Jøtul PC 801 Pellet Cassette Insert

Jøtul PC 801 Pellet Cassette Insert — Fireplace Elegance, Smart Automated Performance

Renovating an existing fireplace — or creating an entirely new one — calls for an insert that combines a compact footprint with serious performance. The Jøtul PC 801 pellet cassette insert does exactly that. Shallow enough to slot comfortably into the heart of an open fireplace recess, yet powerful enough to heat a large room and distribute warmth to other parts of the house, it is one of the most capable and versatile pellet inserts Jøtul makes. Add integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth control, and you have a product that feels genuinely modern in every sense.

Built for Renovation and New Fireplace Projects

The PC 801 is, at its core, a solution to a very common problem — what to do with an existing fireplace that no longer works efficiently or at all. Because of its shallow depth of just 452mm, it fits into a wide range of existing fireplace openings without requiring significant structural changes. As a result, it suits chimney renovation projects particularly well, allowing you to breathe new life into an original fireplace and turn it into a clean, high-performing heat source with minimal disruption.

Furthermore, the PC 801 works equally well in new build fireplace installations where a pellet cassette is specified from the outset. Either way, the finished result is a fireplace that looks considered and complete, with the flames framed neatly within the opening and all the technical components concealed behind the surround.

Three Heating Modes — Choose How You Want to Heat

One of the most distinctive features of the Jøtul PC 801 is its three selectable heating modes. Radiation mode delivers gentle, natural warmth that radiates outward from the front of the cassette — ideal for smaller rooms where quiet, even heat is the priority. Convection mode circulates warm air more actively around the room. Forced ventilation mode, meanwhile, pushes heat out more powerfully and is also the quietest of the three options, making it a good choice for living spaces where background noise matters.

In addition to heating the room it sits in, the PC 801 can also be ducted — meaning warm air can be channelled through pipework to other rooms in the house. Because of this, it functions almost like a simple central heating system, making it a particularly strong choice for homes where one heat source needs to do more than one job.

Outstanding Efficiency and Minimal Emissions

In terms of performance, the PC 801 delivers a nominal output of 8.7kW and achieves an efficiency rating of 93% — meaning you extract an exceptional amount of heat from every kilogram of pellets. Automatic combustion control manages the air supply and fuel feed continuously, so the cassette always runs at its most efficient level without any manual adjustment needed.

On emissions, the figures are impressive. CO emissions sit at just 0.01%, and dust particle emissions come in at 14 mg/Nm³ — outstanding results that reflect both the precision of the automated combustion system and the clean-burning nature of wood pellets as a fuel. The PC 801 holds an A+ energy label and meets Ecodesign standards with room to spare.

Smart Controls and Easy Maintenance

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth come built in as standard, so you can control and monitor the PC 801 remotely through a smartphone app. Whether you want to set a heating schedule, adjust the output from another room, or check that everything is running as it should, the app puts that control in your pocket. On top of that, the integrated ash solution keeps maintenance quick and simple, and the very low emission figures mean less residue build-up over time compared with wood burning alternatives.

To find out more about what a professional installation involves from start to finish, visit our installation process page. For full technical documentation directly from the manufacturer, visit the official Jøtul PC 801 product page.