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Drolet Escape 1500-I Wood Burning Fireplace Insert

Drolet Escape 1500-I Wood Burning Fireplace Insert

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Product Details

Manufacturer: Drolet
Drolet Part Numbers: DB03137
Item Number: DRO-DB03137
UPC: 773388184388

Features

  • Ceramic glass door
  • 29" x 44" black faceplate
  • Arched cast iron door frame
  • Refractory brick lined firebox
  • Includes 144CFM rotary blower
  • Features up to six hours of burn time
  • Installs into existing fireplace openings
  • Exceeds EPA 2020 emissions requirements
  • Recommended Heating Area: 500-1,800 Square Feet
  • Firebox Volume: 1.9 Cubic Feet
  • Firebox Dimensions: 19 5/8" W x 11 7/8" H x 13 1/2" D
  • Maximum Log Length: 18"
  • Flue Size: 6"
  • Weight: 342 Pounds
  • Glass Dimensions: 15 3/4" W x 9 3/4" H
  • Steel Top Thickness: 5/16"
  • Steel Body Thickness: 3/16"
  • Overall Dimensions: 27 1/4" W x 21 1/4" H x 22 3/8" D
  • Required Fireplace Minimum Width: 27 1/2"
  • Required Fireplace Minimum Height: 21 1/2"
  • Required Fireplace Minimum Depth: 12 3/4"
  • Hourly Emissions: 1.26 Grams
  • Max BTU Output: 65,000 BTU/h
  • 70% efficient based on an EPA-specified test method (CSA B 415-10 stack loss method). Actual efficiency will vary.
The Drolet Escape 1500 wood insert is a perfect way to give new life to your old masonry fireplace, and keep you warm all winter long. This insert delivers up to 6 hours of burn time with a maximum heat output of 23,300 BTU, all while leaving a staggeringly low emissions rate of 1.26 g/h. This unit is equipped with a secondary combustion system, and comes with a 29" x 44" black faceplate, as well as a premium blower.

Venting Requirements: This item requires a chimney with 6" inner diameter.

Customer Q&A with Product Specialists

Russ from asked:
How does the blower circulate through the stove and into the room?
How does the blower circulate through the stove and into the room?
The blower pulls in cool air from the room at the bottom, front of the insert. Then the fan passes that air through a heat exchanger channel in the bottom and rear of the appliance. This channel is between the firebox and outer chassis of the unit. The air blows back out across the top of the insert through a slot between the surround and top of the insert.
Answered by: Cody S. on Sep 11, 2023

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Martin H. from Leitchfield, Ky asked:
Is this rotary blower on the Drolet 1500 a variable speed or set for on/off only?
Is this rotary blower on the Drolet 1500 a variable speed or set for on/off only?
The included blower is indeed a variable speed fan.
Answered by: Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional

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Carmen P. from 60013 asked:
What is the total width and height is needed for this unit with the backplate included?
What is the total width and height is needed for this unit with the backplate included?

First, the minimum fireplace size you must have available is as follows:

Required Fireplace Minimum Width: 27 1/2"
Required Fireplace Minimum Height: 21 1/2"
Required Fireplace Minimum Depth: 12 3/4"

The surround that is included with the insert measures 44" wide and 29" high.

Answered by: Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional

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Kathy T. from 03301 asked:
Is there a larger faceplate?
Is there a larger faceplate?
The only faceplate available for the 1500-I is the one that comes standard with the unit. You would have to have an additional trim custom-made locally to cover any additional gap. 
Answered by: Kelsey C.

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Customer Reviews

Drolet Escape 1500-I Wood Burning Fireplace Insert
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By Jesse

Nice insert for the money

I use this insert in my living room. I installed it myself and it was rather strait forward. It heats and keeps a fire very well. I do however have two complaints. The fire box is almost level with the door so ash tends to fall out landing on the top of the blower making it hard to close the door. The other is the shroud was too small for the opening on my fireplace so I had to do some customization to make it work. But both of those things I can live with for the price.
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By Rocky G.

Great wood stove

The stove heats my home well. wish the firebox was a little wider. I have to cut some of my wood thats over 18 inches long. auto blower and damper works well. with hard dry wood i get a 5 to 6 hour burn. great view from the door window.

Cons

fire box could be wider. blower output could be stronger
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By Bryon N.
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review of 1500 i

stove works very well heats my house very well im very happy with it im no boy scout but the dryer the wood the better

Pros

great stove insert

Cons

havent found no cons yet
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By Tc
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Exactly what they claim it will be

This wood stove is made of very good material and heats our house very well, approx, 1800 square feet, when I was doing my research I found that the E-Fireplace store beats the brick and mortar stores by at least two thirds, as far as price and workmanship goes, Give Cortney a call, and he will be more than happy to go over any questions or concerns you may have, these people are very much customer oriented, and it really was a pleasure talking with Cortney, and he made sure that this would fit my fireplace, as far as cons go, just one, the firebox could stand to have a bit more depth added to it, but as far as width goes it will hold an 18 inch log. And it beats my old stove hands down, which was an envirofire that was made in 1998.

Pros

Company will stand behind this product 100%

Cons

Firebox could be a bit more deeper.
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By Jerry
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Good product

The insert was well made from very good material.
4.8
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