Chaska 29

A classic log fire for a mid-size fireplace, in a version with a remote or one that runs without electricity. Quick Facts • Heating Capacity: 750–1,500 sq ft • Efficiency: 71–72% (EnerGuide) • Viewing Area: 26 1/8″ wide. • Fuel: Natural gas or propane; propane needs an add-on valve motor. • Controls: Remote included on the electronic-ignition model; the standing-pilot model uses a wall switch, with remotes and thermostats optional. • Fan: Included Who It’s For A mid-size wood fireplace that sits cold most of the winter is a familiar story: too much work to light, too drafty to ignore. You need an insert that turns that opening into steady, push-button heat with a log fire that still looks like one. If that is your fireplace, the Kozy Heat Chaska 29 fits it, and it lets you choose how it starts. A gas log set would still send most of its heat up the chimney; this insert keeps it in the room . What Makes It Special There are two versions. The electronic-ignition model lights only when you turn it on , so no pilot flame burns between fires, and it comes with a remote and an ember-bed light. The standing-pilot model keeps a small flame lit, but it runs with no electricity at all, so the fire keeps making heat through a power outage. Both come with a log set and a fan that pushes warm air out into the room. That covers a living room and the space around it. Both are approved for bedroom installs. Possible Downsides • The front and shroud are separate purchases , and both are needed to finish the install. • The standing-pilot model burns a small flame around the clock unless you shut it off for the season. • This is the log version. For crushed glass or crystals instead of logs, see the Chaska 29 Glass. If you want a real-looking log fire in a mid-size fireplace and a say in how it starts, the Chaska 29 is the right decision. A cold February night becomes the excuse to sit by the fire. Choose a black, brushed stainless, antique copper overlay, black prairie, or vintage bronze arched mission front; a black shroud in three sizes or a blank shroud; optional Canyon Creek, black brick, or black glass firebox panels; a low mantel kit; and remotes, wall switches, and thermostats for the standing-pilot model.