grid" with a solar or wind power system by using properly sized power conversion units that will meet the needs of the furnace and its components.

Maritime Outdoor Wood Furnaces
RR#4 Bridgewater, NS
66 Bell Avenue, Hebbville
Canada, B4V2W3
Phone: (902)543-5445
Fax:(902)543-2308

oster@bwr.eastlink.ca

 

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