Variable control knob offers the most customizable heat settings LOW - 10, 000 BTU MED - 15, 000 BTU HI - 20, 000 BTU. No electricity required allows for reliable back-up heating incase of an emergency situation. This model (BF20NMDG) has manual control and not thermostatically controlled. For thermostat control model please refer model - BFSS20NGT-2N.