Drolet Heat Commander II Wood Furnace
Drolet Heat Commander II Wood Furnace
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Overview
🎁 INCLUDED FREE: Drolet Ash Vacuum Cleaner ($161 value) — the essential tool for fast, dust-free ash removal from your furnace.
The Drolet Heat Commander II is a whole-home indoor wood furnace — the first forced-air wood burning furnace on the market with Dual Fire© two-stage electronic combustion control. It connects to your ductwork and syncs with your thermostat: automated air supply and flame adjustment boost or bank the fire on demand, delivering uninterrupted heat with minimal tending, low creosote formation, and among the lowest burn rates (firewood consumption) in its class. EPA 2020 certified, it heats 1,000 – 2,500 sq ft, and is approved in the USA to run in parallel with an existing oil, gas, or propane furnace.
- Heating Area: 1,000 – 2,500 sq ft via ducted forced air
- Heat delivery: 55,000 BTU/h at 875 CFM with a 55°F temperature rise, measured at the plenum (owner's manual, section 7.5)
- Firebox: 3.6 ft³, refractory-brick lined — up to 10 hours burn time, logs up to 21" (loads over width and depth)
- Emissions: 0.09 lb/mmBTU — EPA 2020 certified, among the cleanest wood furnaces available
- Blower: 1/3 hp direct drive, included
- Flue: 6" — UL 103 HT (2100°F) listed chimney required
- Dimensions: 27 3/4" W × 51 1/8" D × 63 1/2" H min. (with plenum)
- Made in Canada — Limited Lifetime Warranty
What's Included: blower, 24V wall thermostat, hot air plenum kit, RTD plenum probe, fresh air supply adapter, wood moisture meter, combustion-state indicator light, automated combustion control, ash lip, ash drawer, tool holder, poker, and heat exchanger scraper.
Is a wood furnace the right appliance for you?
A wood burning furnace earns its cost when you need ducted distribution — a chopped-up floor plan, bedrooms down a hall, or an upstairs that will not heat from one room. If your home is open enough for one heat source, a large wood stove does the same heating job for roughly a third of the price. If your house runs on radiators or radiant floor rather than ducts, you need a hydronic boiler and this is not the appliance.
Our indoor wood boiler vs wood furnace vs wood stove guide works through that choice properly. If you are cross-shopping other forced-air wood furnaces, see our Fire Chief FC1000E comparison and DAKA 521FB and 622FBT comparison. Considering an outdoor unit instead? Start with the outdoor wood furnace cost guide and the Central Boiler comparison.
✔ Before You Order — Installation Requirements
A furnace is a ducted HVAC appliance, not a stove. Per the owner's manual:
- ☑ Ductwork required — the hot air plenum takes 6 to 10 round 6" ducts, with a minimum of 6 outlets. Ceiling height of at least 69" is required for the plenum. Maximum main duct run is 35 ft; maximum secondary duct run is 10 ft.
- ☑ A 24V wall thermostat (included) mounted on an interior wall, at least 15 ft from the furnace.
- ☑ A dedicated 15A / 120V circuit.
- ☑ A UL 103 HT listed 6" chimney — or a lined masonry chimney meeting code. No manual damper may be installed.
- ☑ Floor protection if the floor is combustible; none required on concrete.
- ☑ Static pressure of 0.2" W.C. must be achieved at the plenum for the system to distribute heat properly.
- ❌ Not approved for mobile homes or alcove installation.
Drolet strongly recommends installation by an NFI-certified professional and consultation with a ventilation specialist for the duct design. Parallel add-on to an existing gas, oil, or electric furnace is permitted in the USA only — installation in series is not approved. Email info@stovesource.com or text 1-888-866-8206 before ordering and we'll walk through your setup.
Accessories for this furnace
The Hot Air Plenum Kit (AC01225) is the ducting takeoff most installs need. Venting parts are in our wood stove pipe and venting collection — this furnace requires a 6" UL 103 HT listed system, covered in the chimney and stovepipe guide.
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Specifications are from Drolet's published documentation and the Heat Commander II owner's manual (46419A, rev. 2026-07-17). The certification label affixed to the appliance always overrides published figures.
- Whole-home forced-air heating for 1,000 to 2,500 sq ft via your ductwork
- Dual Fire© two-stage electronic combustion control — first on the market
- Syncs with your thermostat — automated air supply boosts or banks the fire on demand
- 310,000 BTU input capacity — 75,000 BTU nominal output
- 3.6 ft³ refractory-lined firebox — up to 10 hours burn, logs to 21"
- EPA 2020 certified at 0.09 lb/mmBTU — among the cleanest wood furnaces
- Among the lowest burn rates in its class — real firewood savings
- 1/3 hp 1,135 CFM blower, thermostat, and hot air plenum all included
- Approved in the USA to run parallel with an existing oil, gas, or propane furnace
- Proudly made in Canada — Limited Lifetime Warranty
Installation
Clearances to Combustibles (USA)
| Clearance — Side Wall | 11" |
|---|---|
| Clearance — Opposite Side Wall | 24" (30" recommended on option side for maintenance) |
| Clearance — Back Wall of Blower Box | 14 1/4" |
| Clearance — Base of Unit to Ceiling | 69" min. |
| Clearance — Plenum / Ducts to Ceiling | 5" from plenum, 1" from ducts |
| Floor Protection in Front of Unit (USA) | 16" from door opening |
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Specifications
| Fuel Type | Dry cordwood (16" recommended, up to 21") |
|---|---|
| Heating Area | 1,000 – 2,500 ft² (ducted forced air) |
| Firebox Volume | 3.6 ft³ — refractory-brick lined |
| Maximum Burn Time | Up to 10 hours |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 310,000 BTU (dry cordwood) |
| Nominal Heat Output | 75,000 BTU at 15 lb/ft³ loading density |
| Overall Heat Output Range | 21,742 – 62,107 BTU/h |
| Optimum Efficiency | 79% |
| Average Particulate Emissions | 0.09 lb/mmBTU — EPA 2020 certified |
|---|---|
| Blower | 1/3 hp, 1,135 CFM (included) |
| Flue Outlet Diameter | 6" — UL 103 HT (2100°F) chimney |
| Overall Dimensions (W × D × H) | 27 3/4" × 51 1/8" × 63 1/2" min. with plenum |
| Electrical | 330 W average consumption |
| Shipping Weight | 758 lb (344 kg) |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
Shipping & Returns
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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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Frequently asked questions
We do not currently stock a pad that covers this. The largest hearth pad we carry is 46 3/4" x 54", which is 10" short of the required 64" depth, so it does not meet the requirement. You will need an oversized pad or floor protection built on site to at least the dimensions above, using steel of at least 0.015" thickness or grouted ceramic tile as the manual specifies. No floor protection is required if the furnace sits on a non-combustible floor such as concrete.
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