Drolet Chic-Choc Wood Cookstove (DB04820)
Drolet Chic-Choc Wood Cookstove (DB04820)
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Overview
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The Drolet Chic-Choc wood cookstove (model DB04820) is a full-size wood-fired kitchen range: a large stainless steel oven, a wide steel cooktop with cooking and warming zones, and a 3.3 cu ft firebox that also throws serious heat. Drolet rates it for spaces up to 2,300 sq ft and up to 10 hours of burn time on a single load, with logs up to 20". The cooktop sits at a comfortable 37" working height, and the cookstove ships in two casings that bolt together on site. Overall it measures 47 1/4" wide, 31 1/2" deep and 38 3/4" high. Made in Canada, limited lifetime warranty.
Please note: the Chic-Choc is a wood cookstove and is not EPA certified. Its manual states it is not a certified residential wood heater and that its primary use is cooking or baking; it is sold under the EPA's cookstove exemption. Some states, counties and municipalities restrict the installation of uncertified wood-burning appliances, so check your local rules before ordering, or call us and we'll help you check.
Who the Chic-Choc is for
- Farmhouse and cabin kitchens where the cookstove is the centerpiece and cooks most meals.
- Bakers and cooks who want a real oven with room for two racks, plus a long cooktop for several pots at once.
- Homes that want backup heat and cooking in a power outage; it needs no electricity.
If the appliance must also be your certified primary heater, or you live in a manufactured home, look at the Drolet Bistro wood cookstove instead.
Cooking: oven, cooktop and bypass
The stainless steel oven measures 17 3/4" wide, 21 3/4" deep and 14 1/8" high, with two stainless cooking grids and a removable oven bottom. A thermometer in the glass oven door reads 150°F to 750°F; Drolet notes about 50°F between the coolest spot (front right) and hottest (rear left), so turn dishes halfway through.
The steel cooking surface is about 42" long and 20 1/2" deep, with separate cooking and warming zones, including a warmer plate. Drolet recommends cooking in pans rather than directly on the painted surface, and working from the side to stay out of the radiant heat from the firebox glass. A bypass handle on top sends hot gases either straight to the chimney (for start-up and when you don't need the oven) or around the oven to heat it. Leave it in the chimney position for the first 20 minutes after lighting.
Firebox and heat output
The 3.3 cu ft firebox has secondary combustion air tubes, a vermiculite baffle and firebrick lining. Logs up to 20" load north-south (front to back); 16" splits are easiest to handle. Drolet's heating area of up to 2,300 sq ft and burn time of up to 10 hours are manufacturer figures; because the Chic-Choc is exempt rather than certified, there is no EPA-tested heat output, efficiency or emissions rating. Dry wood at 15% to 20% moisture gives the best heat and the cleanest burn.
Chic-Choc vs. Bistro
We sell two Drolet cookstoves. The Bistro is the smaller, EPA-certified one.
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| Drolet Chic-Choc | Drolet Bistro | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certified wood heater | No (cookstove exemption) | Yes (2.0 g/h) |
| Heating area | Up to 2,300 sq ft (Drolet rating) | 500–2,100 sq ft |
| Oven (W x D x H) | 17 3/4" x 21 3/4" x 14 1/8" | 18" x 15 1/2" x 7 7/8" |
| Cooking surface | Steel, about 42" x 20 1/2", warmer plate | Cast iron top |
| Max log length | 20" (north-south) | 20" (east-west) |
| Mobile home | Not approved | Approved |
| Shipping weight | 896 lb | 575 lb |
| Price | $4,799 | $2,849 |
Delivery and assembly
The Chic-Choc ships at 896 lb, split into a firebox casing and an oven casing so each half can be moved separately. Plan on two people per casing, assemble it next to its final spot, then bolt the casings together and fit the top plates following the assembly manual. Free freight delivery is curbside, so arrange help to bring it inside.
Venting and installation
The Chic-Choc has a 6" flue outlet and needs a UL 103 HT (2,100°F) factory-built chimney or a lined masonry chimney. Drolet specifies a 6" flue between 15 ft and 40 ft tall and a draft of 0.05" water column. See our wood stove chimney and stovepipe guide, our 6" stove pipe kits, or a 6" chimney liner kit. In the USA it needs 15" to the side walls; double-wall connector pipe cuts the rear clearance from 13" to 7 1/2" and the corner clearance from 11" to 4", with a minimum ceiling height of 84". It is not approved for mobile homes or alcoves.
