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Questions and Answers for Pleasant Hearth 23.5 in. Compact 20,000 BTU Vent-Free Dual Fuel Gas Stove

Internet #206657487

Model #VFS2-PH20DT

Store SKU #1001629923

  • Can be operated with natural gas or propane
  • Includes a battery assisted igniter for easy ignition
  • Vent-free design does not require a flue or chimney

Questions & Answers

147Questions
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Q:can you shut off the burner without shutting off the pilot
by|Jan 24, 2020
2 Answers
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A:  No you can not. Please contact our Customer Service Team for more assistance. -GHP Group Customer Support

by|Jan 27, 2020

    A:  yes ! the burner goes on and off according to the thermostat.

    by|Mar 11, 2020
    caret
    Q:Can this be used with a thermostat?
    by|Jan 7, 2020
    6 Answers
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    A:  the stove has its own thermostat

    by|Dec 10, 2020
      1 found this answer helpful

      A:  No.

      by|Dec 10, 2020
        1 found this answer helpful

        A:  My house is only 908 ft.² I turned it on at its lowest and it practically roasted me out of my house. Yes I don’t see why you couldn’t use it with a thermostat.

        by|Jan 10, 2020

          A:  No,it has a mechanical temp. Control

          by|Dec 10, 2020
            1 found this answer helpful

            A:  This unit can not be wired to be used with an external thermostat. -GHP Group Customer Support

            by|Dec 10, 2020
              1 found this answer helpful

              A:  It has a thermostat. To setup, on cold day, set it to Max. When comfortable, turn down till it goes off by itself. Leave dial alone.Burner will go on and off to keep you comfortable. Simple. Turn off pilot during summer. Back on in cold weather. Running pilot is cheap. A wall thermo, no. Don’t need it. You bend over once to set, or have grand daughter bend for you. Set it. Forget it.

              by|Feb 22, 2021
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                Q:Can I hook this up and block off a pre existing chimney? Old one died and was vented.
                by|Jan 7, 2020
                7 Answers
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                A:  Yes. It may not fit into your chimney opening but you can put outside - I did and just stuffed insulation up the chimney so no draft would get in - but if you chimney is closed off on top then you won't have too. Mine is open not much but enough. I like this enough but I am not so happy as the older models that had the knobs on the top. Much easier to use. But it works well.

                by|Jan 8, 2020

                  A:  If you supply adequate spacing then you can set up this unit in the old space. -GHP Group Customer Support

                  by|Jan 8, 2020

                    A:  Yes.

                    by|Feb 4, 2021

                      A:  This gas stove is vent-free. Hook it up to pre-existing gas line as long as there are no leaks in line, close vent to your old chimney. Maybe blocking it would prevent from losing heat. I've had my stove a few yrs. on the chilly nights or days I set mine on number 3 and if it gets to warm it will auto shut off then turn back on . This stove replaced a very old wall heater in my living-room.

                      by|Feb 4, 2021
                        2 found this answer helpful

                        A:  This is a great product and it doesn't need a chimney.

                        by|Jan 9, 2020

                          A:  Absolutely. No problem. That's exactly what we did.

                          by|Jan 9, 2020

                            A:  yes this stove needs no venting at all

                            by|Jan 9, 2020
                              caret
                              Q:Does it have a pilot light ?
                              by|Dec 7, 2019
                              5 Answers
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                              A:  Yes I had this 2 years no problems

                              by|Dec 8, 2019

                                A:  Yes.

                                by|Jan 14, 2020

                                  A:  Yes, it has a pilot light.

                                  by|Dec 8, 2019

                                  A:  Yes it has a gas pilot

                                  by|Jan 9, 2020

                                    A:  Yes, 2 of them. 1 for natural gas and 1 for propane, only 1 is used depending on which gas you are using.

                                    by|Jan 18, 2020
                                      caret
                                      Q:will a woman need to hire installer to set up this stove?
                                      by|Dec 7, 2019
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                                      A:  Men and women will need a licensed plumber.

                                      by|Jan 31, 2021

                                        A:  If you are not confident in your ability to lift/move or assemble this unit then we suggest you hire a professional installer. -GHP Group Customer Support

                                        by|Dec 10, 2019

                                          A:  Yes or at least a reputable handy man. The only issue is the gas connections. They offer an install kit and I highly recommend it just to simplify everything.

