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Most stoves just heat a room. The Vermont Castings Defiant does more. It is a skillfully crafted, timeless piece of American history. The last original Defiant Parlor Stove is located in the Smithsonian National History collection. That is real heritage.<\/p>\n

Named over 40 years ago to defy the wintery blast, today’s Defiant does that and more. It heats a home with authority. The cast iron construction stores heat for hours after the fire dies.<\/p>\n

Any serious\u00a0stove shop\u00a0would be proud to carry this model. Technical confidence comes from decades of proven performance. Lifestyle comfort means owning a piece of history that also keeps the family warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Appliance Width<\/td>\n32-3\/8\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appliance Height<\/td>\n28-7\/8\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appliance Depth1<\/td>\n23-3\/4\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fuel Type<\/td>\nWood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Peak BTUs<\/td>\n56,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heating Capacity3<\/td>\n1,300 \u2013 2,800 sq ft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Efficiency5<\/td>\nLHV 84%, HHV 78%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Emissions<\/td>\n1.3 grams\/hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Most stoves just heat a room. The Vermont Castings Defiant does more. It is a skillfully crafted, timeless piece of American history. The last original Defiant Parlor Stove is located in the Smithsonian National History collection. That is real heritage.<\/p>\n

Named over 40 years ago to defy the wintery blast, today’s Defiant does that and more. It heats a home with authority. The cast iron construction stores heat for hours after the fire dies.<\/p>\n

Any serious\u00a0stove shop\u00a0would be proud to carry this model. Technical confidence comes from decades of proven performance. Lifestyle comfort means owning a piece of history that also keeps the family warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Appliance Width<\/td>\n32-3\/8\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appliance Height<\/td>\n28-7\/8\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appliance Depth1<\/td>\n23-3\/4\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fuel Type<\/td>\nWood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Peak BTUs<\/td>\n56,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heating Capacity3<\/td>\n1,300 \u2013 2,800 sq ft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Efficiency5<\/td>\nLHV 84%, HHV 78%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Emissions<\/td>\n1.3 grams\/hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":459,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[47],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-458","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-vermont-castings-wood-stoves","first","instock","shipping-taxable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"\nVermont Castings Defiant Wood-Burning Stove | McKenney Hearth & Home<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Visit a trusted stove shop for American history. Vermont Castings Defiant. Original in Smithsonian. Named to defy wintery blast. 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