BACKGROUND
We stumbled into the Tiny Wood Stove business after trying to source a stove for our Tiny Home a 1966 Airstream Travel Trailer. We wanted a modestly sized wood burner for affordable off-grid dry heat. After searching the internet to find every possible solution we compiled a list of all the options. What we found was a bunch of stoves that were not ideal for our situation. They weren’t the right size, they didn’t have the right features or they were beyond our budget. So we set out to create the perfect stove for small spaces. The Dwarf is efficient, durable and affordable!
THE DWARF FEATURES
- Cast Iron Door and Firebox for Durability and Heat Retention
- Large Window for Monitoring and Enjoying the Fire
- Top or Rear Flue Exit and Top Cooking Surface
- Riddling Grate and Ash Pan for Easy Cleanup
- Separate Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Air-Control
- Add-on features
- Cool to the touch Spring Handle comes standard on all stoves!
THE DWARF SPECS
| Dimensions: | H17.25” x W10.5” x D8.75” – See detailed measurements drawings |
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| Heat Output: | 3kw How many BTU’s do you need? |
| Weight: | 75lbs |
| Flue Diameter: | 4” |
| Material: | Steel & Cast Iron |
| Fuels: | Wood & Coal |
| EPA Cert? | None – Learn more |
| UL Listed | No – Learn more |
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The sturdy body is made of thick 3/16″ – 5/16th Steel Plate.
DOOR
The door is made of high-quality cast iron with a large fire viewing window for a classy look while providing optimal heat retention.
FLUE OUTLET
The 4” Flue outlet can exit out the top or the rear of the stove depending on your needs. Exiting out the rear of the stove allows the entire top surface to be used as a cooking plate while exiting out the top of the stove allows are tighter installation with less clearances.
AIR CONTROL
The Dwarf gives you complete control over primary, secondary and tertiary air supplies. The airtight primary and secondary air are controlled by separate levers on the bottom of the stove and the tertiary air-wash is controlled by a slide valve just above the door.
FIREBOX
The Dwarf firebox is made of durable cast iron and refractory fire brick. Cast iron is very durable for continuous use, and the fire bricks reflect heat back into the firebox for a more efficient burn.
BURNS CHUNKS OF WOOD: 6-8″ Long
RIDDLING GRATE + ASH PAN
The bottom of the firebox is a cast iron grate with a mechanical lever (located lower left of door) that engages the floor of the grate sifting out ash from the firebox. This handy feature is a must for coal, and helps to quickly and efficiently clean out the firebox. Below the grate is a removable ash pan for easy disposal.
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
You can customize the look of your stove by adding the tall cast iron legs or wood storage stand. Enamel doors are available in your choice of colors. Factory heat shields are available for clearance reduction.
CLEARANCES
16” sides, 18” rear, 36″ top to ceiling. You can reduce required clearances by up to 2/3 with a properly designed heat shield.
FUELS
The Dwarf can safely burn wood, charcoal, anthracite coal or compressed logs up to 8 inches long.
*Free shipping to the lower 48 US states on orders over $1,000. Use our flue parts calculator to build a complete parts list for your project, and order everything at the same time to meet the free shipping threshold. If you are outside the lower 48, please contact us with your postal code for a shipping quote.
⚠ Warning: California Proposition 65
Use of this product can expose you to chemicals including soot, creosote, wood dust, and wood smoke containing carbon monoxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
⚠ Warning
The factory coating applied to your Dwarf stove is not food grade. When using your stove for cooking, always place your food in appropriate cookware, and never directly on the stovetop.
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
This unit is not a certified residential wood heater. For portable and temporary use only.
Greg Mamishian (verified owner) –
This amazing little stove has ~more~ features than most full sized stoves!
The design is very well thought out, and all of the parts are robust.
We’re using it to heat a 120 square foot two story loft style tinyhouse and it gets the place toasty warm with just a few chunks of wood.
Wood stoves with small fireboxes face a challenge to burn efficiently because small fires have so little mass, but the Dwarf 3K handles this issue with ease. The three air controls allow you to precisely control the fire to get a clean efficient burn, and you don’t even need to leave the door open to get the fire started.
We really like the long cast iron legs because they allow us to store firewood neatly under the stove without taking up extra space.
You can use the spring door handle without a glove no matter how hot the stove gets, and gives it an old fashioned look.
The outside air kit works great to give the stove it’s own separate supply of combustion air instead of drawing warm air from inside.
