Bellingham 44 Gas Fireplace
The Kozy Heat Bellingham 44 brings the same design-problem-solving genius as the larger Bellingham 52 to smaller rooms and tighter wall installations. Like its larger sibling, the Bellingham 44 is a landscape-design fireplace — wide-and-traditional proportions specifically engineered to bridge the gap between Kozy Heat's tall traditional Nordik series and contemporary Callaway linear lineup. With a 44-7/16 inch wide × 24-7/8 inch tall viewing area (~1,105 square inches), a modulating burner from 18,500 to 49,500 BTU/hr, a standard fan kit (unique to the smaller Bellingham), and Kozy Heat's signature Top Accent Light Kit and Ember Bed Light Kit as standard equipment, the Bellingham 44 solves the "traditional fireplace with TV above" design problem at a scale that fits more real-world installations.
The Landscape Design Category, Right-Sized
If you love the Bellingham 52's design intent but your room can't accommodate its scale, the Bellingham 44 is the answer.
The landscape design category exists because most fireplaces force a trade-off between two things many homeowners actually want together:
- A traditional fireplace aesthetic — logs, brick or stone interior, substantial proportions, the "fireplace" look that reads classic rather than contemporary
- A wall-mounted TV above the fireplace — increasingly the default in modern living rooms
Traditional fireplaces (like the Nordik 41DV) are square or taller-than-wide — putting a TV above pushes the TV to ceiling level, which is uncomfortable for viewing. Linear fireplaces (like the Callaway 50) accommodate TV above easily, but they read distinctly modern. The Bellingham 44's landscape proportions (~1.8:1 aspect ratio, 44-7/16" wide × 24-7/8" tall) split this difference — wide enough to work visually with a TV above, tall enough to maintain the traditional fireplace appearance.
Standard Features Unique to the Bellingham Series
The Bellingham 44 includes three features that don't come standard on any other gas fireplace in the LTI catalog:
- Top Accent Light Kit (standard) — built-in LED accent lighting along the top of the fireplace opening that illuminates the upper portion of the firebox. Adds visual depth and a finished, custom-installed appearance — particularly effective in lower-light evening contexts.
- Ember Bed Light Kit (standard) — accent lighting that illuminates the ember bed beneath the logs, creating a glowing "warm embers" effect that persists even when flames are at low modulation. Brings the fireplace to life visually even on mild evenings when full flame output isn't needed.
- Fan Kit (standard) — active air circulation included as standard equipment on the Bellingham 44 (it's optional on the larger Bellingham 52 and most other Kozy Heat fireplaces). Helps distribute warm air more aggressively into the room — particularly useful given the Bellingham's lower steady state efficiency (more on this below).
Other standard features on every Bellingham 44:
- Split-flow engineer-designed burner system — proprietary Kozy Heat burner geometry that distributes flame evenly across the wide landscape viewing area
- Modulating burner (18,500–49,500 BTU NG) — continuously adjusts output rather than cycling on/off
- IPI Electronic Ignition — modern intermittent pilot ignition with full-function remote
- Komfort Kontrol Remote — precision temperature control letting you dial in the exact comfort level
- Ceramic glass with inside-fit safety screen front (standard safety barrier)
- Log media — choose Traditional or Birch logs at order
- ANSI Z21.88 Vented Gas Heater certification
- Direct vent — sealed combustion, no chimney required
Specifications
| Brand | Kozy Heat |
|---|---|
| Model | Bellingham 44 |
| SKU | BHM-44 |
| Product Type | Landscape Design Direct Vent Gas Fireplace |
| BTU Input (Natural Gas) | 18,500 – 49,500 BTU/hr (modulating) |
| BTU Input (Liquid Propane) | 21,500 – 49,500 BTU/hr (modulating) |
| Steady State Efficiency (NG) | 65.01% |
| Steady State Efficiency (LP) | 66.49% |
| P.4 ENERGUIDE Efficiency (NG) | 63.03% |
| P.4 ENERGUIDE Efficiency (LP) | 63.50% |
| AFUE (NG) | 63.87% |
| AFUE (LP) | 64.43% |
| Viewing Area | 44-7/16 in. (W) × 24-7/8 in. (H) — approximately 1,105 sq. in. |
| Viewing Aspect Ratio | ~1.8:1 (landscape proportions) |
| Glass Type | Ceramic with inside-fit safety screen front (standard) |
| Burner Type | Split-Flow, Engineer-Designed, Modulating |
| Ignition System | IPI (Electronic Intermittent Pilot Ignition) |
| Remote Control | Komfort Kontrol Remote (standard) |
| Top Accent Light Kit | Standard (unique to Bellingham series) |
| Ember Bed Light Kit | Standard (unique to Bellingham series) |
| Fan Kit | Standard (unique to Bellingham 44 — optional on Bellingham 52) |
| Standard Media | Traditional log set |
| Optional Media | Birch log set (replaces traditional) |
| Required Refractory Options | Black Glass, Chicago, Ledgestone, or Herringbone |
| Vent Type | Direct Vent (Horizontal Power Vent optional) |
| Optional Komfort Zone Kit | Available — for safe TV mounting above with reduced clearances |
| Optional Vented Cavity | Available — alternative TV-mounting solution |
| Optional Interior Heat Transfer Kit | Available — redirect heat to adjacent interior room |
| Optional Exterior Heat Transfer Kit | Available — alternative heat redirection ducting |
| Certification | ANSI Z21.88 Vented Gas Heater |
| Warranty | Kozy Heat Limited Lifetime Warranty |
| Made In | USA (Hussong Manufacturing, Minnesota) |
Heat Distribution Options
The Bellingham 44 supports the same heat distribution flexibility as the larger Bellingham 52:
- Komfort Zone Kit — natural convection duct system that redirects warm air rising from the firebox to higher up the wall, out the sidewalls, or to an adjacent room. Enables safe TV mounting above and lower mantel clearances.
- Vented Cavity — alternative TV-mounting solution using different ducting routes
- Interior Heat Transfer Kit — redirects heat from the main firebox to an adjacent interior room
- Exterior Heat Transfer Kit — alternative ducting for installations requiring different heat distribution paths
- Horizontal Power Vent — alternative venting that uses an electric fan to assist termination, enabling longer or more flexible vent paths than passive direct venting allows
The Heat Transfer Kits are particularly worth considering on the Bellingham 44 because of the efficiency trade-off — they help recapture and redistribute heat that would otherwise radiate forward and be lost to room ceiling areas.
Brand
Kozy Heat®
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What makes Kozy Heat gas fireplaces different from wood fireplaces?
Gas fireplaces offer easier operation, less mess, and more consistent control than a traditional wood-burning fireplace. There is no wood hauling, ash cleanup, or manual fire starting.
What is a direct vent gas fireplace?
A direct vent fireplace draws combustion air from outside and vents exhaust outdoors. This makes it a popular choice for modern installations.
Can I install a Kozy Heat gas fireplace in a room without a chimney?
Often, yes. Many direct vent gas fireplaces can be installed without a masonry chimney, but installation depends on vent routing, clearances, local code, and the selected model.
Are Kozy Heat gas fireplaces for heat or decoration?
Both. Many homeowners choose them for supplemental heat, while others use them as a design centerpiece with realistic flames and decorative media.
Can I choose between traditional and modern styles?
Yes. Kozy Heat offers traditional log-style fireplaces as well as modern linear and contemporary designs.
Should I choose a gas fireplace or gas insert?
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