Kalor Mia 16 Pellet Stove

Specifications

Build quality and design

The Kalor Mia 16 follows the design language typical of the Kalor range: a heat-resistant ceramic glass door, a cast-iron burner pot (more resistant to wear over time than steel equivalents), and a programmable LCD display for setting schedules and target temperature automatically. The unit shown here is finished in dark/graphite, though the manufacturer also offers it in white, burgundy and grey, so it can be matched to different rooms or interior styles.

It's a substantial appliance: 495 mm wide, 580 mm deep and 1,075 mm tall, weighing 151 kg. That size isn't incidental — because it's a ducting-capable model, built to push warm air to other rooms, it houses an internal fan and extra ductwork that single-room stoves don't need. Before choosing where to install it, check that the floor and rear wall can bear that weight, and leave clearance around the unit for servicing.

The LCD display lets you program several on/off time slots across the day, as well as set a target room temperature; the unit then modulates its combustion power on its own to hold that target without constant manual adjustment. That kind of control is standard on stoves in this range, aimed at anyone who'd rather set a schedule once and not think about day-to-day heating after that.

The stove's electrical draw sits between 150 and 300 W depending on the operating phase — ignition, auger motor or exhaust fan — which is worth factoring in if you're sizing a dedicated circuit or a backup power supply for it.

Heat output and efficiency explained

The manufacturer quotes an output range of 3.8 to 16.3 kW in global terms, and 3.7 to 15.2 kW in nominal terms — the gap between the two reflects different measurement conventions used across the industry for heat output. In practice, that roughly 4-to-1 range between minimum and maximum lets the stove run gently on mild days and step up to full output on cold ones, without needing a second appliance for different seasons.

Efficiency sits, according to the authorised retailer's figures, at approximately 93% to 98%, with the higher figure being the retailer's own stated value. A high efficiency in that range means a smaller share of the heat generated by burning pellets escapes up the flue, so less fuel is needed to deliver the same amount of usable heat to the home.

For the full technical documentation, including power curves and test data, the Kalor (AMG) technical catalogue covers the Mia range in detail.

For anyone comparing spec sheets across brands, it's worth knowing that "global" and "nominal" power aren't the same thing: the global figure typically covers the total thermal energy the appliance generates, while the nominal figure is the useful heat delivered to the room under standardised test conditions. That's why the manufacturer publishes both figures for the Kalor Mia 16, and it's worth checking which one you're looking at when comparing it against other models in the range.

Hopper, fuel use and autonomy

The pellet hopper holds 23 kg, equivalent to roughly 36 litres. Fuel consumption scales with the power setting in use: at minimum output the stove burns through far less pellet per hour than at maximum, which is why the manufacturer's stated autonomy on a full hopper spans a wide range — from 7 to 29 hours, depending on the power level selected.

That spread reflects how a stove of this output actually gets used day to day: on a mild day, running on a low setting, one full hopper can last well over a day; in the depths of winter, at full power, it will need topping up more often. Many households simply fill the hopper in the morning and don't think about it again until evening.

Consumption this variable is also a good reason to pair the stove with a consistently graded pellet — the more uniform the fuel, the more predictable the burn rate and real-world performance at each power setting.

In practical terms, a 23 kg hopper means fewer refills than stoves with smaller tanks, which matters most for anyone heating a large space and running the stove for long stretches at medium-to-high output. As with any pellet stove, though, it helps to keep a nearby storage area stocked with fuel so daily refills stay quick and convenient.

The hopper size scales with the stove's overall output: a unit rated to heat up to 380 m³ needs a larger reserve of fuel on hand than a smaller single-room stove, which is part of why the Kalor Mia 16's 23 kg tank is larger than what you'd find on a lower-power model such as the Kalor Angela 10.

Installation, ducting and flue basics

The Kalor Mia 16 ships with an 80 mm flue outlet at the rear, the standard size for a pellet stove of this output, compatible with common flue components and ducting on the market. As with any combustion appliance, the flue run, its routing and the external air intake all need to follow applicable regulations and the manufacturer's own instructions; we always recommend a qualified installer assess the specifics of each property before fitting.

Because it's built for ducting, the stove can push part of its warm-air output through ducts into one or more additional rooms, on top of heating the room it sits in by convection. That makes it a useful option in single-storey homes with rooms some distance from the living area, or where the goal is comfortable heating without installing a full central-heating system.

