Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 vs Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 is the cleaner burner: 0.49 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 0.65 g/hr. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 is the more efficient unit: 77% versus 72% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 produces more peak heat (36,986 vs 35,722 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,050–1,500 sq ft. Combustion technology differs: the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 is a catalytic stove and the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 | Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.49 g/hr | 0.65 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 72 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13212 BTU/h | 14323 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 35722 BTU/h | 36986 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.03 cu ft | 2.03 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.6 g/min | 0.17 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | No | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 361-24 | 414-26 |
| Covered model numbers | F445 | F445 V2 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 or the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445: 0.49 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 0.65 g/hr for the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2.
Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 and Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 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.