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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.
An open fireplace pulls more warm air up the chimney than it gives back. Sealed inside the firebox, this reverses that and a blower pushes the heat into the room.
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.
Warning: Wood-burning inserts must only be installed inside an existing masonry fireplace and never in a wooden or combustible structure.
Ideal for heating up to 2,100 ft², the Escape 1800 is the ultimate versatile wood insert! With only 2.3 g/h of particulate emissions, this non-catalytic appliance gives off up to 75,000 BTU/h. The Escape 1800 is the perfect choice to update your masonry fireplace and make it efficient!
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 | 44,500 BTU/h (13.04 kW) |
| Heating area | 500 - 2,100 ft² | Average overall efficiency - dry cordwood (HHV) | 72 % |
| Overall firebox volume | 2.4 ft³ | Average overall efficiency - dry cordwood (LHV) | 77 % |
| EPA loading volume | 1.95 ft³ | Optimum efficiency | 79 % |
| Maximum burn time | 8 h | Optimum heat transfer efficiency | 76 % |
| Maximum heat output - dry cordwood | 75,000 BTU/h (22.0 kW) | Average particulate emission rate | 2.3 g/h |
| Minimum overall heat output rate | 14,200 BTU/h (4.16 kW) | Average CO | 69 g/h |
| Premium quality blower included (CFM) | 144 CFM included | Steel thickness-top | 5/16" |
| Certified according to applicable standards | By an accredited laboratory (CAN/USA) | Firebox size (Width) | 21" |
| Combustion technology | Non-catalytic | Firebox size (Height) | 11 7/8" |
| Stainless-steel secondary-air system | Yes | Firebox size (Depth) | 16 1/2" |
| Flue outlet diameter | 6" | Maximum log length | 20" |
| Distance-center of the flue outlet to back unit | 6 7/8" | Log positioning | Loading over width |
| Distance-center of the flue outlet to side unit | 13 1/2" | Firebox lined with refractory bricks | Yes |
| Recommended chimney diameter | 6" | Baffle type | High quality vermiculite |
| Type of chimney | Liner - ULC-S635, CAN/ULC-S640, UL1777 | Minimum fireplace opening (Width) | 28 7/8" |
| Minimum chimney height | 12' | Minimum fireplace opening (Height) | 23 3/8" |
| Overall dimension (Width) | 28 3/8" | Minimum fireplace opening (Depth) | 15 3/4" |
| Overall dimension (Height) | 23 1/8" | High-efficiency certified appliance | Yes, EPA 2020 approved |
| Overall dimension (Depth) | 26 3/8" | Canadian Standard (emissions) | CSA B415.1-10 |
| Door type | Single, glass with cast iron frame | USA Standard (emissions) | EPA / ASTM WK47329 |
| Door opening size (Width) | 17 1/2" | Canadian Standard (safety) | ULC S628 |
| Door opening size (Height) | 9" | USA Standard (safety) | UL 1482, UL 737 |
| Glass type | Ceramic glass | Warranty | Limited lifetime |
| Glass surface - W x H | 16" x 9 1/4" | Shipping weight | 405 lb (178 kg) |
| Steel thickness-body | 3/16" | Approved as add-on to an existing furnace | No |
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 fireplace opening against itEvery wear part for this insert, from baffles and firebricks to door gaskets and glass, listed by part number.
↗Browse ESCAPE 1800-I 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.
It is built to slide into an existing masonry fireplace, so the opening decides it. Measure the width, height and depth of your opening and check them against the dimensions drawing above before you order.
A stainless steel liner running up the existing chimney, and a faceplate sized to cover the gap around the opening. Some models ship with one or both, so check the included list above. Have it fitted by a certified installer.
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 2026-11-02, and it ships as soon as it lands. Shipping is calculated at checkout.
Buying too small is the most common wood insert mistake, and buying too big means you burn it choked down and dirty. Below is the size ladder around the ESCAPE 1800-I, with the best value option at each size.