                                          by|Jan 4, 2020

                                            A:  It depends on what your local codes allow a homeowner to do themselves.

                                            by|Jan 14, 2020
                                              caret
                                              Q:Will this stove operate above 8,000 Ft or will the oxygen depletion sensor prohibit it from operating at that altitude?
                                              by|Dec 6, 2019
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                                              A:  This heater is tested up to 5,000 ft. above sea level. We have had customers with success up to 8,000 ft. but we cannot comment on the performance or efficiency past 5,000 ft. -GHP Group Customer Support

                                              by|Dec 9, 2019

                                                A:  The manual say 5000 feet is the maximum for dependable operation. My guess is it will get a little erratic at high altitude.

                                                by|Jan 18, 2020
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                                                  Q:Does the front open like a door once the unit is put together?
                                                  by|Nov 25, 2019
                                                  3 Answers
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                                                  A:  Not like a door, but you can remove the front screen for access.

                                                  by|Jan 31, 2021

                                                    A:  no ,the front does not open like a door.the front is a panel which attaches to the sides

                                                    by|Nov 27, 2019

                                                      A:  No front door does not open

                                                      by|Dec 8, 2019
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                                                        Q:How do you propane in your house?
                                                        by|Nov 3, 2019
                                                        5 Answers
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                                                        A:  it must be brought in by a gas line properly installed. if not sure, suggest a profestioal do the installation and hook-up. that person should know the local codes aswell.

                                                        by|Nov 24, 2019

                                                          A:  We use our's in a screen in, porch, catio. Not sure about inside a house, probably a venting system. Not sure. We really like our stove. Thanks

                                                          by|Nov 6, 2019

                                                            A:  My home is only 908 square feet & even at its lowest it gets too hot in my house to use the gas stove in my house.

                                                            by|Nov 6, 2019

                                                              A:  A plumber can put in the needed pipes and permit.

                                                              by|Jan 31, 2021

                                                                A:  I purchase the stove for natural gas, not one to be fueled by propane

                                                                by|Nov 6, 2019
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                                                                  Q:Can this still be used during a power outage?
                                                                  by|Nov 3, 2019
                                                                  7 Answers
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                                                                  A:  Yes, that's the reason I purchased it, it is fueled by natural gas

                                                                  by|Dec 25, 2020
                                                                    3 found this answer helpful

                                                                    A:  Yes, you can use it during a power outage.

                                                                    by|Dec 25, 2020
                                                                      1 found this answer helpful

                                                                      A:  Yes, this heater is natural gas. No electric is needed

                                                                      by|Dec 25, 2020
                                                                        1 found this answer helpful

                                                                        A:  Yes, stove would work but not the added on electic blower, if you choose to add one. Thanks ( we really like our's)

                                                                        by|Jan 1, 2021
                                                                          3 found this answer helpful

                                                                          A:  Yes, the heater will produce heat from it's fuel sorce, but remember, the optional blower, if purchased, requires electricity to run, and will not blow the out the front. I still recommend purchasing the blower unit to use when electricity is available.

                                                                          by|Jan 1, 2021
                                                                            3 found this answer helpful

                                                                            A:  I don’t see why not

                                                                            by|Dec 25, 2020
                                                                              1 found this answer helpful

                                                                              A:  Yes it can be used in power outages, no external power is required

                                                                              by|Dec 25, 2020
                                                                                1 found this answer helpful
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                                                                                Q:Can I install and use two of these units in my house at the same time, one on each end of the house?
                                                                                by|Oct 28, 2019
                                                                                4 Answers
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                                                                                A:  don't see why not as long as you use the proper sized fuel line

                                                                                by|Nov 24, 2019

                                                                                  A:  If the area of your house is approximately 1,400 sq. feet; then yes, you can install two of these units with one unit on each end of the house.

                                                                                  by|Oct 29, 2019

                                                                                    A:  Yes, you just need a source of fuel at each location, we have a natural gas line to stove.

                                                                                    by|Nov 6, 2019

                                                                                      A:  Depends on how large your home is

                                                                                      by|Nov 6, 2019

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