I’ve used wood stoves for home heating for 47 years and this one is superb!
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Sonja Owen (verified owner) –
We love the little thing, it’s quite awesome! Talk about put out the heat the little thing can put out! It heats up our 250sq.ft. cabin quite easily, even on days when we haven’t been up for a couple of weeks. The only thing that I would say that is a bit of a bummer is that with the dampeners turned down low, it won’t burn through the night without having to get up every 2-3hrs to reload with wood or cut down fire logs. But talk about it being easy to use and working just like a regular sized wood stove, minus being able to burn all night long, its great!
I also want to also say that everyone that I had the pleasure to work with, mostly via email that you all have been nice to work with and are super knowledgeable and by taking the time to explain answers to me, was very helpful in decision making. Its so very nice to have friendly and easy to work with people when making important purchases, that will explain why this or that will or won’t work. We greatly appreciate it!
Thank you for making such a quality product that we will be able to use and use as long as we own our cabin in the woods!
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Dan –
Sonja- Thanks for sharing your review. I’m so glad you’re enjoying your stove! Have you tried building an upside-down fire to get longer burn times? We’ve been able to get burns much longer than 3 hours with that method in the Dwarf 3kW Standard, though it takes some practice. Check out How to Make a Small Wood Stove Burn Longer.
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Susan Penn (verified owner) –
This little stove is a game-changer for living onboard my sailboat! Within about 5 minutes the chill is taken off the cabin, and the stove comes up to full heat within 10 minutes or so. I added a heat-activated fan which makes a big difference in spreading the warmth throughout the room.
I am new to this type of wood stove, and it has taken a little while to get acquainted with the best combination of air flow for different situations. The booklet that came with the stove provides very useful information on its use! I have read that section more than once.
I’m delighted at how long the stove keeps warming the cabin after the fire has gone out. With my electric heater, you had about 5 minutes before you were reaching for another layer. This little gem keeps me warm for a couple of hours, and over night the residual heat keeps the cabin from feeling like an ice box in the morning.
I have purchased some wood for use, and will probably continue to do so, but I also encountered a source of free wood! The company strongly advocates for using wood that is grown near you, and I support this. I discovered a chain saw shop very close to home that keeps big logs to test saws on. The testing results in lots of small pieces, which people are welcome to take. The logs right now are redwood, which is fairly soft and burns quickly, but there is lots of wood available. I’m still hoping to find a hard wood source as well!
I also want to thank the staff, who always answered my questions promptly.
Thank you for this wonderful stove!
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Julie & Ryan Fowler (verified owner) –
How's the stove's output? Just Right
What kind of structure are you heating? Bus
We installed the stove with ease and it works fabulously!! We live in a converted school bus that my wife and I built. This stove was very good quality and works as described. All of the hardware and flu parts were of very good quality and easy to use plus they look amazing installed. I would 10 out of 10 recommend this product and will be buying again for future projects!!
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Jim Griffin –
How's the stove's output? Just Right
What kind of structure are you heating? Tiny House
We really love our new wood stove! We had been burning gas to keep my “shop” warm in the winter months and this was a BIG upgrade. We chose a Tiny Wood Stove for efficiency and to be honest, it has a view of the fire! The folks at TWS were great to work with and it made it even better they were a small business (I spend enough at the big box stores).
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Katix –
How's the stove's output? Just Right
What kind of structure are you heating? Bus
Last fall I bought a different wood stove of another brand to install in my skoolie home. It wasn’t a bad product, but not the right fit for my home. It wasn’t powerful enough for the space I want to heat. And the chimney flue system I built didn’t work well at all. I stumbled onto TinyWoodStove.com when looking for advice on what I had done wrong, and they were an incredible resource! Rather than trying to convince me to buy one of their stoves, they gave me excellent advice on how to improve the system I already had so it could work better. …But then I bought a Tiny Wood Stove Dwarf 3Kw anyway!
I am so happy with this stove! It’s tiny and fits great in my school bus, but really makes a lot of heat. Even though it’s about the same size as my first stove, the Dwarf 3Kw stove produces way more heat. It’s beautiful and powerful and efficient. The chimney system I bought from Tiny Wood Stoves is amazing as well. Being on a tight budget, I compared prices all over the internet, and nowhere else could I find flue parts of this quality for this price. And the customer service has been remarkable, from the very first contact through purchase and installation…
And until this project I didn’t know I could paint a wood burning stove! Holy cow, it’s gorgeous! My bus is defined by color, and this beautiful little metallic mint green stove fits right in.
