Enerzone Solution 1.7 Wood Stove

Right buyer

Owners of medium-sized homes, cabins, well-insulated open-plan single-story spaces, or finished basement/main-floor combinations of roughly 800–1,600 sq ft, with reasonable insulation and access to seasoned hardwood at 15–20% moisture content. Mobile-home and manufactured-home owners — this stove is certified for mobile-home installation with the required fresh-air intake kit and insulated intake pipe.

Buyers stepping up from the Solution 1.4 small-stove platform who need more heat output, longer log capacity, and longer burn cycles. The Solution 1.7 covers heating areas from 500 sq ft on the low end up to 1,800 sq ft on the manufacturer's high end, with a wide tested output band (9,800–52,200 BTU/hr) that gives meaningful flexibility from shoulder-season low burns up through serious cold-weather output.

Buyers who want east-west loading and the wider 17 1/4-inch door opening that comes with it. The Solution 1.7 is built around a wider-than-it-is-deep firebox; logs go in across the width, sides visible. This is the conventional wood-stove loading orientation — most owners coming from older stoves already know how to load this way.

Buyers who want configurable styling. The Solution 1.7 ships with a choice of seven base options — pedestal or one of three leg styles, each in Black or Brushed Nickel finish — letting the stove sit anywhere from low-slung to elevated depending on the room. The arched cast-iron door, engraved-groove side panels, and gently curved top deliver a refined-but-not-ornate look.

Wrong buyer

Not for whole-house primary heat in older, drafty, or large homes. The manufacturer's stated 1,800 sq ft upper range is achievable only in well-insulated, open-plan, moderate-climate conditions; in real-world use, comfortable primary heat tops out around 1,400–1,500 sq ft for most homes.

Not for buyers expecting 10+ hour overnight burns. The 7-hour manufacturer maximum burn time is achievable on packed dense hardwood with the air shut down hard, but useful heat from a packed load is realistically 5–6 hours. For longer burns, step up to a larger non-cat firebox (2.5+ ft³) or to a catalytic stove with a true low-output mode.

Not for buyers wanting north-south log loading or the smaller stove footprint. The Solution 1.4 is the right tool for buyers heating under 1,000 sq ft who prefer N-S loading and a smaller stove. The Solution 1.7 is east-west loaded over a wider firebox; if N-S loading matters to you, look at the smaller sibling.

Not for buyers prioritizing the lowest possible emissions. At 2.4 g/hr the Solution 1.7 meets the EPA 2020 cordwood limit (2.5 g/hr) but does not lead the category — there are stoves in the same firebox class that test substantially cleaner. If EPA non-attainment compliance with margin matters more than the Enerzone finish and configurable base, consider Pacific Energy Super 27 or a step-up catalytic alternative.

The Solution 1.7 is approved for installation in residential homes, cabins, sunrooms, alcoves (with double-wall pipe connector), and mobile or manufactured homes (with the required fresh-air intake kit and insulated intake pipe). It is not approved for installation in factory-built (prefab) metal fireplaces or in any outdoor or unconditioned space.

Clearances to combustibles — USA

Clearances to combustibles — Canada

The certification label on the back of the stove always overrides clearance figures published in any other media. Confirm the binding clearance figures with your installer before purchase.

Floor protection

The hearth extension must be a continuous, non-combustible surface in front of the door opening. Approved materials include steel of at least 0.015" thickness, ceramic tiles sealed together with grout (over a continuous non-combustible sheet beneath), cement board, brick, or any other approved or listed material suited for floor protection. Tile alone is not sufficient — a continuous non-combustible sheet beneath the tile is required. Any R-value requirements are specified in the manual and should be calculated for the specific installation configuration. No floor protection is required if the stove is installed on a non-combustible floor (concrete slab, for example).

Chimney and venting

The Solution 1.7 requires a 6-inch chimney flue system. New factory-built chimney systems must comply with UL 103 HT (USA) or ULC S629 (Canada) and be suitable for solid fuel. The stove may also be connected to a code-compliant masonry chimney, provided the chimney has either a clay liner or a suitably listed stainless-steel liner at 6-inch diameter and the application is verified by a qualified installer.

The minimum chimney height is 15 feet, subject to installer verification, certification label, draft conditions, and local code. The chimney must extend at least 3 feet above the highest point of contact with the roof and at least 2 feet above any roof line or obstacle within 10 feet horizontally.

For mobile-home installations, single-wall pipe is strictly forbidden — only double-wall pipe is permitted, and a fresh-air intake kit with insulated intake pipe is required. The fresh-air intake pipe (HVAC type) must meet ULC S110 or UL 181 class 0 or class 1.

Outside air

An optional fresh-air intake kit is available for code jurisdictions requiring outside combustion air, for tight new-construction homes with mechanical ventilation, and is required for mobile-home installations. Two different kits are offered depending on base configuration — one for legs versions and one for the pedestal version. Confirm the correct kit for the chosen base. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are required in the room where the stove is installed.

