Wood & Pellet Stove Buying Guides
Best ComfortBilt Pellet Stoves 2026: All 10 Mod...
Every current ComfortBilt pellet stove, from the Alpine HP40, HP41 and HP42 to the HP21 through HP75C plus the HP22i insert, compared by heating area, BTU output and efficiency, with...
Best Drolet Wood Stoves 2026: All 13 Models Ran...
Every current Drolet wood stove — Spark II through HT-3000 — compared by heating area, output, burn time and log length, with our picks for each home size.
Discontinued Englander Stove Models: Current Re...
Owned an Englander 25-PDVC, NC-30, 13-NC, Madison, or 17-VL? England's Stove Works has replaced its classic big-box lineup with the Blue Ridge series and the 25-CBPAH pellet stove. Here's the...
ComfortBilt HP22 vs. HP61 vs. HP75C: Which One ...
ComfortBilt's three big-coverage pellet stoves compared side by side — HP22, HP61, and HP75C EPA specs, hoppers, finishes, and which to pick, plus where the HP21 and HP50S fit.
Pellet Stove Troubleshooting: Won't Ignite, Won...
Step-by-step troubleshooting for a pellet stove that won't ignite or won't feed pellets — the usual causes in order of likelihood, and when to call for parts.
Timberwolf Wood Stoves (2100, 2200) vs. Drolet:...
Napoleon's Timberwolf 2100 and 2200 economy wood stoves compared against the Drolet Escape 1500 and 1800 — specs, what's included, and warranty differences.
Pellet Stove Venting: How It Works and What You...
How pellet stove venting works — vent types, vertical vs horizontal runs, fresh air intakes, insert liners, and the parts list for a typical install.
Drolet HT-2000: Discontinued — Meet the HT-3000...
The Drolet HT-2000 is no longer made — the HT-3000 is its direct successor. Full comparison, plus what replaced the Legend III, Austral, and Myriad.
Vogelzang Pellet Stoves: Discontinued — What to...
Vogelzang pellet stoves are out of production. Here's what happened to the brand and the current pellet stoves to consider instead — Ashley Hearth AP-series and ComfortBilt.
Ashley Pellet Stoves (AP5622, AP60) vs. Comfort...
Ashley Hearth AP5622 and AP60 pellet stove specs compared against the ComfortBilt HP22 — hopper size, efficiency data, emissions, and which fits your home.
Pleasant Hearth Wood Stoves: Lineup, Specs & Ho...
Pleasant Hearth wood stove lineup — WS-2417, WS-2418, WS-3029 specs, the certification detail worth checking, and the Drolet models to cross-shop.
Vogelzang Wood Stoves: Discontinued — Successor...
Vogelzang wood stoves are no longer made. See which Ashley Hearth model replaced each Vogelzang — Defender, Performer, Boxwood — and the Drolet alternatives worth comparing.
Englander 30-NC Wood Stove: Discontinued — Here...
The Englander 30-NC wood stove is no longer in production. See what replaced it — the Englander Blue Ridge 500 with the same 3.5 cu ft firebox class.
Ashley Wood Stoves: Lineup Guide & How They Com...
Complete guide to Ashley Hearth wood stoves — AW1120E, AW2020E, AW2520E specs, the classic Ashley heaters they replaced, and how they compare to Drolet.
Best Pellet Stoves of 2026: Top Picks by Home S...
Our pick for the best pellet stove of 2026 is the ComfortBilt HP22. A short buying guide on heating area, hopper size, efficiency, and inserts vs freestanding.
Wood Insert Faceplates, Surrounds & Trim Kits: ...
A faceplate covers the gap between your insert and the fireplace opening. Here is the difference between cut-to-fit and fixed-size panels, and how to measure so you order the right...
Wood Stove Fans & Blowers: Heat-Powered vs Elec...
A blower spreads your stove's heat across the room instead of letting it pool nearby. Here is the difference between powered blowers and heat-operated fans, and how to pick.
Fresh Air Intake Kits for Wood Stoves: When You...
If your house is well sealed, your stove may be fighting your bathroom fan for air. A fresh air intake kit fixes that. Here is when you need one and...
Hearth Pads for Wood Stoves: Size, R-Value, Sto...
Hearth pads come in two kinds, and most people buy the wrong one. Here is how to tell which your stove needs and how to size it.
Best Wood Stoves of 2026: Top Picks by Home Siz...
Our picks for the best wood stoves of 2026, sorted by home size and budget. EPA-certified models with real heating areas and prices.
Pellet Stove vs Wood Stove: Which Is Right for ...
Wood stove vs pellet stove, compared on power, efficiency, emissions, cost, and upkeep, with a straight answer on which fits your home.