With our stove ratings, you can compare wood stove models side by side using our Head To Head tool. You can compare over 130 models from 33 different brands in nine categories such as warranty, heating capacity, cost, efficiency, & where they are made. You can also read the individual reviews of each brand below. These ratings are for stand alone heating appliances that burn wood. Our simple rating system gives each brand a color code and a star rating. If the card is green, then, that is one of the top picks from HvacRepairGuy. If the card is yellow, then, that would be a budget pick from HvacRepairgGuy. If the card is red, then, the brand is not recommended by HvacRepairGuy. With our wood stove reviews, you can cut through the sales hype and find value. It truly is like you were taking a repairman shopping with you!
This brand is from US Stove and can be purchased at many hardware and home improvement stores as well as through their Amazon store. The stoves feature large windows for viewing the fire with an airwash system to keep the glass clean as well as a pedestal base for the modern look and feel. The units have a fire brick lined combustion chamber for cleaner burning but they do not include a blower as standard equipment. They are available in three sizes and are approved for installation in mobile homes as well as being backed by a good warranty.
This brand is made in Canada by VALLEY COMFORT SYSTEMS and in the USA by BLAZE KING INDUSTRIES but the brand is only sold through authorized dealers and the warranty on the units is not very good when compared to other brands. The units use catalytic combustion which requires more maintenance and periodic replacement of the combustor. The stoves have large windows for viewing the fire with an airwash system to keep the glass clean but they do not include a blower as standard equipment. The Ashford models are available in two sizes and have traditional styling while the Chinook models have a very modern look and feel. The Boxer 24.1 model has wood storage in the pedestal base which is very convenient and adds a rustic look to any room. The King 40 and Princess 32 models are for larger rooms and can be customized with legs or a pedestal base.
This brand is from US Stove and is backed by a good warranty but it is only available through dealers in the USA and Canada. The stoves feature large windows for viewing the fire with an airwash system to keep the glass clean as well as a pedestal base for the modern look and feel. The units have a fire brick lined combustion chamber for cleaner burning but they do not include a blower as standard equipment although they offer an optional variable speed blower. They are available in four sizes and are approved for installation in mobile homes.
This brand is from New Buck Corporation and is only sold through dealers in the USA. The stoves have large windows for viewing the fire with an airwash system to keep the glass clean and a standard blower for distributing the heat throughout the room. They are available in four sizes and are approved for installation in mobile homes but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands.
This brand is from STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL and can be purchased directly through their website but the warranty is not very good when compared to other brands. The stoves feature large windows for viewing the fire with an airwash system to keep the glass clean as well as a pedestal base for the modern look and feel. The units do not have a blower as standard equipment but they can be purchased as an option and they are available in five sizes to meet the needs of just about any home.
This brand is made in Canada and can be ordered directly from the factory but their guarantee is not as good as some of the other brands. The CFS series offers stoves with a large glass and an air wash system for great views of the fire as well as an optional fan kit. The stoves are available in four sizes from 41,000 to 68,000 BTU and have a pedestal base with log storage. The units can be operated with the door open or closed and they offer an optional barbecue grill as well as an optional duct kit so that heat can be ducted to another room.
This brand is manufactured in Canada by STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL and can be purchased at various hardware and home improvement stores as well as through their website. The stoves are EPA certified for clean burning, are reasonably priced and are backed by a very good warranty. The Deco range offers three sizes of stoves from 45,000 to 75,000 BTU on a pedestal base with log storage while the Escape range offers four sizes from 45,000 to 110,000 BTU with a standard pedestal base. They have a large window and an air wash system for great views of the fire but they do not include a blower as standard equipment although a variable speed fan can be ordered as an option.
This brand is a division of ROYALL PRODUCTS and made in the USA by RJM MANUFACTURING INC. The BAY 2012C stove uses dual catalytic combustors which requires more maintenance and periodic replacement of the combustors. The Bay 2012C model features a standard three speed blower while the Bay2012 does not but a blower can be ordered as an option. They have a large bay window for viewing the fire and air wash to keep the glass clean. The units are relatively expensive and their guarantee is not as good as other brands.
These wood stoves are made in Canada by STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL and they have a fire brick lined combustion chamber and a durable stainless steel secondary air system for cleaner burning. They offer EPA certified models that feature traditional styling combined with large windows for viewing the fire and a self-cleaning glass system to keep the windows clean. They are available in five sizes from 40,000 to 110,000 BTU to match the needs of any home but most of the models do not include a blower as standard equipment although a variable speed blower is offered as an option. The stoves are backed by a very good warranty but they are only sold through their dealer network. The Solution 3.5 model has a more modern look and feel with a pedestal base and it has a standard blower for distributing the heat throughout the room.
This brand is made in Canada by Stove Builder International and they are backed by a good warranty but they are only sold through a dealer network and it is very limited and hard to find a dealer. The stoves are available in two sizes and feature large windows for viewing the fire with an airwash system to keep the glass clean. They do not include a blower to circulate the heat as standard equipment but an optional variable speed blower is available.