Code compliance

Code compliance for any specific installation is determined by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction. Manufacturer listings cover what the stove is approved for; the AHJ approves what is permitted at your address. A WETT (Canada), NFI, or CSIA (USA) certified installer is strongly recommended and frequently required by code, permit, or insurance. Confirm local requirements before purchasing — particularly in EPA non-attainment counties and in HOA jurisdictions where new wood-burning installs may be restricted.

California Proposition 65

This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov.

Ships with the stove

• Solution 1.7 wood stove with welded carbon-steel firebox and arched cast-iron glazed door
• Configured at order with required base selection — pedestal or one of three leg styles (traditional, straight, round), each in Black or Brushed Nickel finish; each base includes an integrated ash drawer
• Engraved-groove side panels and gently curved top
• C-Cast baffle and stainless-steel secondary-air tube assembly
• Refractory firebrick lining
• Sturdy ash pan
• Owner's manual and product documentation

Sold separately

• Code-compliant 6-inch chimney system — listed factory-built chimney for new installations, or an approved masonry chimney/liner configuration where permitted by code and verified by the installer/AHJ; required venting components are sold separately
• Single-wall or double-wall pipe connector between the stove and chimney — double-wall is required for alcove and mobile-home installations and reduces clearance requirements
• Hearth pad or floor protection sized to manual specifications, with continuous non-combustible sheet beneath any tile
• Optional 130 CFM blower with variable speed control (SBI AC01000) — includes thermodisc heat sensor for automatic on/off; adds forced-air circulation to improve heat distribution; without it, heat moves by radiation and natural convection only
• Optional Airmate accessory (SBI AC01289) — top-mounted heat-accumulator that increases airflow off the stove top
• Optional 5-inch fresh-air intake kit for wood stove on legs (SBI AC01291) — required for mobile-home installations with leg base configurations
• Optional 5-inch fresh-air intake kit for wood stove on pedestal (SBI AC01336) — required for mobile-home installations with pedestal base configuration
• Optional 5-inch × 4' insulated flex pipe for fresh-air intake (SBI AC02090) — required for mobile-home installations
• Optional 5-inch fresh-air intake register with airtight damper (SBI AC01349) — closable outside-air damper for installations where local code, airtight-home design, or owner preference calls for one; do not close while the stove is in use
• Optional rigid fire screen (SBI AC01299) — for occasional attended fire viewing only where permitted by local code and only when used exactly as instructed in the fire screen manual; never leave the stove unattended when used with a fire screen. Open-door operation with a fire screen is prohibited in the United States and in Canadian provinces with particulate emission limits; never permitted in a mobile home
• Optional black steel hearth pad 46 3/4" × 54" (SBI AC02788) — pre-sized to the Solution 1.7 footprint
• Optional modular floor protection system 54" × 46 3/4" (SBI AC02711)
• Optional tempered glass hearth pad 10 mm, 54" × 46 3/4" (SBI AC02703) or tinted version (SBI AC02758)
• Pin-type wood moisture meter — strongly recommended; wet wood is the most common cause of poor heat, black glass, and creosote
• Stove-top or flue thermometer — strongly recommended for managing burn rate, draft, and overfire risk
• Installation by an authorized qualified technician (WETT, NFI, or CSIA certified) — required for warranty coverage and often required by code, permit, or insurance

The 65,000 BTU/hr maximum is a peak rating, transient, achieved on dry cordwood at high loading density and short reload intervals. The figure that matters for daily life is the sustained output across a full burn cycle, which lands in the 9,800–52,200 BTU/hr band per the CSA B415.1-10 stack-loss method. That's a meaningfully wide operating range — very low burn rates for shoulder-season ambiance and slow burns on the bottom end, strong cold-snap output on the top end.

A realistic burn cycle from a packed load of well-seasoned hardwood produces a fast 30–45 minute warm-up, 2–3 hours of strong sustained heat, then a gradual decline over the next 3–4 hours with a heavy coal bed remaining. Total useful heat from one full pack is realistically 5–6 hours, occasionally approaching the 7-hour manufacturer maximum with dense hardwood, mild weather, and a packed coal bed. Reload onto coals when heat output falls off and the cycle restarts.

The east-west loading is the conventional loading direction for stoves in this size class. The 17 1/4" door opening is wide enough that 18-inch logs slide in without rotation, and the 13 1/2" interior firebox depth accommodates a layered E-W load comfortably. The firebox is sized around E-W loading and that is the default.