Floor protection
Unless the Chic-Choc sits on a non-combustible floor such as concrete, it needs a continuous non-combustible ember pad. In the USA, the pad extends 16" in front of the door opening and 8" to each side, which works out to about 54 5/8" wide by 43" deep for a wall installation. That is larger than any standard pad in our hearth pad collection, so plan a site-built hearth of tile, stone or steel over a continuous non-combustible base. Call us and we'll help you spec it.
Why buy the Drolet Chic-Choc from StoveSource
- No Sales Tax in any state.
- Free shipping to the lower 48.
- Authorized Drolet dealer, with the full manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty.
- Price match guarantee.
- Real help with venting, clearances and local rules: email info@stovesource.com or text 1-888-866-8206.
- Heats up to 2,300 sq ft (Drolet rating) with a 3.3 ft³ secondary-combustion firebox
- Up to 10 hours burn time on a single load — logs up to 20"
- Large stainless steel oven (17 3/4" × 21 3/4" × 14 1/8") with two 3-position grids
- Steel cooktop at a comfortable 37" height with cooking and warming zones
- Innovative two-casing design — fits together for easier handling and moving
- Reduced clearances — takes less space than comparable cookstoves
- Built-in thermometer and broad-spectrum air damper
- EPA-exempt cookstove (not a certified wood heater) — check local rules
- Proudly made in Canada — Limited Lifetime Warranty
Installation
Clearance to Combustibles (USA)
| Single-wall connector | Double-wall connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear wall | 13" | 7 1/2" |
| Side wall | 15" | 15" |
| Corner | 11" | 4" |
| Minimum ceiling height (from floor) | 84" | 84" |
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Specifications
| Fuel Type | Dry cordwood — logs up to 20" |
|---|---|
| Log loading | North-south (front to back), 16" recommended, 20" maximum |
| Heating Area | Up to 2,300 ft² |
| Firebox Volume | 3.3 ft³ with secondary combustion |
| Maximum Burn Time | Up to 10 hours on a single load |
| EPA status | Not a certified residential wood heater; sold under the EPA cookstove exemption (primary use: cooking) |
| Oven (W × D × H) | 17 3/4" × 21 3/4" × 14 1/8" stainless steel — two 3-position grids |
| Oven thermometer range | 150–750°F |
| Oven bypass damper | Yes, chimney or oven position |
| Cooktop | Steel surface at 37" height — cooking and warming zones |
| Cooking surface size | Steel, about 42" × 20 1/2", with warmer plate |
|---|---|
| Flue Outlet Diameter | 6" chimney (max height 40 ft) |
| Chimney | 6" UL 103 HT / ULC S629, 15 ft minimum to 40 ft maximum height |
| Required flue draft | 0.05" H2O (12 Pa) |
| Overall Dimensions (W × D × H) | 47 1/4" × 31 1/2" × 38 3/4" |
| Shipping weight | 896 lb (406 kg), in two casings |
| Mobile home / alcove installation | Not approved / Not approved |
| Safety standards | UL 1482 / ULC S627 |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
Shipping & Returns
Free freight shipping · Currently unavailable · curbside delivery.
Free shipping to the continental US.
Ships via LTL (Less Than Truckload) freight – carriers include XPO Logistics, Estes Express, ABF Freight, Old Dominion, and FedEx Freight. Transit time is typically 3–10 business days from ship date. The carrier will call to schedule a delivery appointment.
Remote addresses. Some rural or hard-to-access addresses carry a carrier freight surcharge. If yours does, we'll email you the exact amount for approval before your order is processed — or you can cancel for a full refund.
Curbside delivery only. The driver will lower your order to the curb or end of your driveway via liftgate. This does not include bringing the item inside, carrying up stairs, or crossing uneven terrain.
Have an appliance dolly and an extra person available on delivery day. Need inside or threshold delivery? Contact us before ordering.
Inspect before signing. Before signing the Bill of Lading (BOL), check for any visible packaging damage. Write "DAMAGED" or "Subject to inspection" on the BOL if anything looks off.
Contact us within 5 business days of delivery. Open and fully inspect your item within 48 hours.
Returns. Unused, uninstalled units in original packaging can be returned within 30 days. Appliance returns are subject to a $300 return freight charge plus a 15% restocking fee. Units that have been fired or installed cannot be returned. Accessories and parts carry a 15% restocking fee.
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Sold by StoveSource (authorized dealer). Ships directly from the brand's authorized distributor warehouse — see our Authorized Dealer page.
Frequently asked questions
We do not currently stock a pad that covers this. The largest rectangular hearth pad we carry is 46 3/4" x 54", which is 8" narrower than the required 54 5/8" width, so it does not meet the requirement in either orientation. You will need an oversized pad or floor protection built on site to at least the dimensions above, in a continuous non-combustible material as described in the manual.
Call us and we will help you source one.
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