This brand is made in Germany and is available in the USA through Hearthstone dealers but the stoves use catalytic combustors which requires more maintenance and periodic replacement of the combustors. The Bari model features unique modern round styling, the ability to rotate the stove and they have a large curved window for viewing the fire. The Bari Plus model is lined with thermal brick for heat storage and more uniform heat production from the stove. The stoves are backed by a very good warranty but the dealer network is very limited.
These stoves are made in the USA and are backed by a very good warranty but are only available through their limited dealer network. The Green Mountain collection offers stoves with traditional cast iron styling and a soapstone lined firebox for heat storage. The stoves use catalytic combustors which requires more maintenance and periodic replacement of the combustors. They do not include a blower as standard equipment for distributing the heat but a single speed fan is offered as an option.
This brand is made by STOLL FIREPLACE and is available in the USA but only through a very limited dealer network. They feature large windows with an air wash system to keep the glass clean for viewing the fire and a thermostatically controlled fan for improved air circulation. The 1500 & 2500 models use catalytic combustors which requires more maintenance and periodic replacement of the combustors while the 1300 and 1600 models are non-catalytic. The warranty on the units is not very good when compared to other brands.
This brand is from INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS and is sold through a very limited dealer network. They offer stoves that feature Thermal Fin Technology which provides for more heat transferred into the room. The units do not have a blower as standard equipment but they offer an optional variable speed blower. The Grandview models feature a step top for a more rustic look while the Tahoma models have modern styling with a pedestal base. The stoves feature large windows for viewing the fire with an airwash system to keep the glass clean but they are relatively expensive and the warranty is not very good when compared to other brands.
These units are made in Canada and are sold through a limited dealer network but the guarantee is not as good as some of the other brands. The stoves feature large windows with self-cleaning glass for viewing the fire and a refractory brick lined firebox with a durable stainless steel secondary air system for clean burning. The Apollo model has a blower with duct connections on the top of the stove for distributing the air but the unit is rather odd looking and not something that would fit into the decor of most homes. The Pioneer model has more traditional styling while the Score model has a modern look and feel but neither include a blower as standard equipment although a single speed fan is offered as an accessory.
This brand is made in Norway and is sold through a limited dealer network. The stoves feature traditional styling with clean burning technology and large windows for viewing the fire. The stoves do not have a blower to distribute the heat as standard equipment and their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands.
This brand is made in the USA, sold through a limited dealer network, and their warranty is not very good when compared to other brands. The stoves feature clean burning technology and large windows for viewing the fire but they do not include a blower as standard equipment although a variable speed fan is offered as an option. They offer two sizes of stoves with firebrick lined chambers for cleaner burning and enhanced heating capacity.
This brand is made in Canada and is sold through a limited dealer network but their warranty is not very good when compared to other brands. The stoves feature large windows for viewing the fire with an airwash system to keep the glass clean but they do not include a blower as standard equipment although a fan is offered as an option. They offer two sizes of stoves with modern styling with a pedestal base and they have a firebrick lined chamber for cleaner burning and enhanced heating capacity.
This brand is made in the USA by Travis Industries and is sold through a limited dealer network. The stoves feature traditional styling combined with their NexGen-Fyre technology to provide a clean burning stove and they feature a unique automatic ignition system which eliminates the hassle of starting the stove. They do not include blowers as standard equipment but they offer a single speed blower as an option. The warranty on the heat exchanger is not as good as other brands but their hot surface ignition system puts them in a class by themselves. The Answer model features a 59,527 BTU heating capacity and traditional styling with legs while the Evergreen model offers a 70,720 BTU heating capacity and either legs or a pedestal base. The Liberty model features a step top and a 63,239 BTU heating capacity while the Rockport model is a cast iron catalytic stove with a 55,466 BTU capacity and a 82% heating efficiency.
This brand is made in the USA and can be purchased through their website where you can customize your stove or through a very limited network. The stoves have large windows for viewing the fire with an airwash system for keeping the glass clean but they are only available in two sizes. They use catalytic combustion which requires more maintenance and periodic replacement of the combustor but they are backed by a very good warranty. The stoves are available in three ultra-modern styles with the tower and bench models providing log storage spaces.
This brand is made in Canada by Wolf Steel Limited and is sold through dealers in the USA & Canada. The S Series offers two sizes of stoves with a pedestal base and large windows for viewing the fire but they do not have a blower as standard equipment to circulate the heat. A single speed fan is offered as an optional add-on and, although the firebox is guaranteed for life, the warranty on the other parts is not very good when compared with many other brands.
These wood stoves are made in Canada by STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL and they have a fire brick lined combustion chamber and a durable stainless steel secondary air system for cleaner burning. They offer EPA certified models that feature traditional styling combined with large windows for viewing the fire and a self-cleaning glass system to keep the windows clean. They are available in five sizes from 45,000 to 110,000 BTU to match the needs of any home. The stoves are backed by a very good warranty but they are only sold through their dealer network. The Inspire 2000 model features a pedestal base with log storage and, although it does not have a blower as standard equipment, a variable speed fan is offered as an option while the Matrix model has a standard blower.
