Empire Fireplaces

For a 300 square foot room, we recommend the HP40 Alpine Small Pellet Stove from the Comfortbilt line. This is their smallest unit, delivering 13,458 to 26,224 BTU per hour, and is designed for smaller spaces like cabins, sunrooms, and tiny homes. With a published rating of up to 1,500 square feet, your 300 square foot room falls at the lower end of its output range, which is ideal. It's important to avoid oversizing, as a stove that's too large for the space can lead to dissatisfaction. Therefore, we advise against moving up to the larger models (HP21, HP22, HP22N, HP50S, or HP61) for a room of this size. The HP40 is currently in stock and typically ships the same business day. You can explore the full Comfortbilt pellet stove collection on our Comfortbilt Pellet Stoves page. For more detailed guidance on sizing and installation, please refer to our Pellet Stoves Buyers Guide.

Regarding the venting, a pellet stove cannot use a 6-inch chimney as is. The HP40 requires an approved 3 or 4-inch Type L or PL pellet vent. A 4-inch vent is necessary if the flue height exceeds 12 feet or if the installation is above 5,000 feet in elevation, as specified in the HP40 installation manual. Pellet vent systems run continuously from the appliance to the termination point and do not require conversion to Class A chimney pipe when passing through walls or ceilings. Whether any part of your existing 6-inch system can be reused depends on its manufacturer, as chimney systems are brand-specific and adapter availability varies. Please provide the brand name stamped on your existing pipe sections or printed on the ceiling support box label so we can determine compatibility. A complete pellet vent setup also includes an appliance adapter and other components. For an itemized list, the quickest method is to use our chimney quote request form. We strongly recommend professional installation, as pellet stoves have more mechanical and moving parts than they may appear.

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Yes, that fireplace is equipped with a battery backup system, allowing it to light and operate during power outages.

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