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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? |
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A: HEATMOR
Retail Pricing (Discount
prices noted below are available on in stock units until sold)
Model 100 CSS...................................................$4,995.00
USD
Model 100 CSS/CB - Corn Burner....................$7,365.00 USD
* Heats approx. 3,000 sq. ft.
Model 200 CSS...................................................$6,095.00
USD
Model 200 CSS/CB - Corn Burner....................$8,365.00 USD
Model 200 CSS/OB - Used Oil Burner..............$9,195.00 USD
* Heats approx. 5,000 sq. ft.
Model 400 DCSS................................................$7,695.00
USD
Model 400 DCSS/OB - Used Oil Burner...........$10,795.00 USD
* Heats approx. 10,000 sq. ft.
Model 600 DCSS................................................$13,595.00
USD
* Heats approx. 18,000 sq. ft.
Model 800 CSS...................................................$19,995.00
USD
* Heats approx. 25,000+ sq. ft. Commercial Application
* Requirements
may vary due to home conditions and climate.
Prices
are subject to change without notice.
Delivery
fee may be additional based on location.
Customers receive further discount if unit is picked up from our
site.
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| Q:
What colors are available? |
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A: HEATMOR has 4 stock
color combinations to choose from: (sides, corners, roof listed
respectively)
Brown/Black/Black
Charcoal/Black/Black
Kelly Green/Black/Black
Tan/Brown/Brown
However we also offer
any combination of our 18 different color choices:
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Kelly
Green
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Clay
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Light
Stone
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Aspen
Green
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Gray
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Tan
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Blue
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Charcoal
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Brown
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Red
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Bone
White
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Gold
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Brite
Red
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Polar
White
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Weathered
Copper
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Ash
Gray
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Black
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Burgundy
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| Q:
What type of warranty does HEATMOR provide? |
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A: New limited life
time warranty. 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 a 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 warranty
is intact.
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| Q:
Why does HEATMOR manufacture only stainless steel outdoor wood furnaces? |
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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.
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| "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
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| Q:
How often do you have to put wood in the furnace? |
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A: Most Heatmor
owners add fuel once or twice daily. This depends on several
factors such as heat load, how well you are insulated,
installation factors, weather conditions, ect.
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| Q:
Why does HEATMOR use a semi-closed system? |
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A: Outdoor wood furnaces
operate under three different types of systems:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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| Q:
How often do you clean out the ashes? |
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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.)
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| Q:
How much wood will I use in a season? |
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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:
- The HEATMOR will
become your primary heat source.
- You will be heating
your domestic hot water as well as other applications.
- 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. The
amount of insulation present to resist heat loss is also a factor.
An average home may use anywhere between 6-10 cords of wood per heating season.
This varies based on your heat load and local climate.
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| Q:
Is this a cost effective method of heating? |
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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.
Cost Comparison
Chart
The amount of heat created or
used is measured in BTU’s. An average home uses 200,000,000
BTU’s of total energy for heating per year. This includes 25
percent usage for the heating of domestic hot water. Based on
this total consumption, the following amounts of fuel would be
required to produce 200,000,000 BTU’s.
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Heating Method |
BTU's
Per Unit |
Annual Requirements |
Cost
Per Unit |
Total
Annual Cost |
| Electricity |
3,414 kilowatts/hr |
58,600 |
$0.09 |
$5,271 |
| Propane |
91,500/gallon |
2,185 |
$1.54 |
$3,365 |
| Fuel Oil |
138,690/gallon |
1,442 |
$1.88 |
$2,711 |
| Wood (Birch) |
23,400,000/cord |
8.5 |
$100.00 |
$850 |
Important
*The above prices are in U.S. Funds.
*Adjust the price per unit to reflect current local costs.
*The above costs are not standard across the U.S.
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| "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. |
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