Buyer beware
I just received my Williams top-vent gravity wall furnace. Unfortunately what you're not made aware of when you purchase this product from Amazon are the 'optional' parts required to install. If you're going to surface mount you need the 'free standing accessory', and if you're going to vent it out you're going to need the 'Oval B/W vent kit'. I can work around the other accessories, including the 'free standing', but as of yet have been unable to find a fitting to adapt to the vent on top of furnace. Project is on hold until I can find one.
Update: Found the 'Oval B/W vent kit on line from another company. Price-$150.00. This doesn't take you through the roof. For that you'll have to supply 4"round B vent, roof flashing, storm collar and vent cap. There is also gas and combustion air to consider. I only mention this to remind you that the cost of this project isn't as inexpensive as it may seem.
Looking for something better... Not child-friendly
This is installed in our new apt and while it looks ok with the decor, the unit itself seems prone to knocking when it comes on/ goes off [unfortunately, the repairman stated this is common for an older home when the heat expands, affecting the coils]. The biggest reason for my dislike: it's a safety hazard for our small child (it can get very hot when running during the winter months and little "curious" fingers attracted to the pilot light on the bottom can easily fit through the cover-- a big no no when you have a crawling child). Looking for something better, but until then... this will have to do.
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