My thanks to Dan, Cody, and Elizabeth in customer support, Luisa in shipping, Nick in all the helpful videos, and everyone else on the Tiny Wood Stove team!
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Kate –
Did you have to purchase something special so it could go out the wall instead of up through the roof ?
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Dan –
Kate-
Thanks for the question! The stove is the same regardless of how you plan to vent it, but the flue parts you’ll need for a wall exit are a bit different than a roof exit. A wall exit requires a bit more insulated pipe, a thimble for the wall penetration, and a tee on the outside of the structure to turn vertical, and some supports to keep the chimney upright. We offer all 4″ flue parts you need to install a Dwarf 3kW in either configuration. The best place to start your design would be with flue system builder or drop us an email at support@tinywoodstove.com to discuss your plans with us one-on-one.
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Julian (verified owner) –
How's the stove's output? Just Right
What kind of structure are you heating? Tiny House
Installation was straightforward and it works well for its size. Everyone thinks it’s super cute.
Only downside is having to cut wood into smaller pieces to fit but that’s the nature of a tiny stove.
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Renae Favor (verified owner) –
How's the stove's output? Just Right
What kind of structure are you heating? Bus
I installed it in 25’ skoolie I’m renovating. The instructions were the best, especially considering I’ve never done anything like this before. I have to say cutting that 6” hole in the roof was the most nerve-wracking part. The heat it gives off makes everything feel cozy, warm and toasty. So very happy with my choice in stoves. The times when I had a question someone always got back to me. Love your product, the helpful videos and customer service. Thank you!
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Miranda (verified owner) –
How's the stove's output? Just Right
What kind of structure are you heating? Cabin
I purchased this stove to heat my little cabin, and it’s worked out so well. It burns super efficiently, and doesn’t take a lot of wood to really crank out the heat and warm the place up.
The burn controls allow for a really controlled burn, so I could really shut it down and burn it for long periods of time without overheating the cabin. With the help of a few chunks of compressed logs, I was able to keep coals going all night when it got really cold. Adding a heat powered fan to the top of the stove also really helped circulate the hot hair quickly.
The stove is very easy to operate compared to other stoves I’ve used before. Starting the fire is easy. I LOVE the glass door to keep an eye on the fire and it really makes the room feel cozy.
The riddling grate is awesome for sifting ash down into the ash pan, and the ash pan works perfectly as a scoop to get the ashes out.
All in all, I was really happy I made this investment. It definitely made winter a cozier and more satisfying experience.
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Geoffrey (verified owner) –
How's the stove's output? Just Right
What kind of structure are you heating? Tiny House
My wife and I were restoring and Airstream to live in it year round in Michigan. We received a lot of help and support from the Tiny Wood Stove Team. They always answered our question quickly and we felt very safe about installing the Dwarf in our camper. It heats the space very well and the size is perfect to heat the space from October to April. Even when we had days in the negatives (Fahrenheit), we were able to keep the trailer at a confortable 70F. I highly recommend ordering a heat powered fan too, that made all the difference. It’s also great to cook on and I’ll definitely miss that in the summer!
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Kevin Milder (verified owner) –
How's the stove's output? Just Right
What kind of structure are you heating? Tiny House
The Tiny Wood Stove worked perfect for our tiny house. It not only heats the space well but it also is the perfect visual addition. The stove created not only an eye appealing addition but also added the homey touch to the house.
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Scott Hirst (verified owner) –
How's the stove's output? Just Right
What kind of structure are you heating? Cabin
I am totally satisfied with my stove. The install went very smooth and the flue calculator was right on with everything I needed.. I emailed with a question about the install I got an answer very quickly. Highly recommend. It was worth the wait.thanks
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Question
Elyzabeth –
Is the chimney exit always in the middle of the stove top? No rear exiting pipe stoves?
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Dan –
Elyzabeth-
Thanks for the question! The Dwarf 3kW Standard (this product) has a top and a rear exit option. When you assemble the stove, you choose which one you want to use. The flue flange goes on the exit you’re using, and the cover plate goes on the exit you aren’t.
We also have a lightweight version of this stove, the Dwarf 3kW LITE. The LITE version is top exit only with no rear exit option available.
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Ondine Rarey –
How's the stove's output? Just Right
What kind of structure are you heating? Tiny House
Granted, this is my first woodstove, but it does seem like the most important and wonderful thing I’ve ever owned! I cannot say enough good things both about this product and about the team at tiny wood stove.
