The Hipster 20: Cool name for a cool stove

February 19, 2024

Hipster 20 Stove

Quality is guaranteed with every feature of the Hipster® 20 stove.  The innovative TruHybrid® combustion system provides more heat from less wood.  This wood burning stove complies with all current EPA requirements and is approved to be sold across the USA and Canada.  The HIPSTER® 20 is one of the few wood burning stoves that qualifies for the US 25-C Tax Credit.  It boasts a HHV efficiency of 79% with emissions of only 0.6 gram/hour!


The constant and steady heat from the HIPSTER® 20 is smoothly delivered without the peaks and valleys felt from a steel stove.  This is due to the combination of cast iron and soapstone, both well known for the ability to absorb and slowly radiate heat for hours.  In fact, burn times can be as high as 24 hours on a single load of wood!  The HIPSTER® 20 firebox will take up to an 18” log.  And, the ceramic glass stays remarkably clean thanks to the air-wash process.  The stove is also backed up by an impressive limited lifetime warranty.


This is the perfect wood stove for the south. Being soapstone lined, the stove will give off a slow even heat and will not run you out of the room. Even on high it will burn for 8 hours. Of course, we will never need that in our neck of the woods.


Utility bills have gotten out of sight! My gas bill last month was over $500. I am contemplating on trying to convince my wife to now burn wood. We are exclusive dealers for this wood stove.


Please be sure to visit our showroom located at 1280 Financial Court in Auburn, Alabama. Or you can view this stove and others on our website. You can schedule online or you can call us at 334-749-3559. We can schedule a consultation in the comfort of your home!




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