Pleasant Hearth Wood Stoves: Lineup, Specs & How They Compare to Drolet
Pleasant Hearth wood stoves (made by GHP Group, sold mainly through Lowe's and other big-box channels) are one of the most-searched entry-level stove lines in America. The lineup is simple — small, medium, large — and the prices are among the lowest for a steel stove with a ceramic glass window.
Here's the full lineup, what the spec sheets actually say, and how Pleasant Hearth compares to Drolet, the specialty brand we carry in the same price neighborhood. (Every Drolet model is ranked by home size in our Drolet wood stove guide.)
The Pleasant Hearth Wood Stove Lineup
| Model | Heats up to | Max BTU | Published emissions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS-2417 (Small) | 1,200 sq ft | 50,000 | 3.9 g/h | Blower sold separately |
| WS-2418 (Medium) | 1,800 sq ft | 65,000 | — | Blower included |
| WS-3029 (Large) | 2,200 sq ft | 77,000 | 3.6 g/h | Pedestal, 295 lbs |
All three are non-catalytic, brick-lined, with cast iron doors, air-wash glass, a 5-year limited warranty, and US manufacture. For the price, that's a reasonable package — and for a lot of buyers it's exactly enough stove.
The Certification Detail Worth Checking
Pleasant Hearth's own product pages describe these stoves as "EPA Certified (NSPS Phase 1 Approved)" — that's the 2015-era certification step — with published emissions between 3.6 and 4.5 g/h depending on model. For comparison, the EPA's 2020 Step 2 standard that current-generation stoves certify to is 2.0–2.5 g/h.
Why this matters practically: some states and local jurisdictions require a 2020-certified stove for new installations, and some insurance carriers ask for the certification level. Before buying any stove, check the EPA's certified wood heater database and your local requirements. Every Drolet and Englander stove we carry is certified to the 2020 standard, with the full EPA test data (emissions, efficiency, output range) published on each spec sheet.
Pleasant Hearth vs. Drolet: Model-by-Model
| If you're looking at… | Cross-shop this Drolet | Why |
|---|---|---|
| WS-2417 (1,200 sq ft) | Escape 1200 N or Columbia II | 2020-certified, limited lifetime warranty vs 5-year |
| WS-2418 (1,800 sq ft) | Escape 1500 | Same class, current certification |
| WS-3029 (2,200 sq ft) | Escape 1800 or Escape 2100 | Escape 1800: 75,000 BTU/h, 2.3 g/h, up to 8-hr burns, lifetime warranty |
Where Pleasant Hearth wins: sticker price, big-box availability (walk into Lowe's and take one home), and simplicity — there are only three models to choose between.
Where Drolet wins: current 2020 EPA certification with published test data, heavier construction, limited lifetime warranty versus 5-year, longer published burn times, and a much deeper range — sizes, finishes, leg/pedestal options, and matching inserts.
Pleasant Hearth pellet stoves
Pleasant Hearth also sells three pellet stoves, mainly through Home Depot. The owner's manual says they're manufactured for GHP in Colville, Washington, and Efficiency Vermont's qualified list files them under Hearth & Home Technologies, the company behind Quadra-Fire, Harman and PelPro. That list also groups the PH35PS-B with the PelPro PP60.
| Model | Heats up to | Max output (manual) | Hopper | Burn time (brand claim) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH35PS-B | 1,750 sq ft (manual: 750–1,450) | 25,080 BTU/h | 40 lb | up to 24 hrs |
| PH50PS-B | 2,200 sq ft | 32,400 BTU/h | 80 lb | up to 46 hrs |
| PH50CABPS-B | 2,200 sq ft | 32,400 BTU/h | 120 lb | up to 70 hrs |
From Pleasant Hearth's brand page and owner's manual. The manual lists 78% efficiency; Efficiency Vermont's list shows 75–76% for the same stoves. Home Depot listed the PH50PS-B at $1,849 in October 2026.
All three have automatic ignition, a built-in blower, a one-knob heat control and an outside air kit, and they're approved for mobile homes. The warranty is 5 years on the firebox and door and 1 year on the hopper, auger, burn pot, electrical parts and glass, covering parts only for the original owner.
Pleasant Hearth pellet vs ComfortBilt
| If you're looking at… | Compare | Why |
|---|---|---|
| PH35PS-B (40 lb) | Alpine HP41 ($1,299) | 32,000 vs 25,080 BTU/h, a 52 lb hopper, temperature control and weekly scheduling with a remote |
| PH50PS-B (80 lb, $1,849) | Alpine HP42 ($1,499) | $350 less, 42,000 vs 32,400 BTU/h, and a 120 lb hopper instead of 80 |
| PH50CABPS-B (120 lb) | Alpine HP42 or HP22N | The HP42 matches the 120 lb hopper with more output; the HP22N adds 80.5% EPA-certified efficiency and coverage to 2,800 sq ft |
Where Pleasant Hearth wins: you can pick one up at a Home Depot, the outside air kit is in the box, and the controls are as simple as they get. Where ComfortBilt wins: more heat at each size, thermostat and schedule control, and a 3-year warranty on steel parts on the Alpines. Our guide to pellet stoves at Home Depot, Lowe's and Tractor Supply covers the other big-box brands, and PelPro vs ComfortBilt covers the PelPro stoves Hearth & Home Technologies also builds, and our Heatilator pellet guide covers the discontinued Eco-Choice stoves on the same three sizes.
Bottom Line
If you're heating a shop or a milder-climate space on the tightest budget and your jurisdiction accepts the certification, a Pleasant Hearth will put out real heat. If the stove is your primary winter heat source — or your area requires 2020-certified appliances — the Drolet equivalents cost somewhat more and deliver current certification, longer warranties, and published performance data to size against.
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