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Extend your patio three times longer with Infratech’s premium infrared electric heaters. Find out why this brand is the worldwide leader in enhancing outdoor spaces, especially in Quebec.
Today’s living spaces focus on clean lines, natural materials, and balanced proportions, making it challenging to include a high-end fireplace within small spaces such as cabins, or mobile homes. That’s why Blaze King created the Sentry 14, bringing the legendary performance of their full-sized wood stoves into a sleek, compact design.
Discover how Pacific Energy is reinventing fire with Elegant Electric Fireplaces, a new experience where design, realism, and simplicity come together without the need for a chimney.
Meet the all new Prime 2.0 by Green Mountain Grills: 3-in-1 pellet grills for the ultimate feast. Smoke, sear, roast, all that possible by Wi-Fi remote control with the Prime App on your phone.
The Maryon by Piazzetta : here is the first pellet stove that preserves already warm air from your home thanks to its direct-vent technology. Discover all of the best features of your next italian stove in this blog post.
Be among the first to discover a pizza oven as powerful as gas or wood-fired models, yet it runs on a simple electric outlet. From pizza to cookies, it cooks everything to perfection and outperforms traditional ovens thanks to its built-in “Pizza Intelligence.”
Discover the all-new Phenix Air by Laminox Idro, a pellet stove that requires no electricity, operates silently, offers up to 12 hours of autonomy and needs minimal maintenance thanks to optimized combustion.
We are pleased to inform you that Archgard is back with a brand new linear appliance. This model of 62” diagonal enhances their gas fireplace offering in this contemporary category. Discover the latest in the Kojin family.
Discover Pacific Energy’s latest innovation: Advanced Combustion Management Technology (ACMS) that they have integrated into the new generation of their LE2 stoves. ACMS is a technology exclusive to Pacific Energy that allows them to meet high performance and environmental requirements, without catalysts.
A brand new fireplace arrives at Archgard! The new Kōjin range shapes fire into a contemporary flame that will fill your space with pure tranquility. Of Japanese origin, the Kōjin is a god of fire, hearth and cooking who, embodying controlled, purpose-driven fire, is believed to destroy all impurity. With a design unlike any other linear fireplace, the Kōjin 50 will draw all eyes to the room.
A new fire-view gas stove has arrived at Jotul! With its energy efficiency, durability, and beauty, the GF 520 is a heating solution that will bring warmth to your home for years. Enjoy your new gas stove from any angle!
RSF introduces its very first fireplace insert! With its quality construction, low emissions and high efficiency, the Focus 3600i is an incomparable fireplace insert. It is the result of over 30 years of experience in building quality fireplaces.
PRACTICAL GUIDES
Did you know some fireplaces must be planned before your home is even built? Choosing a fireplace involves more than just picking a style. In this guide, discover how to plan your project, compare fireplace types and choose the right solution for your home.
This practical guide covers everything you need to choose the right wood stove including performance and certification, heating requirements, proper placement, style options, and useful daily accessories. Make an informed decision to enjoy efficient warmth and a perfect fit for your home’s comfort and design.
Stove, high-efficiency fireplace, decorative fireplace, insert, prefabricated model… with so much jargon, it’s easy to get lost. In the end, only one question matters: which appliance truly meets your needs? Find out whether your next appliance will be a stove or a fireplace in this practical guide, which also explains the different fuel options.
Our experts are frequently asked, “how do you choose THE right barbecue?” What should be considered? Once again, our fine connoisseurs have their say. They have concocted this little practical guide that should help you when choosing your future cooking appliance.
To conclude our complete file on choosing the best wood stove, we will deal with technological and environmental aspects in order to guide you in choosing “the model that best suits your needs”.
You were impatiently waiting for it, here is the continuation of our file on the best wood stove. Are you already starting to feel more equipped to answer the famous question: “Which model best suits your heating needs?” This week, we are tackling performance & heating capacity.
