Skip to content
TIME TO BACK THE TRUCK UP: Save Up to 50% at the Fall Haul. Shop Now >
Northern Tool Equipment Logo TextNorthern Tool Equipment Logo text link to Home.
Print

Drolet Heat Commander Wood Furnace, 310,000 BTU, EPA Certified, Model# DF02003

Item# 105836
Drolet Heat Commander Wood Furnace, 310,000 BTU, EPA Certified, Model# DF02003

This is a carousel with one large zoomable image and a track of thumbnails on the left. Select any of the thumbnail buttons to change the zoomable image on the right. If a thumbnail is a video or 360 degree image thumbnail, or the last thumbnail in the list, the button will open the product media modal.

Drolet Heat Commander Wood Furnace, 310,000 BTU, EPA Certified, Model# DF02003

Click or Tap image to Zoom

  • Ideal central wood-heat system for homes up to 2500 sq. ft.
  • Fast and clean ignition low creosote formation
  • Uninterrupted heat with on-demand boost
  • Firewood savings from low burn rate
  • Intuitive start mode

See full description

  • Description

  • Key Specs

  • Reviews

  • Q & A

  • Accessories

  • Warranty

  • Compare

Product Summary

The Drolet Heat Commander Wood Furnace is the offspring of Drolet's winning wood stove design at an international automation challenge. It is one of the very first wood furnaces on the market to offer Dual Firecopy; technology with a 2-stage electronic combustion control. This unit allows peace of mind with a self-regulated combustion for easy ignition. The automated air supply and flame adjustment systems synchronize with the thermostat to offer additional safety, optimize comfort and reduce emissions for minimal maintenance. This well-thought-out central heating system surpasses all others in Drolet's line-up, not only with its ease of use and intuitive air distribution plenum, but also with its EPA emissions rating of 0.095-lb./mm BTU. Its 310,000 BTU input capacity makes it the ideal central wood-heat system for homes up to 2500 sq. ft.

What's Included

    (1) Wood furnace with blower, thermostat, hot air plenum, combustion-state indicator light, automated combustion control, ash lip, ash drawer, poker and scraper

Downloads

Product Manual

Features + Benefits

  • Ideal central wood-heat system for homes up to 2500 sq. ft.
  • Fast and clean ignition low creosote formation
  • Uninterrupted heat with on-demand boost
  • Firewood savings from low burn rate
  • Intuitive start mode
  • Optimized combustion
  • On-demand boost based on thermostatic setting
  • Among the most efficient systems on the market based on distributed energy
  • Among the lowest burn rates on the market
  • Among the highest overall thermal power on the market
  • North-south and east-west loading configurations with logs up to 21in.L
  • Combustion time up to 10 hours
  • Proudly made in Canada
  • Limited lifetime warranty

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

105836

Brand

Drolet

Manufacturer's Warranty

Lifetime Limited warranty

Ship Weight

758.0 LB

Heat Output

310,000 Btu/hour

Fuel Type

Wood
AttributeSpecification

Thermostat Included

Yes

Blower Included

Yes

Blower CFM

1,135

Needs Direct Venting

No

Product Weight

758 lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

51.5 X 27.75 X 63.5

Reviews

Questions & Answers

10 Reviews This action will navigate to reviews.

Questions

1–10 of 22 Questions  
Sort by:

  1. What type of chimney do I need ?

    1. Actually, the manual states that this can be used with a masonry chimney with a round clay liner of 6".

      Helpful?

    2. This heater uses a 6 inch vent pipe. If installing in an existing chimney then a 6 inch stainless steel liner would need to be installed.

      Helpful?

  2. What size fire brick, how thick and a they on the firebox floor or just a ash grate? How far do they extend up the firebox. I had a Clayton many years ago and it was the bomb at have the price. Does it have any kind of thermostat to adjust the intake air.

    1 answer

    1. The fire brick it 4.5" W x 9" L x 1.25" thick. The fire brick is only in the lower portion of the firebox, extending up to the level of the secondary air tubes (about 8-9"). The furnace is equipped with an automated combustion control system that would connect to a standard wall thermostat.

      Helpful?

  3. Can the plenum be raised to reach with in 6” of ceiling of a typical interior height of 8’ or 8’6”? Or should it be lifted on to a hearth to achieve the correct height? 

    1 answer

    1. The plenum can typically be extended to reach within 6" of an 8' or 8'6" ceiling. Raising the unit on a hearth is not necessary unless you need to accommodate a specific ductwork for safety requirements. You must follow all clearance specifications in the manual for both the unit and ductwork.

      Helpful?

  4. Does this have ship with the blower box on the rear with a place for a filter?

    1 answer

    1. An optional air return system can be connected to the blower housing to improve air circulation. The optional fresh air adapter is model AC01392. Optional air filters are model AC01390 and AC01391. Parts can be purchased through the manufacturer directly.

      Helpful?

  5. I have a cellar that has a ceiling height of 6.5 feet would i be able to install this unit there?

    1 answer

    1. The minimum clearance between the top of the plenum and the ceiling is 5".

      Helpful?

  6. What is the exhaust collar size?

    1 answer

    1. The wood furnace would have a 6" exhaust collar.

      Helpful?

  7. does this stove have an automated draft control?

    1 answer

    1. The stove does have an automated management of the air supply.

      Helpful?

  8. Can the 6” flue be adapted to a existing 8” flue without causing problems?

    1 answer

    1. It is not recommended to install an 8’’ chimney with this wood furnace, as this may affect its efficiency and operation.

      Helpful?

  9. Can this be converted to burn wood pellets?

    1 answer

    1. The furnace has been designed to be used with recommended 16" firewood logs. Any deviation from fuel source may void the warranty.

      Helpful?

  10. Can this furnace be installed in tandem with another furnace as a backup/auxiliary furnace?

    1 answer

    1. This can be installed as a back up. Please see the detailed information on pages 9-10 of the online manual located on the product page.

      Helpful?

Accessories We Recommend

This is a carousel with auto-rotating slides. Activate any of the buttons to disable rotation. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots.

See All Venting
DuraVent Double Wall Stovepipe, Model# 6DVL-06
4.8 out of 5 stars. 18 reviews
15 of 18 reviewers received a sample product or took part in a promotion

DuraVent Double Wall Stovepipe, Model# 6DVL-06

Item # 77159

$34.99

Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

Lifetime Limited warranty