Out in Leicester, many homes run on propane and some sit on limited electrical service, so grid-independent heat matters. Mendota's FullView FV41 is a 40,000-BTU LP unit, and with millivolt or battery-backup ignition it keeps burning when the power dips. We carry it at our Asheville showroom, 629 Emma Rd — 15 minutes east — and install it across Buncombe County as your licensed gas contractor. Call (828) 545-0525.
Propane and wood in the hollows
Leicester's rural character shows in how it heats — big lots, propane tanks, and a lot of homes that lean on wood. Mendota fits the propane side directly with the LP FullView FV41, and where someone wants total off-grid independence, we'll talk honestly about a wood option instead. Cold-air drainage runs these valleys 5 to 8 degrees colder than Asheville on clear nights, so whatever goes in has to actually heat.
Set for propane, easy on the electrical
Propane burns hotter and at different pressure than natural gas, so we set the FV41's orifice and regulator to keep the flame clean. On properties with limited electrical capacity, a millivolt gas fireplace barely touches the power system and still runs in an outage — a real advantage out here. We coordinate the tank with your propane supplier and handle the appliance and line ourselves.
Buncombe permit, seen before you buy
Running propane line is licensed work in North Carolina — a landscaper or general contractor legally can't connect it — so we pull the Buncombe County permit, pressure-test the line, and meet the inspector. Mendota is dealer-only; come see a FullView burning at 629 Emma Rd, 15 minutes east, then call (828) 545-0525 for a free assessment.
Fireplace help in Leicester
We install and service fireplaces throughout Leicester and the rest of Buncombe County — just 15 minutes west from our Asheville-area showroom.