Bellingham 52 Gas Fireplace
The Kozy Heat Bellingham 52 solves one of the toughest problems in modern living room design: getting a traditional fireplace aesthetic AND a TV mounted above. Traditional fireplaces are tall and square — too tall to look right with a TV above. Contemporary linear fireplaces work great with TVs above, but they look modern. The Bellingham 52's landscape design format bridges this gap with a wide, lower-profile traditional fireplace that proportions correctly with a wall-mounted television above. With a massive 52-7/16 inch wide × 30-7/8 inch tall viewing area — the largest single-sided viewing area in the entire Kozy Heat lineup — a modulating burner from 18,500 to 59,500 BTU/hr, and exclusive Bellingham-only features like standard Top Accent and Ember Bed Light Kits, the Bellingham 52 is in a category of its own.
A New Category: Landscape Design
If you've been comparing tall traditional fireplaces to long-and-skinny linear ones and not loving either option, the Bellingham 52 is the answer you didn't know existed.
Three things define the landscape design category:
- Wider than it is tall — the Bellingham 52's 52-7/16" W × 30-7/8" H viewing area gives a horizontal emphasis that pairs naturally with a horizontally-oriented TV above
- Traditional fireplace aesthetic — logs (or birch log option), refractory brick interior (Chicago, Ledgestone, Herringbone, or Black Glass), and proportions that read as "fireplace" rather than "modern slot of fire"
- Lower overall height — at 41-1/4" tall, the unit fits in standard wall height with room above for both the mantel zone and a TV mount
Specifications
| Brand | Kozy Heat |
|---|---|
| Model | Bellingham 52 |
| SKU | BHM-52 |
| Product Type | Landscape Design Direct Vent Gas Fireplace |
| BTU Input (Natural Gas) | 18,500 – 59,500 BTU/hr (modulating) |
| BTU Input (Liquid Propane) | 21,500 – 59,500 BTU/hr (modulating) |
| Steady State Efficiency (NG) | 67.6% |
| Steady State Efficiency (LP) | 66.6% |
| Canada P-4 AFUE (NG) | 77.50% |
| Canada P-4 AFUE (LP) | 76.86% |
| Viewing Area | 52-7/16 in. (W) × 30-7/8 in. (H) — approximately 1,621 sq. in. (largest single-sided in Kozy Heat lineup) |
| Aspect Ratio | ~1.7:1 (landscape proportions, near-square) |
| 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) |
| Ember Bed Light Kit | Standard (unique to Bellingham) |
| 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 (standard); 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 |
| Unit Width | 58-5/8 in. |
| Unit Height | 41-1/4 in. |
| Unit Depth | 26-9/16 in. |
| Weight | 510 lbs. |
| Framing Width Required | 65-5/8 in. |
| Framing Height Required | 50-1/2 in. |
| Framing Depth Required | 28-3/4 in. |
| Warranty | Kozy Heat Limited Lifetime Warranty |
| Made In | USA (Hussong Manufacturing, Minnesota) |
Heat Distribution Options
The Bellingham 52 supports the same heat distribution flexibility as Kozy Heat's premium architectural fireplaces:
- 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. Particularly useful in open-concept main floors where the fireplace location and the room that needs heat aren't the same.
- 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
These accessories are particularly important for the Bellingham 52 because of the efficiency trade-off — the lower steady state efficiency means more heat radiates from the front of the firebox, and the heat distribution options give you more ways to actually capture and use that heat.
Brand
Kozy Heat®
Bring warmth, style, and an inviting focal point to your home with a Kozy Heat gas fireplace. From traditional log fireplaces to modern linear designs, Kozy Heat offers a wide selection of direct vent gas fireplaces built for both dependable comfort and beautiful flame presentation.
Kozy Heat’s gas fireplace lineup includes modern and traditional options, including direct vent, insert, freestanding, and zone-heating fireplace choices.
Distinctive Features
Wide Range of Traditional and Modern Styles
Choose the look that fits your space: classic logs, clean-face styling, modern glass media, or a bold linear fireplace built to anchor the room.
Direct Vent Heating for Flexible Installation
A Kozy Heat direct vent gas fireplace gives you more freedom when designing a new hearth, remodel, basement, living room, or gathering space.
Flame, Heat, and Design Control
Create the fireplace experience you want: cozy supplemental heat, a dramatic design statement, or everyday ambiance with easy control.
Kozy Heat Gas Fireplace FAQs
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?
Choose a gas insert if you already have an existing wood-burning fireplace you want to convert. Choose a gas fireplace if you are building a new fireplace location or replacing a full fireplace system.
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