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
2.7/5
A strong value pick for heating a small home or cabin on natural gas with no power needed. Add the wall thermostat for automatic control.
- 30,000 BTU/hrOutput
- Natural gasFuel
- FurnaceHeat
- NoThermostat
Check price at HVACDirect$1,290
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Runs with no electricity, so it keeps heating through a power outage
- 30,000 BTU/hr for about $1,290 is the best price per BTU among these direct vent furnaces
- Combustion chamber carries a 10 year warranty
Cons
- Thermostat costs extra; out of the box you set the flame by hand
- 66% AFUE wastes about a third of the gas
- Only one year on parts other than the combustion chamber
The Williams Direct Vent Wall Furnace family
Every Williams Direct Vent Wall Furnace model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own venting.
| Model | Output | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams 1403822 Direct Vent Furnace | 14,000 BTU/hr | 2.2/5 | $989 |
| Williams 2203822 Direct Vent Furnace | 22,000 BTU/hr | 2.5/5 | $1,149 |
| Williams 3003822 Direct Vent Furnace (this one) | 30,000 BTU/hr | 2.7/5 | $1,290 |
How it scores
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.
Specifications
| Model number | 3003822 |
|---|---|
| Heat | |
| Venting | Direct vent |
| Heat type | Furnace |
| Maximum input | 30,000 BTU/hr |
| Efficiency | 66% AFUE |
| Fuel and controls | |
| Fuel | Natural gas |
| Thermostat | No |
| Blower | No |
| Ignition | Push button |
| Needs an outlet | No |
| Build | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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