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Load it before bed and there are still glowing coals to catch in the morning. No 3am trip to the stove.
Side panels cut the clearance to combustible materials, so it fits rooms other stoves of this output cannot.
Non catalytic combustion means nothing degrades and nothing needs replacing every few seasons.
A glass airwash system keeps soot off the ceramic glass, so you actually see the fire you paid for.
A 5/16 inch steel top reinforced with a stainless heat shield handles decades of hard heat cycles.
Engineered and built by Drolet near Quebec City, and covered by a limited lifetime warranty.
Combining performance and respect for the environment, the Escape 1500 is the perfect choice for heating homes up to 1,800 ft². With only 2.4 g/h of particulate emissions, this non-catalytic wood stove gives off up to 65,000 BTU/h while largely meeting EPA standards. The unit is equipped with side panels which helps reduce clearances to combustible materials and a top heat exchanger which redirects heat to the front of the unit.
Any installation must be done according to the data and drawings detailed in the owner’s manual.
Every figure below is the manufacturer specification for this model.
| Fuel type | Dry cordwood (16" recommended) | Maximum overall heat output rate | 52,200 BTU/h (15.3 kW) |
| Heating area | 500 - 1,800 ft² | Average overall efficiency - dry cordwood (HHV) | 68% |
| Overall firebox volume | 1.86 ft³ | Average overall efficiency - dry cordwood (LHV) | 73% |
| EPA loading volume | 1.44 ft³ | Optimum efficiency | 76% |
| Maximum burn time | 7 h | Optimum heat transfer efficiency | 75% |
| Maximum heat output - dry cordwood | 65,000 BTU/h (19 kW) | Average particulate emission rate | 2.4 g/h |
| Minimum overall heat output rate | 9,800 BTU/h (2.87 kW) | Average CO | 103 g/h |
| Alcove installation approved | Yes | Glass surface - W x H | 15 3/4" x 9 3/4" |
| Mobile home approved | Yes, with fresh air intake | Steel thickness - body | 3/16" |
| Certified according to applicable standards | By an accredited laboratory (CAN/USA) | Steel thickness - top | 5/16" |
| Overall dimension (Width) | 24 7/8" | Firebox size (Width) | 19 5/8" |
| Overall dimension (Height) | 29 7/8" | Firebox size (Height) | 11 7/8" |
| Overall dimension (Depth) | 24 1/2" | Firebox size (Depth) | 13 1/2" |
| Premium quality blower included (CFM) | Optional | Log positioning | Loading over width |
| Combustion technology | Non-catalytic | Maximum log length | 18" |
| Stainless-steel secondary-air system | Yes | Firebox lined with refractory bricks | Yes |
| Flue outlet diameter | 6" | Baffle type | High quality vermiculite |
| Distance - center of the flue outlet to back unit | 7 1/2" | High-efficiency certified appliance | Yes, EPA 2020 approved |
| Distance - center of the flue outlet to side unit | 12 1/2" | Canadian Standard (emissions) | CSA B415.1-10 |
| Recommended chimney diameter | 6" | USA Standard (emissions) | EPA |
| Type of chimney | CAN/ULC S629, UL 103 HT (2100 °F) | Canadian Standard (safety) | ULC S627 |
| Minimum chimney height | 12' | USA Standard (safety) | UL 1482, UL 737 |
| Door type | Single, glass with cast iron frame | Warranty | Limited lifetime |
| Door opening size (Width) | 17 1/4" | Shipping weight | 332 lb (151 kg) |
| Door opening size (Height) | 8" | Approved as add-on to an existing furnace | No |
| Glass type | Ceramic glass |
| Canada | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Wall Pipe | Double Wall Pipe | Single Wall Pipe | Double Wall Pipe | |
| Back wall | 14 1/2″ | 6″ | 13″ | 6″ |
| Side wall | 10″ | 10″ | 10″ | 10″ |
| Corner | 12″ | 6″ | 12″ | 6″ |
| Base of the unit to ceiling | 84″ | 84″ | 84″ | 84″ |
Read these before you order. Clearances and venting requirements decide whether the appliance fits your space.
PDFInstallation and operation requirementsClearances, venting, and how to run it correctlyPDFOwner manualSafety notifications and general informationPDFAppliance dimensionsFull drawing, measure your alcove or hearth against itEvery wear part for this stove, from baffles and firebricks to door gaskets and glass, listed by part number.
↗Browse ESCAPE 1500 partsGenuine Drolet partsHeating area depends on your insulation, ceiling height, and floor plan, not just square footage.
↗How to calculate your heating areaA 2 minute guide, so you buy the right size onceThat is the maximum, in a well insulated open layout. A closed floor plan or a drafty old house heats less. If your space is chopped into rooms, size up or plan for a blower.
Many appliances this size are certified for mobile home and alcove installation, but it is model specific. Confirm it in the installation guide above before you order. A fresh air intake kit is required for mobile homes.
Clearance to combustible materials depends on the model and on whether heat shields or side panels are fitted. Exact numbers are in the dimensions drawing and the owner's manual above. Measure before you order.
Most of the wood appliances we carry are non catalytic, meaning there is no catalytic element to degrade, clean, or replace. The owner manual above confirms it for this model.
Drolet backs this appliance with its manufacturer warranty. We are an authorized dealer, so your warranty is honored directly by the manufacturer.
This one is on pre-order. Estimated back in stock 2026-11-17, and it ships as soon as it lands. Shipping is calculated at checkout.
Buying too small is the most common wood stove mistake, and buying too big means you burn it choked down and dirty. Below is the size ladder around the ESCAPE 1500, with the best value option at each size.
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