Pellet Fireplace Insert Ratings, Reviews From A Pro's Perspective...

With our pellet fireplace insert ratings, you can cut through all the sales hype and find value. It truly is as if you were taking a repairman with you while you shop! We have searched the manufacturers' literature and compared the brands using our years of heating industry experience to provide you with unbiased reviews.

ASHLEY-----------------ashleyhearthproducts.com---------<1* This brand is from US STOVE COMPANY. The AP5660 model features electronic controls and automatic ignition with five heat levels. The unit has bay windows for wonderful views of the fire. The APC1406 model burns corn as well as wood pellets. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy.

AVALON-----------------avalonfirestyles.com-------------<1* This brand is from TRAVIS INDUSTRIES and is available in the USA and Canada through authorized dealers. The units are available in two sizes and are EPA certified for clean burning. The ASTORIA BAY model is a larger model with a heat outout of up to 45100 btu/hr and uses computerized control. The NEWPORT BAY is a smaller version and offers manual or automatic control. Both of the models offer an optional outdoor air kit for added energy efficiency. The warranty on the units is not as good as most brands.

BOSCA-----------------boscastoves.com-------------------<1* These units are made in Chile and are available throughout the Americas and in Spain and Portugal. The SOUL 700 is an EPA certified clean burning unit that has five heat settings or can be used with a wall thermostat. They feature a two speed fan instead of a variable speed so you cannot precisely set the airflow/noise that you desire. The units have an air wash system to keep the glass clean for fire viewing but the warranty on the units is not as good as most brands.

BUFFALO---------------buffalopelletstoves.com----------<1* This brand is from SNYDER MANUFACTURING INC. The B100 features a temperature based feed control system which provides for longer heat cycles and more accurate temperature control. The units can be controlled automatically or manually and feature the "EVER-CLEAN" grate which is self cleaning. The warranty on the units (especially the firebox) is not as good as most brands.

EDILKAMIN-------------edilkamin.com--------------------<1* These units are available in Europe. They have only two versions available and their website is not much help.

ENERZONE------------ enerzone-intl.com ---------------3* This brand is from STOVE BUILDERS INTL. and is sold through dealers. The BIO 35MF offers electronic ignition and six heat settings. The unit can be manually controlled or use a thermostat. The unit offers a good warranty but they only have one size and it is relatively small.

ENGLANDER-------------englanderstoves.com--------------<1* These units are from ENGLAND'S STOVE WORKS. The 25-EPI units are EPA certified and offer one-touch ignition as well as a variable speed blower to circulate the warm air throughout the room. The warranty on the units is not as good as most brands.

ENVIRO----------------enviro.com-----------------------<1* This brand is from SHERWOOD INDUSTRIES LTD. and is available through dealers. The MILAN features "tri-mode" operation where the unit can be controlled manually, automatically through a thermostat, or with two stages (hi/lo) through a thermostat. The unit has a variable speed fan as well as an air wash system. The warranty is not as good as many brands.

EXTRAFLAME---------- lanordica-extraflame -----------<1* These units are made in Italy and have a modern look and feel to them. They feature electronic controls with a remote but the warranty is not as good as many brands. Their website is not much help.

FLAME--------------- flame-intl.com ------------------3* This is another offering through STOVE BUILDERS INTL. dealers. The FP-35 is EPA certified for clean burning and offers six heat settings in the manual mode or can be used with a thermostat. An optional remote control is offered as well as an outdoor air kit. The units are backed by a good guarantee.

GLOW BOY--------------dansons.com----------------------<1* This brand is apart of the DANSONS GROUP and is made in Canada. Their standard unit features a large viewing glass and an EZ CLEAN grate. The unit uses "ACUTRON" control and has a large (265 cfm) circulating fan. The units are sold through dealers but their warranty is not as good as most brands.

GOLDEN EAGLE----------goldeneaglestoves.com------------<1* This brand offers one model (the Jackson) which can be purchased online from the manufacturer. The unit has five heat level settings and an output of up to 40,000 btu/hr. It features touch digital controls and automatic starting as well as an airwash system to keep the glass clean for viewing the fire. The warranty on the heat exchanger is not as good as most other brands.

HARMAN----------------harmanstoves.com------------------2* These units are from HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES and sold through authorized dealers. The ACCENTRA units burn very clean and efficient because of their accordion style heat exchanger. The unit has a built in room sensor and feature microprocessor controls that eliminat the need for a wall thermostat. An optional outdoor air kit is offered to save on your home's energy costs. The warranty on the units is good but is very complicated.

HEAT TECH----------- heat-techstoves.com ------------<1* This brand features both standard and bay units. They offer an optional blower and are available in several colors but the warranty on the units is not very good.

LENNOX----------------lennoxhearthproducts.com----------5* The WINSLOW model is part of their "Country Collection" and offers a bay view. The unit uses "Smart Heat' technology for clean and efficient burning. The units are sold through authorized dealers and is backed by a very good guarantee.

LOPI------------------lopistoves.com-------------------<1* These units are from TRAVIS INDUSTRIES and are available through dealers in North America and Australia. The PIONEER BAY unit is a lower capacity model that offers either low or high fire operation and features a 130 cfm fan for air circulation in the room. The YANKEE BAY is a high capacity model that can also burn a 50/50 mixture of pellets and corn. The warranty on the units is not as good as most other brands.

NAPOLEON--------------napoleonfireplaces.com------------4* This brand is sold through dealers in North America. They offer two basic models that are backed by a good warranty.

PELPRO----------------pelprostoves.com-----------------<1* This brand is apart of the DANSONS GROUP and is made in Canada. Their standard unit features a large viewing glass and an EZ CLEAN grate. The unit uses "ACUTRON" control and has a large (265 cfm) circulating fan. The units are sold through dealers but their warranty is not as good as most brands.

RAVELLI---------------ecotek.it------------------------<1* These units are made in Italy. They offer a remote control and a timer thermostat. They have a stainless steel heat exchanger for durability and an airwash system for the glass to keep it clean. Their website does not have a stated warranty policy.

REGENCY------------- regency-fire.com ----------------3* These units are from FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTL. and sold through dealers in the USA and Canada. The GREENFIRE GFI55 features a large bay window for wonderful views of the fire. The unit has a relatively large hopper (55 pound) and a variable speed blower for enhanced comfort. An optional thermostat is offered and the units are backed by a good guarantee.

SARANAC---------------savannahheating.com--------------<1* These units are made in Canada by INCA METAL CUTTING LTD. They offer one size (40000 btu/hr) and it can be controlled manually or with a thermostat. The warranty on the units (especially the heat exchanger) is not very good.

SUMMERS HEAT----------englanderstoves.com--------------<1* These units are from ENGLAND'S STOVE WORKS. The 55-SHPEPI units are EPA certified and offer one-touch ignition as well as a variable speed blower to circulate the warm air throughout the room. The warranty on the units is not as good as most brands.

TimberRidge-----------englanderstoves.com--------------<1* This is another brand from ENGLAND'S STOVE WORKS. The 55-TRPEPI units are EPA certified and offer one-touch ignition as well as a variable speed blower to circulate the warm air throughout the room. The warranty on the units is not as good as most brands.

TIMBERWOLF------------timberwolffireplaces.com----------1* This brand is made by WOLF STEEL LTD and is available in North America. The TPI35 is a basic unit that is certified to burn a 50/50 mixture of wood pellets and corn as well as wood pellets only. They offer an optional remote control but the warranty on the unit is not as good as other brands.