GHP Group Pleasant Hearth Small Wood Stove SWS-1200
GHP Group Pleasant Hearth Small Wood Stove SWS-1200 is a non-catalytic wood stove from GHP Group certified at 1.9 g/hr particulate emissions with 78% HHV efficiency and a 14,295–56,107 BTU/h output range.
| Appliance type | wood-stove |
|---|---|
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Cord Wood |
| Covered model numbers | Pleasant Hearth Small Wood Stove SWS-1200, SWS-1200-B, HWS-1200, HWS-1200-B, PWS- 1200-B PH1200WS, WSL-1200, PH1200WS-B, WSL-1200-B, GWS-1200-B, WS-1200, GWS-1200 WS-1200-B |
| Emission rate | 1.9 g/hr |
|---|---|
| Carbon monoxide | 1.5 g/min |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 78 % |
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| Heat output (low) | 14295 BTU/h |
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| Heat output (high) | 56107 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.53 cu ft |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes |
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| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 323-22 |
What space does the GHP Group Pleasant Hearth Small Wood Stove SWS-1200 suit?
- Its 56,107 BTU/h peak output covers roughly 1,600–2,250 sq ft at the 25–35 BTU/h-per-square-foot rule of thumb — see the sizing calculator to adjust for your insulation and climate.
- The 1.53 cu ft firebox puts it in the mid-size home class.
- Rough fuel use: about 2.5 cords per season at the midpoint of its output range (8 burn-hours/day, 150-day season, 22 MMBtu/cord — see methodology).
- Certified burning Cord Wood — the test fuel closest to real-world firewood.
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- Travis Industries Lopi Rockport Hybrid-Fyre (1.7 g/hr)
- Travis Industries Medium Flush Wood Insert (2.4 g/hr)
- Stove Builder International 3.3 Series Osburn 3300 (0.95 g/hr)
- J. A. Roby Pioneer (1.6 g/hr)
Frequently asked questions
Is the GHP Group Pleasant Hearth Small Wood Stove SWS-1200 EPA certified?
Yes, the GHP Group Pleasant Hearth Small Wood Stove SWS-1200 is on the EPA's current list of certified wood heaters (certification number 323-22) and meets the 2020 NSPS Step 2 emission limits.
What is the GHP Group Pleasant Hearth Small Wood Stove SWS-1200's emission rate?
The GHP Group Pleasant Hearth Small Wood Stove SWS-1200 is certified at 1.9 grams of particulates per hour (tested with cord wood). Real-world emissions depend heavily on fuel moisture and operation — the lab figure assumes seasoned fuel and correct air settings.
How many square feet can the GHP Group Pleasant Hearth Small Wood Stove SWS-1200 heat?
Roughly 1,600–2,250 sq ft, estimated from its 56,107 BTU/h peak output at 25–35 BTU/h per square foot. Insulation, climate, ceiling height, and floor plan move this figure substantially in both directions.
Does the GHP Group Pleasant Hearth Small Wood Stove SWS-1200 qualify for a federal tax credit?
No — the federal 25C credit for biomass stoves was terminated for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. The GHP Group Pleasant Hearth Small Wood Stove SWS-1200's certified efficiency is 78% HHV, which met the credit's ≥75% HHV threshold while it existed. State and local incentive programs may still apply — check your state energy office and air district.
Sources
- cfpub.epa.gov (retrieved 2026-07-23)