Built with both brains and brawn, the VG5790 pellet stove is a big performer that is sure to exceed your expectations. This fully automatic pellet stove sets itself apart from the pack by offering up to 65,000 BTUs of clean, efficient pellet heat. To power this engine it has a massive 120 lb hopper that offers up to 60 hours of burn time between fillings. On the brains side, the side mounted controls are easy to use and offer simple adjustments to keep you comfortable. It can be used in manual mode as well as an automatic mode with a temperature set point. So that you can adjust it from your recliner, it comes with an infrared remote control. Pellet heaters work by using a software driven control board to precisely deliver a pre-determined amount of fuel from the hopper into a burn chamber. An electric heating element, used only in startup, heats the pellets until they ignite. The combustion blower forces air through the burn chamber and once ignited, it provides an active combustion of the pellets resulting in very little ash. The exhaust and heat pass through one side of air chambers where on the other side, the variable speed room blower gathers the heat and distributes this through the room. This entire process results in a very clean burning, efficient heating machine for your home. It is a durable, modern design built for years of quality performance. Homeowners will wonder how they ever lived without this practical and economical Vogelzang large hopper pellet stove. Massive 120 lb hopper provides storage for up to 60 hours of burn time Provides up to 2,200 Sq Ft heating capability 65,000 BTU's of clean burning heat Digital controls with temperature readout and remote control Air wash glass for viewing pleasure 3 Inch exhaust fits most chimney systems