Enerzone Solution 1.4 Wood Stove

Right buyer

Owners of small homes, cabins, sunrooms, additions, finished basements, studio cottages, or one-room living spaces where wood-burning installation is permitted, roughly 250–900 sq ft, with reasonable insulation and access to seasoned hardwood at 15–20% moisture content. Mobile-home and manufactured-home owners — this stove carries the certifications and required configuration support many stoves in the class lack.

Buyers in tight installation spaces — the Solution 1.4's compact footprint, alcove approval, and reduced clearances when paired with a double-wall pipe make it one of the more flexible stoves in the small-firebox category. The arched cast-iron glazed door over engraved-groove side panels and steel legs delivers a charming traditional look without crossing into ornate cast-iron territory.

Buyers who reload often and want the easiest possible reload technique. The Solution 1.4 loads north-south over depth — ends of the logs facing the door — instead of east-west across the width, the way most stoves in this class load. The N-S loading prevents logs from rolling out the front during reload and makes the reload itself a slide-in motion rather than a sideways wrestle.

Wrong buyer

Not for whole-house primary heat in larger or older homes. The manufacturer's stated 1,200 sq ft upper range is achievable only in well-insulated, open-plan, moderate-climate conditions; in real-world use this is a one-room or one-zone stove, not a whole-house heater.

Not for buyers expecting overnight burns. The 5-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 3–4 hours. If you want to load at 9 PM and have meaningful heat at 6 AM, this is not the right tool — that is what a larger firebox, or a catalytic stove with a low-output mode, is built for.

Not for buyers expecting the styling of a premium cast-iron stove. This is a clean, functional Enerzone-tier finish — the engraved grooves and arched door are charming, but it is not a premium-tier cast-iron showpiece.

The Solution 1.4 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 — single-wall pipe (USA)

Clearances to combustibles — double-wall pipe (USA)

Reduced clearances may be further achievable using the optional heat shield (SBI AC02762) with a double-wall connector — down to 2 1/2" on rear, side, and corner — except where the reduction is on the same side as the door handle, in which case the manual requires at least 6" from the side wall. Reduced clearances may also be achieved using approved wall heat-shield construction described in the manual. The certification label on the back of the stove always overrides clearance figures published in any other media. The manual's clearance tables include separate values for Canada and USA, single- and double-wall pipe, with and without heat shields, lowered ceilings, alcoves, and mobile homes. Confirm the binding clearance figures with your installer before purchase.

Floor protection

For the Solution 1.4, the manual specifies no R-factor required for floor protection — only a continuous, non-combustible material. 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. No floor protection is required if the stove is installed on a non-combustible floor (concrete slab, for example).

Chimney and venting

The Solution 1.4 performs best on 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 and the application is verified by a qualified installer.

The minimum chimney height is 12 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. Use the AC01421 5-inch fresh-air intake kit for this stove. Mobile-home installations also require insulated 5-inch flex pipe such as AC02090 or equivalent ULC S110 / UL 181 class 0 or class 1 insulated HVAC pipe. The AC01349 airtight fresh-air intake register is an optional closable damper accessory for installations where local code, airtight-home design, or owner preference calls for one; do not close it while the stove is in use. 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 1.4 wood stove (EB00061) with welded carbon-steel firebox and cast-iron arched glazed door
• Engraved-groove side panels and steel legs
• C-Cast baffle and stainless-steel secondary-air tube assembly
• Refractory firebrick lining
• Robust ash lip
• 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 blower with thermodisc (SBI AC02023) — adds forced-air circulation to improve heat distribution; without it, heat moves by radiation and natural convection only
• Optional 5-inch fresh-air intake kit (SBI AC01421) — required for mobile-home installations and for code or mechanical-ventilation requirements
• 5-inch insulated flex pipe for fresh-air intake (SBI AC02090 or equivalent ULC S110 / UL 181 class 0 or class 1 insulated HVAC pipe) — required for mobile-home installations
• Optional 5-inch fresh-air intake register with airtight damper (SBI AC01349) — useful where local code, airtight-home design, or owner preference calls for a closable outside-air damper; do not close while the stove is in use
• Optional rigid fire screen (SBI AC01420) — 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 heat shield (SBI AC02762) — for further clearance reductions when paired with a double-wall pipe connector
• Optional modular floor protection system 54" × 46 3/4" (SBI AC02711) — pre-sized to the Solution 1.4 footprint
• Optional tempered glass hearth pad 10 mm, 54" × 46 3/4" (SBI AC02703) or tinted version (SBI AC02758) — for a polished finished hearth surface
• Optional black steel hearth pad 60" corner (SBI AC02790) — for corner installations
• Pin-type wood moisture meter (SBI AC07835) — not optional in practice
• Stove-top or flue thermometer — strongly recommended; not optional in practice
• Installation by an authorized qualified technician (WETT, NFI, or CSIA certified) — required for warranty coverage and often required by code, permit, or insurance

The 45,000 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 12,000–27,000 BTU/hr band per the CSA B415.1-10 stack-loss method.