The stove is completely beautiful in it’s design, easy to put together and works absolutely beautifully. It’s so effective that I don’t need to even chop my wood; I can put almost anything in there that fits and it will burn. It’s also easy to control the temperature.
But perhaps the thing I love best about this product is the company itself. It was one of my favorite finds during the pandemic. I recently moved off the grid and I cannot tell you how many companies will sell you something that doesn’t work and that you will have an incredibly hard time returning, replacing or getting help with. At Tinywoodstove I was assigned Heather in the beginning and she guided me through the entire process. She was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and also patient.
I’m about to order my second stove. Just hoping this review doesn’t make it harder to get my hands on one! 😉
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Robert Turner (verified owner) –
How's the stove's output? Just Right
What kind of structure are you heating? Cabin
I did alot of research, to decide on a well made stove for my 14×20 custom built cabin, I chose the Dwarf 3KW, dont let the size of the stove fool you , it has performed better than expected , it is a quality built product, the support has been amazing..
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Jason Buranen (verified owner) –
How's the stove's output? Just Right
What kind of structure are you heating? Tiny House
I spoke to the helpful folks here before I purchased to work out the details of my install, they put together a custom quote for me, and my order arrived without a hitch! They are very transparent and communicative throughout the shipping process – very nice!
The stove itself is perfect for my tiny cabin (I insist on calling it a shack) and puts out the right amount of heat without turning it into a sauna. Install was easy just using the manual and watching one or two of their videos. I’ve never installed a stove or a stovepipe before but I guess now I know I can.
Nothing at all bad to say – everything works as advertised.
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jason Hawken (verified owner) –
How's the stove's output? Just Right
What kind of structure are you heating? Cabin
I have a 20′ shipping container cabin and this works great. I had a larger stove before but it got too hot and lots of soot built up because it was always shut down. With this new stove, I can cook, boil water, and it runs clean. I would buy it again.
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Kristen (verified owner) –
How's the stove's output? Just Right
What kind of structure are you heating? Cabin
We love our Tiny Wood Stove! It was very well packaged for delivery, Installation was easy and customer support was helpful with my purchasing questions as well as through the installation process by providing information videos. The stove heats our space really well and does exactly what we expected. Highly recommend!
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James Dolan (verified owner) –
How's the stove's output? Too Small
What kind of structure are you heating? RV
I have owned my dwarf 3kw for three years now. This stove has kept me alive in several very cold winters, and has cooked plenty of meals for me and my guests. This is a well designed stove, with some unfortunate but predictable cons.
Pros: Extremely efficient. Leaves very little ash. Can burn Osage Orange, anthracite or any other extreme high heat fuels. Can burn PINE because the flue comes apart very easily to clean.
Cons: I touch every piece of wood that I burn on this at least 5 times. Chainsaw first, then maul to split it. Then miter saw to cut it safely to 6-8″ length. Larger chunks of wood take a long time to burn, obviously and do not put out much heat. Most logs will need split another time if you plan on having a hot fire. If choose to purchase firewood, you will regret it because of the extra steps you need to take to Cut it to size. It’s much easier if you Cut your own, though it kind of appears that it’s designed for burning limbs. I have numerous scars from this excessive splitting, due to my dependence on this stove. My stove with an 8’6″ flue out the back stays lit about 5 hours of packed to the brim and turned all the way down.
It kept me alive for several years living deep off grid, so this isn’t a complaint. Just letting future generations know… Get a stove that burns regular sized wood.
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Erin (verified owner) –
Getting ready to make dinner on the stove! And my temperature is perfect ☺️
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Question
Christopher Kilgore –
Does this stove have a cooktop on it?
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Cody Hennigan –
Christopher-
All of the stoves get hot enough on top to heat a kettle or cook with a small cast-iron skillet. The 5kW size is the only stove we offer that also has an oven upgrade. The 4kW and 3kW are too small to make an oven feature feasible but you could use a small dutch oven if you need to do some light baking.
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Question
Fiona –
Does this stove come with all necessary chimney parts?
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Cody Hennigan –
Fiona-
The stoves are sold as individual units. Since every installation is different, we offer basic kits that include everything you need to safely penetrate the structure (roof v. wall) but all vertical lengths need to be added separately since each structure requires different lengths of pipe. You can use our Parts Calculator on our Tools page to help put together a list of parts you’ll need to install your stove.
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