Many people regularly ask us: “What is the best wood stove? However, the question is rather: “How do you determine which model best suits your heating needs?” First article in our complete dossier on the points to consider during your research.
FUELS
Warnings about air quality and health risks from wood-burning keep appearing. However, these warnings often do not apply to all wood-burning appliances. Find out why old wood stoves remain a major concern in yearly air quality and health advisories.
Our chimneys smoke less, but wood heating has never disappeared. The same log now heats up to twice as much as in 1990, not because it has changed, but because the device has become ultra-efficient. The difference lies in the engineering.
Choosing a pellet stove is opting for reliable, efficient, and durable heating. Today’s models combine high performance, programmable comfort, and sleek design. True pieces of furniture, they provide controlled warmth and a design that naturally integrates into any interior.
Recently, Quebec government sparked much debate by announcing its intention to ban the use of fossil-based natural gas for heating buildings. While this initiative is part of a commendable effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it comes with some questions and concerns that deserve special attention. Here are some thoughts and nuances on some of the issues affecting Quebec’s energy situation.
In fact, natural gas is one of the most efficient sources of energy we have. With our electricity supply limited, natural gas remains the best alternative for many applications. But natural gas, until we include a lot more RNG, increases the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. So when there is an alternative, we should consider it.
The government has only one option to decarbonize the economy and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, and that is “electricity”. It has to be clean, green electricity. In Quebec, we have a lot of clean electricity, but we are reaching the end of our capacity. Residential projects are on hold in Outaouais, because Hydro-Québec (HQ) does not have the capacity to supply them. Towns like Sutton and Owls Head are seeing their development blocked due to lack of electricity.
HPBAC formed a panel composed of people from different backgrounds, ranging from manufacturers to distributors. I had the honor of attending this meeting as a representative of the specialized dealers of the APC (Association of Heating Professionals) in order to comment on the reality in Quebec.
Explore how different fuel types affect the shape, color and intensity of the flames they produce so you can make choices that are right for you.
Gas fireplaces are becoming increasingly popular with homeowners. Indeed, they offer you the warmth, the comfort and the atmosphere that you expect from a fireplace and many other advantages. Here are nine that will make you want to invest in a gas heater even more!
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Extend your patio three times longer with Infratech’s premium infrared electric heaters. Find out why this brand is the worldwide leader in enhancing outdoor spaces, especially in Quebec.
Considered a genuine investment, Kozy Heat electric fireplaces are the ideal choice for your 2026 renovation. Discover what makes them stand out in this short article.
Find out in this article why you should follow your urge to install your stove in the kitchen. There are unbeatable benefits!
Discover how Pacific Energy is reinventing fire with Elegant Electric Fireplaces, a new experience where design, realism, and simplicity come together without the need for a chimney.
As the first hints of autumn arrive, your home takes center stage. Discover how to integrate fireplaces and stoves into the most on-trend home decor looks for the coming fall–winter season.
An outdoor kitchen is a great addition to any property with a patio or yard. Indeed, just like the kitchen inside your home, the one you set up outside will bring added value, in addition to great functionality for your summer receptions.
MAINTENANCE
Winter is coming, and it’s time to store your BBQ to protect it. But that doesn’t mean you have to put it away for good. Here are 5 simple steps to store your BBQ properly for the winter while keeping it ready to use!
With fall well and truly here, it’s starting to get cold and we have already started lighting our stoves and fireplaces to get the rising humidity out. When people begin operating their appliances again, the number of repair requests increase immediatly. So we took the opportunity to ask our technical service expert what they thought were the most common causes of heaters breaking or malfunctioning. Here are 5 things they told us.
In Canada, all gas appliances on the market must undergo an energy efficiency test. This was established by the CSA (Canadian Standards Association). It is more commonly referred to as the P.4 test. This has been in place since 2003 and makes it easier for Canadian consumers to compare different gas fireplace models. You will recognize it by the EnerGuide label.
