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Features and Benefits of Direct-vent Heaters

Direct-Vent Heating Systems were first introduced to the US home heating market some 15 years ago. Today there are hundreds of thousands of home owners, apartment dwellers, and condo owners who have come to realize that there just isn't a more easily installed, affordable, efficient or flexible system on the market.

 
Clean and safe
All units are either Ul, AGA or CGA approved
Features a sealed combustion system
Electronic ignition
No pilot or exposed flame
 
Easy installation
Installs in 2-4 hours
Uses a unique pipe within a pipe venting system
No chimney or ductwork required
No special construction, electrical or plumbing requirements
 
Convenient and easy to use
Manual or automatic operation
Thermostatically controlled
Shows actual room temperature
Variety of sizes
- 14,000-40,000 BTUs
- 200-2,000 square feet
 
Efficient and economical
High burner efficiency
- 93% kerosene (K1)
- 84% natural or LP gas
Very little fuel usage allows you to purchase your yearly fuel at a low off-season price
Uses outside air for combustion