The 2.4 g/hr particulate emissions meets the EPA 2020 cordwood limit (2.5 g/hr) with limited margin. Among non-catalytic stoves in this firebox class there are stoves that test substantially cleaner; the Solution 1.7's category position is "meets the standard," not "best in class." Buyers in EPA non-attainment counties or those who simply want a larger emissions margin should weigh this against the configurable base options and Enerzone finish that distinguish the Solution 1.7.

The 130 CFM variable-speed blower is optional and sold separately. With the blower installed, the included thermodisc senses stove temperature and runs the blower automatically when the stove is hot enough. The variable speed control lets you dial the airflow down for quieter operation once the room is up to temperature. Without the blower, heat distribution relies on radiant heat and natural convection; there is no forced-air circulation. The stove still operates safely and meets its rated efficiency without a blower.

Air-wash glass stays largely clear during proper hot burns at moderate-to-high air settings. At low burn rates with marginally seasoned wood, the glass will tar. This is universal to non-catalytic stoves in this firebox class.

Medium-size firebox, medium burn time. A 1.86 ft³ non-cat stove gives you meaningful heat output across 800–1,500 sq ft, but the 7-hour manufacturer maximum is a maximum — useful heat realistically tops out at 5–6 hours. If you want true 8–10 hour overnight burns, step up to a 2.5+ ft³ non-cat or to a catalytic stove with a real low-output mode.

Emissions meet but don't lead. At 2.4 g/hr the Solution 1.7 is just under the EPA 2020 cordwood ceiling (2.5 g/hr). The Solution 1.4 sibling at 1.8 g/hr and Pacific Energy Super 27 (cleaner sealed-firebox technology) both test substantially lower. If emissions are your priority, the Solution 1.7 is not the right pick — buy it for the firebox size, the configurable base, and the Enerzone finish, not for the emissions number.

Efficiency is mid-tier. 68% HHV is solid but not class-leading; some non-cat stoves in this firebox class test 72–74% HHV. The Solution 1.7 is a balanced mid-tier appliance — competitive on price-per-firebox, refined styling, configurable base options — rather than a category leader on any single performance number.

The 1,800 sq ft figure is aspirational. The most consistent owner regret across medium stoves is buying for the high end of the manufacturer's heating range. If you need to reliably heat more than ~1,500 sq ft as primary winter heat in a cold climate or older home, step up a firebox size.

Base configuration is a one-time decision. Seven base options means the stove can fit many room layouts, but the base is configured at order and is not field-swappable. Choose the base that matches the room — measure the desired height and confirm the look (and the corresponding fresh-air-intake kit if applicable) before ordering.

Blower is not included. Unlike larger Enerzone stoves and inserts in the catalog, the Solution 1.7 ships without a blower; one must be ordered separately if you want forced-air heat distribution. The 130 CFM variable-speed unit is a meaningful upgrade — for distribution into adjacent rooms or open plans, plan for the blower line item.

15-foot minimum chimney height is real. Three feet taller than the Solution 1.4 minimum. Verify your installation can meet this — short flues, low-ceiling first-floor installs, and outside chimney configurations can struggle on the bottom end of the Solution 1.7's draft requirement.

Wood quality is not negotiable. The most common "the stove doesn't heat" complaint comes from owners running marginally seasoned wood. Secondary combustion works best with dry, properly seasoned fuel, ideally around 15–20% moisture. A pin-type moisture meter is the single best accessory for this stove.

Glass blackens at low burn rates. Universal to non-cat stoves in this firebox class. Daily hot cleanup burns and tolerance for a periodic wipe are part of operating this stove. Owners chasing always-clear glass on long, slow burns should look at catalytic technology.

Refined-looking but not ornate. The Solution 1.7 has clean lines: arched cast-iron door, engraved-groove side panels, gently curved top, choice of leg or pedestal base. It is more visually refined than the smaller Solution 1.4, but it is not an ornate cast-iron showpiece. Buyers wanting heavy decorative cast-iron styling should look at premium-tier alternatives.

First burns. The first few fires cure the high-temperature paint and condition the internal components. Burn two or three small fires first, then build bigger, hotter fires until the paint smell is gone. The smell can be strong; ventilate the room well and avoid prolonged exposure during cure-in.

Lighting. The manual describes three effective methods: conventional (newspaper at the bottom, kindling on top, then small splits), top-down (small splits at the base, smaller splits crossed over, kindling on top, paper at the very top, light the top), or two parallel logs (paper between two split logs, kindling across, log-cabin style). Cleaner ignition with the top-down method, less smoke, faster to operating temperature. Open the air control fully at light-off; leave the door slightly ajar for a few minutes during light-off; close once the fire is well established. Owner reports note that the Solution 1.7 can be slow to light cold — leaving the door ajar for an extended period on start-up helps establish draft.

Air control. Single-lever. Open fully at light-off. Close gradually only after the load is fully engaged and stable secondary flames are established. Close the air control only when the firebox is full of bright turbulent flames, the wood is charred, and its edges are glowing. A flue thermometer is strongly recommended; without one, you are guessing at draft, burn rate, and overfire risk. Do not elevate the fire by using a grate.

