Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 vs MF Fire Nova C

The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 is the cleaner burner: 1.2 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.9 g/hr. The MF Fire Nova C is the more efficient unit: 71% versus 69% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 produces more peak heat (59,443 vs 28,140 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,700–2,400 sq ft. The MF Fire Nova C has the larger firebox (1.7 vs 1.57 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 is a non-catalytic stove and the MF Fire Nova C a catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.

Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 MF Fire Nova C
Appliance type wood-stove wood-stove
Combustion technology Non-Catalytic Stove Catalytic Stove
Certified fuel Cord Wood Crib Wood
Emission rate 1.2 g/hr 1.9 g/hr
Efficiency (HHV) 69 % 71 %
Heat output (low) 13533 BTU/h 23654 BTU/h
Heat output (high) 59443 BTU/h 28140 BTU/h
Firebox volume 1.57 cu ft 1.7 cu ft
Carbon monoxide 1.35 g/min 0.94 g/min
25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) No No
2020 NSPS compliant Yes Yes
Currently in production Yes Yes
EPA certification number 317-22 356-23
Covered model numbers F35 Nova C

Frequently asked questions

Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 or the MF Fire Nova C?

The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35: 1.2 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.9 g/hr for the MF Fire Nova C.

Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 and MF Fire Nova C 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.