P42i-TC 20" Pellet Insert
Overview
The leader in pellet heat brings you the P42i-TC pellet fireplace insert. Ideal for small to medium spaces, the P42i-TC replaces your out-of-date insert or fireplace, creating warmth, style and a lifetime of cozy memories.
Experience the engineering excellence of a Harman with the smartest controls, lowest maintenance and exclusive features. Our unique track system makes it easy to slide the fireplace insert out for maintenance. Easily fill the hopper and monitor fuel levels with the large, glass hopper lid. Built with the perfect blend of cast iron and steel, the P42i-TC accentuates all home styles while the flame-reactive glass creates an elegant, mirrored look when not burning.
Quick Specs
- BTUs: Up to 41,800 Input
- Heating Capacity: Up to 2,100 sq ft
| BTU | 41,800 Input |
|---|---|
| Width | 42 in. |
| Height | 30-7/8 in. |
| Depth | 27-3/4 in. |
| Heating Capacity | 2,100 sq ft. |
| Hopper Capacity | 47.5 lbs. |
| Emissions | 1 g/hr. |
| EPA Certified | Yes |
Hearth Blog Posts
Choosing the Right Fireplace for a Mountain Home
A fireplace is the heart of a mountain home — but mountain living brings cold, outages, high altitude, and big open rooms. Here's how to choose between wood, gas, pellet, and electric, and get the heat, safety, and scale right.
Can a Fireplace Actually Heat My Home?
A fireplace won't replace your furnace — but it can meaningfully heat the spaces where you actually spend your time, reduce your furnace run time by 20–40%, and keep your family warm during a power outage. This guide explains how zone heating works, compares BTU output and efficiency across gas, wood, and electric fireplaces (with specific models from Valor, Kozy Heat, Heatilator, Heat & Glo, and Stûv), walks through three real-world Idaho heating scenarios, and shows you why a fireplace BTU feels warmer than a furnace BTU.
Wood-Burning vs. Gas Fireplace: Total Cost of Ownership in Idaho
Most people compare wood and gas fireplaces by sticker price and stop there — but the purchase price is only part of the story. The real question is total cost of ownership: what you'll spend over the years to buy, fuel, and maintain it, plus the value of things that never show up on a receipt, like ambiance and heat during a power outage. This guide breaks down the true 10-year cost of each in Idaho using real local numbers — the cheapest natural gas in the country (~$0.50/therm) and affordable firewood (~$200/cord) — across upfront, fuel, and maintenance. Spoiler: gas usually wins on cost, but wood wins on the intangibles. Here's how to decide which is right for your home.
