The Harman Pellet Pro 38 Plus Pellet Stove

The Harman Pellet Pro 38 Plus is the least expensive of the Harman range of pellet stoves. Originally introduced in 1991, but undergoing a few changes since then, this stove is simple in design and has worn well.

It's a step top design with a flat viewing window. There is an option to add a hopper extension to increase capacity from 50 lbs. to 100 lbs. Giving a maximum burn time of 40 or 80 hours.

In normal operation, this stove produces 38,000 btu. but it can be turned to turbo mode either manually or by the optional thermostat to give 43,000 btu. An exhaust temperature sensor prevents over-firing.

It has to be said that this stove has no automatic ignition. See comments below

Ashes are automatically pushed into the large ash pan by incoming unburned pellets. The ash pan has an integral handle and only has to be emptied after burning a ton of fuel.

The blower is contained within the stove in an air cooled housing which contributes greatly to quietness of operation.

Compared with many other pellet stoves, maintenance on the Harman Pellet Pro 38 Plus is ridiculously easy. See below for details.

If you are unsure of the meanings of the terms in the pellet stove review below,or their implications, please go to the Pellet Stove Reviews page for an explanation.

Heating Area 1,400 sq. ft.

Max. Heat Output 43,000 btu.

Min. Heat Output 7,000 btu.

Automatic Ignition No

Manual Ignition Must be lit by hand

Hopper Capacity 50 lbs. 100lbs. with extension

Burn time 40 hrs. 80 hrs. with extension

Fuel Type Any biomass pellets

Glass Air Wash Yes

Built in Blower Yes

Convection Blower Capacity 135 cfm.

Thermostat Compatible Yes

E.P.A. Approved Yes

Emissions 1.8 gr./hr.

Efficiency 78%

Dimensions

Height 32 in.
Width 22 in.
Depth 28.5 in.

Weight 215 lbs.

Window Size 12.5 in. by 10 in.

Flue Vent Size 3 in.

Top Vent No

Rear Vent Yes

Rear Vent Height 9 in.

Battery Backup Offered as an option. See Stove Sentry

Surge Protector Recommended

Colours Satin Black

Exhaust Temperature Sensor Yes

Low Draft Shutdown Yes

Construction Type Fabricated steel

Automatic Shutdown and Re-ignition No

Warranty

Six Years

Defects in materials or workmanship

Three years

Failure of mechanical or electrical parts.

Warranty transferable to a new owner for $25 fee.

Options

Brushed Stainless, Bright Nickel, or 24-Karat Gold Door Kit
Brushed Stainless, Bright Nickel, or 24-Karat Gold Air Grill
50 lb. hopper extension
Ceramic log set
Thermostat
Side heat shields, reducing distance to combustible materials from 16 in. to 10 in.
'Sunrise door' with fretted upper glass

Comments

This stove has no automatic ignition and with the optional thermostat will cycle between high and low but not restart itself.

The burn pot is very visible through the viewing window in this stove, and only partially hidden by the optional log set.

The battery backup offered by Harman is not supported by onboard electronics. It's an inverter unit made by Surefire and will work effectively with any pellet stove. See the link above.

Maintenance

One ton of pellets burned

Empty the ash pan.

Two to five tons of pellets burned

Clean and scrape the burn pot, clean the heat exchanger, clean ash from the inside of the stove, clean the combustion blower fan and internal flue.

Once a year

Inspect and clean the flue if necessary.

Review

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