Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 vs Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 is the cleaner burner: 0.49 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.1 g/hr. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 is the more efficient unit: 77% versus 72% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 produces more peak heat (36,214 vs 35,722 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,050–1,450 sq ft. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 has the larger firebox (2.03 vs 1.9 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 | Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.1 g/hr | 0.49 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77 % | 72 % |
| Heat output (low) | 11757 BTU/h | 13212 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 36214 BTU/h | 35722 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.9 cu ft | 2.03 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.3 g/min | 0.6 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 394-25 | 361-24 |
| Covered model numbers | C550 V2 | F445 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 or the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445: 0.49 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.1 g/hr for the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2.
Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 and Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 both EPA certified?
Yes — both appear on the U.S. EPA's current list of certified wood heaters, and every figure on this page comes from their certification records.