| Frequently Asked
Questions |
On gas & electric
ranges, can the vent fan be exhausted to the outside?
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| Yes. There is a
standard size flange on the rear of the range that can be ducted directly to
the rear or up through the ceiling. Left closed, the vent fan runs in
a re-circulating mode. |
Does the gas top/gas
oven range require electricity?
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| Yes, electricity is
needed to ignite the burners and also run the vent
fan/light/clock/timer functions.
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What about
propane?
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| When you order your
Heartland range, simply specify which fuel - natural gas or propane.
If you order propane, you also need to note if it will be installed at an
altitude above 7,000' so the stove can be configured for high altitude
operation. |
Will a gas or
electric range fit in my existing kitchen?
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The 30" models fit in a
standard range slot. The 48" models are wider & usually require
modifying your base cabinets.
If you have wall cabinets above the range,
double check the Heartland range height dimension.
Reminder - Heartland
ranges are deeper (front to back) than many standard base cabinets, so they
may stick out further than your existing cabinets. |
Does
Heartland make a double door refrigerator?
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| No, although customers do
order two units and have one hinged left & one hinged right. You then
also have the benefit of separate temperature settings for each unit. |
Do colors
cost more?
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| All the Heartland color
choices are the same price. |
Do they make
a wood/gas or wood/electric combo range?
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| No, safety codes on
longer allow these type of combination stoves.
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Are there
special installation requirements for the wood cookstoves?
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| The special requirements
are similar to most wood heating appliances. The stove has to sit on
either a non-combustible floor or an insulated pad. There is a
specific clearance to the wall behind the stove - optional heat shields can
reduce the needed clearance. There are specific clearances to side
cabinets left and right. Stove pipe comes up from the back of the
stove and connects with insulated chimney to pass throught the ceiling &
roof. Check the installation manual for all the specific instructions
and dimensions.
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Can I get
parts for my family's old wood cookstove?
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| Virtually all the makers
of cookstoves from the late 1800s and early 1900s are long since out of
business. We carry several common items such as lid lifters, some
sizes of cooking lids, firebricks, refractory cement, stove gaskets.
There are shops that refurbish old cookstoves and may have some
parts; an Internet search should list them.
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