Solid fuel local space heaters sold for domestic use across the European Union fall under the ecodesign framework set out in Regulation (EU) 2015/1185, which sets the requirements applicable to this category of appliance. It's worth reading alongside the manufacturer's own documentation before finalising any installation.

Beyond the flue run itself, plan for front and side clearance for the routine maintenance any pellet stove of this output needs — cleaning the burner pot, the ceramic glass and the ash drawer — to keep it running at the efficiency figures the manufacturer quotes.

Which homes it suits

Rated to heat up to 380 m³, the Kalor Mia 16 fits larger detached houses, country homes, or premises replacing a lower-output heating system. It's worth considering whenever a compact stove would fall short of the volume you need to heat, or when a single appliance needs to serve several rooms thanks to its ducting capability.

If your home is smaller, or you only need to heat one room without ducting warm air elsewhere, our catalogue also includes the Kalor Angela 10, a more compact model from the same brand. And if you'd like to compare a different brand within our pellet stove range, the Palazzetti Ecofire Cesare II is also available.

Either way, the manufacturer's 380 m³ figure is a general reference that assumes conventional insulation and ceiling heights; in homes with poorer insulation or unusually high ceilings, get in touch with us before settling on a final model.

It's also worth considering for larger rural home renovations, where replacing a full central-heating system would cost more than fitting a single high-output appliance with ducting to the main rooms. In cases like that, the combination of high power and ducting capability in the Kalor Mia 16 typically covers needs that a mid-range stove wouldn't.

Open-plan ground floors are another good match for this stove: installed centrally, it can heat the main living space by convection while ducting warm air to a home office, hallway or bedroom that would otherwise stay cooler than the rest of the house.

Pair it with our own wood pellets

Maderas Caamaño manufactures and sells its own range of wood pellets for biomass heating, made for domestic stoves and boilers. Buying the stove and the fuel from the same supplier has an obvious practical upside: one order, one delivery, and a single point of contact for any question about how the appliance and fuel work together.

While the Kalor Mia 16 is an Italian-made appliance that we don't produce ourselves, we do manufacture the pellet that fuels it. A consistently graded fuel helps the stove operate within the performance figures the manufacturer quotes, and keeps consumption — already variable with the power setting used — as predictable as possible from one season to the next.

You can browse our full range of wood pellets for biomass heating and ask about combined availability with this stove in a single order.

Our wood pellets for biomass heating are made in Spain from timber sourced at our own sawmill, carrying EN plus quality certification — which helps keep the fuel consistent, with low moisture and ash content, exactly the characteristics that most affect a stove's real-world performance over a full heating season.

Why buy the Kalor Mia 16 through Maderas Caamaño

We're a family-run sawmill and timber/biomass wholesaler based in Berdoias (Vimianzo, A Coruña, Galicia), exporting to several countries across Europe. We've added pellet stoves from established brands like Kalor to our catalogue as a complementary line to our core business: we don't manufacture them, but we know them well, since they're the appliances our own pellets are burned in.

Buying the Kalor Mia 16 through Maderas Caamaño means you can coordinate the appliance and your pellet supply in a single shipment — particularly useful for customers outside Spain who already order biomass fuel from us on a recurring basis. For current pricing, delivery times to your country and colour availability, get in touch with our team directly.

We haven't included pricing or a warranty term on this page, as we don't have verified figures we can publish for this model yet; contact us and we'll confirm up-to-date details before you place an order.

We work with homeowners, installers and procurement buyers across several European countries — Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, the United Kingdom and Ireland — combining pellet deliveries with the availability of stoves like this one in our catalogue. Get in touch to confirm delivery times to your specific location.

You can reach our team by phone or email during business hours to check current stock, ask about colour options, or get a delivery quote for your address — whether you're in Spain or ordering from elsewhere in Europe.

Applications & uses

• Larger detached homes up to around 380 m³
• Rural properties with several rooms to heat from one appliance
• Replacing an older, lower-output boiler or stove
• Households wanting to duct warm air to rooms away from the living area
• Existing pellet customers looking for a higher-capacity appliance
• Single-storey premises without central heating
• Second homes or rural houses with heat demand that varies by season

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