A strong value for heating a living room or small apartment on natural gas with automatic temperature control and no need for power.
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Every Comfort Glow DVN model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own venting.
| Model | Output | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Glow DVN08 Direct Vent Heater | 8,000 BTU/hr | 2.7/5 | $283.06 |
| Comfort Glow DVN17 Direct Vent Heater (this one) | 17,000 BTU/hr | 3.3/5 | $498 |
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its venting. How we rank explains each one.
| Model number | DVN17 |
|---|---|
| Heat | |
| Venting | Direct vent |
| Heat type | Furnace |
| Maximum input | 17,000 BTU/hr |
| Heating area claim | 500 sq ft |
| Fuel and controls | |
| Fuel | Natural gas |
| Thermostat | Yes |
| Blower | No |
| Ignition | Push button |
| Needs an outlet | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 43 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
For a mid sized room, finished basement or sunroom where you want set-and-forget thermostat control. Buyers who need heat without power should look at a millivolt furnace instead.
Amazon $1,677.06For a bedroom, office or small addition where steady, quiet, thermostat controlled heat matters more than purchase price. Skip it if you need heat through power outages.
Amazon $1,401.75For a cabin, garage apartment or open living area that needs a lot of heat without power, especially if you might switch between propane and natural gas.
Amazon $899.99Compare the Comfort Glow DVN17 Direct Vent Heater with any other gas wall heater →
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