A realistic burn cycle from a packed load of well-seasoned hardwood produces a fast 30-minute warm-up, 1–2 hours of strong sustained heat, then a gradual decline over the next 1–2 hours with a coal bed remaining. Total useful heat from one full pack is realistically 3–4 hours, occasionally approaching the 5-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 17-inch maximum log capacity has limited margin over the 16-inch standard supplier cut. Confirm your firewood supply before buying — even a half-inch over forces awkward angled loading. The N-S loading orientation means logs are loaded into the depth of the firebox (over the 19 1/8" combustion chamber depth), with ends of the logs visible from the door. This prevents the log roll-out problem common in east-west small stoves and makes the reload itself a straight slide-in rather than a sideways wrestle.

The 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. 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 — for one-room or one-zone primary use, radiant and natural convection are often enough. For distribution into adjacent rooms or open-plan spaces, the blower meaningfully helps.

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 small stoves, not specific to Enerzone.

Small firebox, short burns. A 1.8 ft³ non-cat stove gives you simpler operation and lower up-front cost than a hybrid or catalytic, but you pay for it with shorter burns. Plan on reloading every 2–3 hours during active heating and accepting that overnight will end at coals. If you want true overnight burns, step up to a larger firebox or to a catalytic alternative.

The 1,200 sq ft figure is aspirational. The most consistent owner regret across small wood stoves is buying for the high end of the manufacturer's heating range. If you need to reliably heat more than ~900 sq ft as primary winter heat, step up a firebox size — a 2.0+ ft³ firebox gives meaningfully more usable heat for the same operational effort.

Blower is not included. Unlike larger Enerzone stoves and inserts in the catalog, the Solution 1.4 ships without a blower; one must be ordered separately if you want forced-air heat distribution. For a one-room or one-zone install, radiant heat plus natural convection is often sufficient — but plan for the blower line item if you're heating into adjacent rooms or open plans.

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 small 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.

Plain Enerzone styling. The Solution 1.4 has clean lines: an arched cast-iron door, engraved-groove side panels, steel legs. It is charming but functional rather than ornate. Buyers who want premium decorative cast iron should look at Pacific Energy Vista LE or similar premium-tier alternatives.

Heavy-duty internals, value-tier finish. The welded carbon-steel firebox, C-Cast baffle, lifetime weld warranty, and EPA 2020 cordwood compliance are strong points for the category and price tier. The overall fit-and-finish is practical rather than luxury: this is a heating appliance first, not a furniture-grade cast-iron showpiece.

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. Open the air control fully and build a small, hot kindling fire. The manual's EPA loading sequence uses small criss-crossed splits with kindling and paper on top, with the door left ajar until the kindling and first row of small wood are burning. In normal use, the goal is the same: establish draft quickly, get the firebox hot, then close the door once the fire is stable.

Air control. Single-lever, located underneath the ash shelf. Push the handle completely to the left for HIGH (open); push completely to the right for LOW (closed). Full open at light-off; gradually closed only after the load is fully engaged and stable secondary flames are established.

Reload cadence. 2–3 hours between reloads in active heating use; up to 4 hours for a final overnight pack with the air shut hard. For low/medium EPA test loading, the manual describes using a 2-inch coal bed, five small north-south logs, the door ajar for about 5 minutes, then about 10 minutes with the air open before reducing the air. In normal use, apply the same principle rather than treating the exact log count as mandatory: load on an active coal bed, keep the air open until the load is fully engaged, then reduce gradually. Do not elevate the fire by using a grate.

Ash management. The Solution 1.4 has a robust ash lip at the door opening but uses a hollow-bottom firebox rather than an external ash drawer; ash is scooped manually from the front. Empty every 2–3 days during full-time heating. 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. 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.