Ashley Hearth DVAG11L Direct Vent
#9 in Direct ventFull review
For a bedroom, cabin room or mobile home on propane that needs thermostat controlled heat with no power. The short warranty is the trade off for the low price.
Amazon $382.49$382.49
The Ashley Hearth DVAG11L Direct Vent rates 2.8 among direct vent gas wall heaters; the ProCom MN100TBA-B 10K Blue Flame rates 2.3 among vent-free ones. The ProCom MN100TBA-B 10K Blue Flame costs $252.90 less ($129.59 vs $382.49).
ProCom MN100TBA-B 10K Blue Flame
#14 in Vent-freeFull review
A cheap thermostat controlled heater for one small natural gas room or office. Buy it when you want hands-off warmth and do not need much output.
Amazon $129.59$129.59
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different venting classes (direct vent and vent-free), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own venting peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Ashley Hearth DVAG11L Direct Vent | ProCom MN100TBA-B 10K Blue Flame |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 93 $34.77 per 1,000 BTU ($382.49, 11,000 BTU) | 46 $12.96 per 1,000 BTU ($129.59, 10,000 BTU) |
| Heat output 15% | 3 11,000 BTU/hr | 0 10,000 BTU/hr |
| Controls 20% | 50 thermostat | 50 thermostat |
| Fuel 5% | 0 propane only | 0 natural gas only |
| Warranty 30% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Ashley Hearth DVAG11L Direct Vent | ProCom MN100TBA-B 10K Blue Flame | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | ||
| Venting | Direct vent | Vent-free |
| Heat type | Furnace | Blue flame |
| Maximum input | 11,000 BTU/hr | 10,000 BTU/hr |
| Heating area claim | 375 sq ft | 500 sq ft |
| Fuel and controls | ||
| Fuel | Propane | Natural gas |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Blower | No | No |
| Ignition | Push button | Push button |
| Needs an outlet | No | No |
| Oxygen depletion sensor | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 28 lb | 14 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |