MF Fire Nova C vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE is the cleaner burner: 1.8 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.9 g/hr. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE is the more efficient unit: 74% versus 71% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE produces more peak heat (41,275 vs 28,140 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,200–1,650 sq ft. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE has the larger firebox (2.5 vs 1.7 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the MF Fire Nova C is a catalytic stove and the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| MF Fire Nova C | Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.9 g/hr | 1.8 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 71 % | 74 % |
| Heat output (low) | 23654 BTU/h | 16102 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 28140 BTU/h | 41275 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.7 cu ft | 2.5 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.94 g/min | 0.02 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | No | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 356-23 | 104-17 |
| Covered model numbers | Nova C | Summit LE, Summit Classic LE, Alderlea T6 LE, Summit Insert LE |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the MF Fire Nova C or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE?
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE: 1.8 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.9 g/hr for the MF Fire Nova C.
Are the MF Fire Nova C and Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE 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.