HY-C Company Fire Chief FC1000E and Shelter SF1000E
HY-C Company Fire Chief FC1000E and Shelter SF1000E is a non-catalytic forced-air furnace from HY-C Company with 52% HHV efficiency and a 20,776–34,536 BTU/h output range (previously certified, no longer in production).
Previously certified (out of production). This model appears in the
EPA Certified Wood Heater Database but is no longer on the current certified list,
which usually means it is no longer manufactured. The specifications below are its
certified figures, kept for reference and for owners of installed units. Browse
currently certified heaters for models
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General
Appliance type
forced-air-furnace
Combustion technology
Non-Catalytic Stove
Certified fuel
Cord Wood
Covered model numbers
Fire Chief FC1000E and Shelter SF1000E
Efficiency
Efficiency (HHV)
52 %
Heat output
Heat output (low)
20776 BTU/h
Heat output (high)
34536 BTU/h
Emissions
Carbon monoxide
2.47 g/min
Certification
25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV)
No
2020 NSPS compliant
Yes
Currently in production
No
EPA certification number
19FAF-18
What space does the HY-C Company Fire Chief FC1000E and Shelter SF1000E suit?
Certified burning Cord Wood — the test fuel closest to real-world firewood.
Is the HY-C Company Fire Chief FC1000E and Shelter SF1000E EPA certified?
The HY-C Company Fire Chief FC1000E and Shelter SF1000E holds EPA certification number 19FAF-18 but is no longer on the current certified list — it is previously certified, which usually means the model is out of production. Already-installed units are unaffected by that status in most jurisdictions.
Does the HY-C Company Fire Chief FC1000E and Shelter SF1000E 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 HY-C Company Fire Chief FC1000E and Shelter SF1000E's certified efficiency is 52% HHV, which did not meet 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.