Reload cadence. 3–4 hours between reloads in active heating use; up to 6 hours for a final overnight pack with the air shut hard. Open the air, wait briefly, open the door slowly to avoid smoke rollout, rake coals forward, load onto the coal bed, close the door, and run the air open until the new load is fully engaged before reducing the air gradually. Place at least three (preferably more) pieces on the fire at a time so that the heat radiated from one piece helps ignite the pieces next to it. The manual recommends letting each load burn down to embers before reloading — a steady single-log feed is not the right approach.

Ash management. The Solution 1.7 ships with a sturdy ash pan, and the required base accessory adds an integrated ash drawer beneath the firebox. Per the manual, empty every 2–3 days during full-time heating. The best time to remove ash is in the morning, after an overnight fire when the stove is relatively cold but there is still a little chimney draft to draw the ash dust into the stove and prevent going out into the room. Always dispose of ash in a tightly covered metal container on a non-combustible surface, well away from combustible materials — ash retains hot embers for days.

Glass cleaning. Damp newspaper dipped in cold ash, or a dedicated ceramic-glass cleaner. Daily wipe during low-burn weather; weekly during high-burn. Black streaks at the lower edge mean wet wood; black uniformly across the glass means burns are running too cool. Do not clean the glass when the stove is hot, and do not strike or slam the glass door shut.

Door and glass gaskets. Per the manual, the door gasket needs replacement when the paper-strip test fails: close the door on a strip of paper and try to pull it out; firm resistance means the gasket is sealing, easy pull means it's time to replace. Test all the way around the door, not just at the latch. The latch mechanism is also adjustable — turn the handle one counterclockwise turn (after removing the split pin with pliers) to increase pressure. Replacement is a 30-minute job. Plan on every 3–5 seasons in regular use.

Annual chimney sweep. Per the manual, the chimney should be cleaned and inspected at least once each year. Inspect every two months during the heating season until you know your creosote-formation rate; monthly is safer for new burners. If buildup reaches 1/8 inch, sweep immediately. The baffle and secondary tubes lift out for sweep access.

Wood seasoning. Hardwood needs 12–24 months split, stacked off the ground, top-covered, with sun and wind on the sides. Don't trust supplier "seasoned" claims — use a pin-type moisture meter, split a piece in half, measure the fresh face. Manual target: 15–20% moisture. Wood above 25% will smolder, soot the glass, line the chimney with creosote, and undercut every published efficiency and emissions number on this page.

Blower maintenance (if installed). Keep the blower intake and fins free of dust and follow the blower kit instructions for service. Do not oil the blower unless the blower manual specifically calls for lubrication. Owner reports note the blower can be louder than expected at high settings — use the variable speed control to dial down once the room is up to temperature. Replacement blowers and related service parts are available through Enerzone/SBI dealers and parts channels if needed years out.

What never to burn. Per the manual and EPA fuel rules: no coal, garbage, yard waste, materials containing rubber or plastic, waste petroleum products, paint or paint thinners, asphalt products, painted or pressure-treated wood, railroad ties, manure or animal remains, plywood, particle board, paper products, asbestos materials, construction or demolition debris, salt-water driftwood, or unseasoned wood. This does not prohibit normal fire starters made from paper, cardboard, sawdust, wax, or similar substances when used only to start a fire. Burning prohibited materials destroys the firebox, voids the warranty, and releases toxic compounds into your home and the chimney.

The Enerzone limited lifetime warranty applies to the original retail purchaser only and is non-transferable. The warranty applies to normal residential use only. Proof of purchase (dated bill of sale), model name, and serial number are required for any warranty claim. Online registration is recommended at enerzone-intl.com but not required if a dated invoice is retained.

Coverage by component

A one-time replacement limit applies to all parts with lifetime coverage. Warranty is void if the unit is used to burn anything other than seasoned cordwood, or if it is not operated according to the owner's manual. Damage caused by misuse, improper installation, lack of maintenance, overfiring, downdrafts, venting problems, or under-estimated heating area is not covered. Improper installation by anyone other than an authorized qualified technician voids the warranty.

Warranty claims are made through your Enerzone dealer and remain subject to SBI/Enerzone inspection, approval, and the current written warranty. Kaminos is the retailer for this stove and supports buyers through purchase; final warranty approval rests with SBI as the manufacturer. SBI's parts network is well-stocked — replacement bricks, baffle, secondary tubes, glass, gaskets, and optional blower are openly available at fair prices through multiple parts vendors.

Enerzone may require photos or returned parts to support a claim; repair work covered by warranty requires prior manufacturer approval.

Coverage details can change by component and warranty revision; the current Enerzone warranty controls.