RECIPES AND MORE
Extend your patio three times longer with Infratech’s premium infrared electric heaters. Find out why this brand is the worldwide leader in enhancing outdoor spaces, especially in Quebec.
Today’s living spaces focus on clean lines, natural materials, and balanced proportions, making it challenging to include a high-end fireplace within small spaces such as cabins, or mobile homes. That’s why Blaze King created the Sentry 14, bringing the legendary performance of their full-sized wood stoves into a sleek, compact design.
Discover how Pacific Energy is reinventing fire with Elegant Electric Fireplaces, a new experience where design, realism, and simplicity come together without the need for a chimney.
Meet the all new Prime 2.0 by Green Mountain Grills: 3-in-1 pellet grills for the ultimate feast. Smoke, sear, roast, all that possible by Wi-Fi remote control with the Prime App on your phone.
The Maryon by Piazzetta : here is the first pellet stove that preserves already warm air from your home thanks to its direct-vent technology. Discover all of the best features of your next italian stove in this blog post.
Be among the first to discover a pizza oven as powerful as gas or wood-fired models, yet it runs on a simple electric outlet. From pizza to cookies, it cooks everything to perfection and outperforms traditional ovens thanks to its built-in “Pizza Intelligence.”
Discover the all-new Phenix Air by Laminox Idro, a pellet stove that requires no electricity, operates silently, offers up to 12 hours of autonomy and needs minimal maintenance thanks to optimized combustion.
We are pleased to inform you that Archgard is back with a brand new linear appliance. This model of 62” diagonal enhances their gas fireplace offering in this contemporary category. Discover the latest in the Kojin family.
Discover Pacific Energy’s latest innovation: Advanced Combustion Management Technology (ACMS) that they have integrated into the new generation of their LE2 stoves. ACMS is a technology exclusive to Pacific Energy that allows them to meet high performance and environmental requirements, without catalysts.
Autumn has now arrived, which also means that it is apple season. If you’re not the type to put on your checkered jacket and invade the pick-your-own orchards, we give you another option to still enjoy apples: CIDER. Formerly very classic, it has evolved a lot and the cider makers offer us products that are just as different from each other.
A brand new fireplace arrives at Archgard! The new Kōjin range shapes fire into a contemporary flame that will fill your space with pure tranquility. Of Japanese origin, the Kōjin is a god of fire, hearth and cooking who, embodying controlled, purpose-driven fire, is believed to destroy all impurity. With a design unlike any other linear fireplace, the Kōjin 50 will draw all eyes to the room.
The 2023 barbecue season is not over and we are taking this opportunity to introduce you to four essential Quebec wines to enhance your BBQ evenings. For this column, I decided to join forces with my good friend Louis-Philippe Mercier, sommelier, to offer you interesting wine pairings for your summer gatherings.
NEWS
Warnings about air quality and health risks from wood-burning keep appearing. However, these warnings often do not apply to all wood-burning appliances. Find out why old wood stoves remain a major concern in yearly air quality and health advisories.
Through this article, we aim to share with you the white paper written by the HPBAC (Hearth, Patio & BBQ Association of Canada), along with important information related to the Canadian gas fireplace market.
This summer, Coval received a visit from Urban Heart, an Ontario company acquired by Coval in February 2023. The purpose of this visit was to present our work processes, as well as our offices, and warehouse.
Coval announces the acquisition of Urban Hearth. The company is thus expanding its territory in the field of the distribution of auxiliary heating products and barbecues throughout Eastern Canada and will thus offer its services and expertise to Ontario specialists and consumers.
In Canada, all gas appliances on the market must undergo an energy efficiency test. This was established by the CSA (Canadian Standards Association). It is more commonly referred to as the P.4 test. This has been in place since 2003 and makes it easier for Canadian consumers to compare different gas fireplace models. You will recognize it by the EnerGuide label.
The new EPA 2020 standard allows for two possible avenues of certification. The first is the one you have heard the most about, namely that a threshold equal to or below 2.0 g/h of organic particle emissions in the air must be reached.
