Enerzone Solution 1.7 Size Guide

The Solution 1.7 is the mid-size workhorse of the Enerzone Solution lineup, rated for 500 to 1,800 square feet. It is the strongest fit for the most common buyer question — "what size wood stove do I need for 1,000 square feet?" — and the right choice when primary wood heating is the goal in a moderate climate.

• Primary heating in homes between 500 and 1,500 sq ft. The 1.7's 65,000 BTU/h output and 7-hour burn time make it practical for everyday primary heating without continuous high-burn operation.
• 1,000 sq ft homes specifically. 1,000 sq ft is the most-searched size question in the wood stove category. The 1.7 places this size squarely in its sweet spot — the middle of the rated range where the stove operates most efficiently.
• Overnight heating. 7-hour max burn time supports a load-at-bedtime, wake-to-coals routine. Reload onto the coal bed in the morning for continuous heat.
• Mobile and manufactured homes between 1,000 and 1,800 sq ft. Mobile home approved, providing more heating capacity than the 1.4 for larger double-wide manufactured homes.
• Cabins and cottages where the stove is the primary heat source. The combination of mid-size firebox and long burn time fits cabin life — fewer reloads, longer heat retention.
• Buyers who want design flexibility. Four base options (square legs, traditional legs, round legs in black or brushed nickel, pedestal with ash drawer) — the widest selection in the Solution lineup.

• Spaces under 500 sq ft. The 1.7 will overheat very small rooms even at low burn. Choose the Solution 1.4 for tiny homes, single-room cabins, or small mobile homes.
• Homes over 1,800 sq ft. Beyond rated capacity. Step up to the Solution 2.3 (500–2,100 sq ft) or Solution 3.5 (1,000–2,700 sq ft).
• Very cold climates with poor insulation. The 1.7's 65,000 BTU may struggle in Zone 7+ with leaky construction. Size up to the 2.3.
• Homes where 18″ logs cannot be sourced. If your firewood supplier only stocks 20″+ rounds, choose the 2.3 (20″ logs) or 3.5 (22″ logs) to avoid resawing.

• Well-insulated, mild climate (Zone 3–4): Use the upper end of the range (1,200–1,800 sq ft).
• Average insulation, moderate climate (Zone 5): Mid-range (700–1,400 sq ft). Sweet spot for the 1.7.
• Poor insulation or cold climate (Zone 6+): Lower half of the range (500–1,000 sq ft).
• High ceilings (9 ft+): Reduce target square footage by 10–20%.
• Two-story homes: Install on the lower floor. Heat will rise to the upper floor — add 50% of upper-floor square footage to your target.

Verdicts below assume 8-foot ceilings and average insulation. See the notes column for adjustments. The 1.7's strongest fit is the 750–1,500 sq ft range, with the 1,000 sq ft point as the sweet spot.

• 8-foot ceilings: Use the table values as published.
• 9-foot ceilings: Reduce your target by 10%. A 1,500 sq ft home with 9-foot ceilings behaves like a 1,650 sq ft home with 8-foot ceilings.
• 10-foot ceilings or vaulted: Reduce by 20%. Most vaulted-ceiling cottages cross into Solution 2.3 territory at smaller square footage than they appear.
• Loft or open second floor: Heat will rise. Add ~50% of the loft square footage to your target.

• New construction, well insulated: Use the table values.
• 1980s–2000s average construction: Reduce target by 10–15%.
• Older homes, limited insulation: Reduce target by 25%.
• Drafty cabins or seasonal cottages: Reduce by 25–30%. A drafty 1,500 sq ft cabin behaves like a 1,950 sq ft modern home — beyond the 1.7's range.

All values below are for US installations, sourced from the Enerzone Solution 1.7 installation manual. Canadian clearances differ. Always verify against the certification label affixed to your stove.

Overall height varies by base option: square legs 28¾″, decorative legs 28⅝″, round legs 29½″, pedestal 29⅝″. Top-of-flue height from floor: 26⅝–27⅝″ depending on base.

• 16 inches in front of the door opening
• 8 inches on each side of the door opening (J)
• Total floor pad: 36″ width × 51⅞″ depth in the US configuration
• Materials: steel (≥0.015″ thick), grouted ceramic tile on cement board, brick, or any listed floor protection product. No R-factor required for the Solution 1.7.
• Under horizontal connector pipe: floor protection must extend at least 2 inches past each side of the pipe.

• Chimney standard: ULC S629 / UL 103 HT (2100°F) factory-built, or masonry chimney with stainless steel 6″ liner.
• Chimney diameter: 6 inches throughout.
• Minimum chimney height: 15 feet total from stove top to chimney top.
• Flue outlet: Top exit only. Centerline 12½″ back from front, 6½″ from each side.
• Connector pipe: 6″ single- or double-wall. Single-wall reduces required clearance from back wall (13″) more than double-wall (7½″).
• Chimney height above roof: At least 3 feet above the point of roof penetration, and 2 feet higher than any object within 10 feet horizontally.

The Enerzone Solution 1.7 installation manual confirms mobile home approval in both the US and Canada (Section 3.1.6, "Mobile Home"). This is a key advantage of the 1.7 over many mid-size wood stoves in the market — it provides more heating capacity than typical "mobile home stoves" while maintaining HUD compliance for larger double-wide manufactured homes.

• Outside air intake kit. Required. Two variants depending on the base option:
  • AC01291 — 5″ Ø Fresh Air Intake Kit for stove on legs
  • AC01336 — 5″ Ø Fresh Air Intake Kit for stove on pedestal
• Insulated fresh air intake pipe. HVAC-type insulated pipe meeting ULC S110 or UL 181 Class 0 or Class 1.
• Double-wall connector pipe only. Single-wall pipe is strictly forbidden in mobile homes.
• Factory-built chimney. ULC S629 / UL 103 HT (2100°F) rated.
• Bolt-down to floor. Legs version: install a plate on each leg and screw to floor with proper hardware (4 plates, one per leg). Pedestal version: remove the plugs and screw the base directly to the floor.
• Fire screen prohibited. Mobile home installations cannot use the door-open fire screen accessory.
• Installation in sleeping room prohibited. Per HUD compliance.

The Solution 1.7 loads logs east-west — with the sides of the logs facing the door. The firebox is wider than it is deep, so logs lie left-to-right. This differs from the Solution 1.4 (north-south loading) but matches the Solution 2.3, 3.5, and Harmony 2.3.

Practical implication: when sourcing firewood, cut to 16 inches as the recommended length (18 inches absolute maximum). Wood cut to 14–18 inches will fit; longer rounds need to be resawn.

• Bottom layer: 3 logs east-west on the coal bed, with 1–2″ air space between each log and 1–2″ space from the rear firebrick.
• Top layer: 2 logs stacked on top of the bottom three, angled at roughly 10° to allow secondary air flow.
• High burn rate: Place the largest log on the top-front position. Air control fully open.
• Low burn rate (overnight): Place the smallest log on the top-back position. Run at high burn for 10–15 minutes, then close the air control fully.
• Always maintain air space between logs and around the perimeter for secondary combustion.

• Hardwoods for sustained heat and overnight burns: oak, maple, ash, beech, hickory. Highest BTU per cord, slowest burn rate.
• Softwoods for kindling and shoulder seasons: pine, spruce, fir. Use for fire starting and milder days, not as primary fuel.
• Target moisture content: 16–20%. Manufacturer test fuel measured 19–25%; daily use should target the lower end of that range. Use a digital moisture meter.
• Season wood at least one year in a covered, ventilated stack.
• Never burn: wet/green wood (above 25%), treated or painted wood, plywood or particleboard, garbage, plastics, accelerants, coal. These damage the stove, void the warranty, and produce toxic emissions.