These wood stoves are made in Canada and are available through dealers in North America. They offer a wide variety of styles, sizes and either steel or cast iron construction and the units use wood gasification technology for clean and efficient burning. The stoves have large windows with an airwash system for viewing the fire and their unique floating firebox technology minimizes thermal fatigue on the firebox. They have a "Build-My-Stove" feature on their website where you can customize the units to suit your home and the units are backed by a very good warranty. The Vista LE model are steel stoves with modern styling and a pedestal base while the Vista Classic LE and Super Classic LE models have the option for porcelain clad side panels for a more traditional look and feel. The Neo 1.6 LE and Neo 2.5 LE models have very modern styling while the Alderlea models are traditional cast iron stoves.
These stoves are made in the USA by GHP GROUP INC. and they are available online or through many hardware/home improvement centers but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands. They have a brick lined firebox for even heat distribution as well as an air wash system to keep the glass clean for fire viewing. The WS models offer traditional styling but do not include a blower as standard equipment although a variable speed fan is offered as an option. The LWS models include a variable speed blower while the HWS model is approved for installation in mobile homes.
This brand is from HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES and is backed by a very good warranty but they are only sold through a limited dealer network. The stoves feature their automatic combustion control to make startups easier and they have large windows with an airwash system for great views of the fire. The Discovery Series offers three sizes of stoves with a pedestal base that includes log storage while the Millennium Series features modern styling with a pedestal base. The Step Top models offer a more traditional look and are available in two sizes. The units have a variable speed fan to distribute the heat throughout the room.
This brand is from Fireplace Products International Limited which is a part of Nibe group and is available worldwide through a limited dealer network. The stoves feature large windows for viewing the fire with an airwash system to keep the glass clean. Although they do not include a blower for distributing the heat as standard equipment, they do offer fans as an option as well as pedestal bases as an option. The Classic models are non-catalytic stoves with lower efficiencies while the Cascades and Pro-Series models are hybrid catalytic units. The hybrid models have a catalytic combustor which increases the efficiency but also requires more maintenance and the combustor will wear out at some point requiring replacement.
This brand is made in the USA and is also available in Canada through a number of hearth and specialty retailers. The stoves feature large windows for viewing the fire with an airwash system to keep the glass clean. Although the units do not include a blower for distributing the heat as standard equipment, they offer a variable speed fan as an option. The S2300 is available with either a pedestal base or with legs and has a 31,300 BTU heating capacity and a 73% efficiency rating. The S8000II model uses a catalytic combustor for cleaner and more efficient burning but requires more maintenance and periodic replacement of the combustor.
This brand is from INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS and is sold through a very limited dealer network. The stoves have large windows for viewing the fire with an airwash system to keep the glass clean. Although the units do not include a blower for distributing the heat as standard equipment, they offer a variable speed fan as an option. The stoves use high density firebrick for clean and efficient burning and they are available in two sizes but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands.
This brand is made in Canada by Wolf Steel Limited and is available through dealers in North America. They offer EPA certified clean burning stoves with a refractory lined firebox and large windows for viewing the fire with an airwash system to keep the glass clean. Although the units do not include a blower for distributing the heat as standard equipment, they offer a variable speed fan as an option. They offer leg or pedestal base kits but the warranty (especially on the heat exchanger) is not very good when compared to other brands.
This brand is made in the USA and is available at Tractor Supply Stores. The US1269E model has a very rustic look with cast iron construction and a cooking surface on the top. The US1100E-L model has traditional styling with a 68,000 BTU capacity and an optional variable speed blower. The US2500E-L model includes a standard blower and has a heating capacity of 112,800 BTU while the US3200E-P has a pedestal base and a large 152,000 BTU heating capacity. The stoves are reasonably priced and are backed by a pretty good guarantee.
This brand is made in the USA by Hearth & Home Technologies and the brand features both catalytic and non-catalytic units that have a traditional look and feel to them. Their Flexburn models gives the option of burning the stoves with or without using the catalytic combustor but catalytic combustors eventually need replaced and usually require more maintenance. All of the stoves feature their C3 combustion control which automatically adjusts the primary and secondary combustion air for clean and efficient burning. They have cook tops and can be loaded from the top which is easier but they are only sold through a dealer network and they are relatively expensive. The guarantee on the stoves is not very good when compared to other brands.
These units are made in China for US Stove and the relatively inexpensive stoves are sold at Menards, Northern Tool, & Wilco Farm Stores but their warranty is not very good when compared to other brands. The VG1120-L model has traditional styling with legs and a 68,000 BTU heating capacity while the VG2020-P & VG2520-P models have a more modern look and feel to them with a pedestal base. The stoves have a firebrick lined combustion chamber for cleaner and more efficient burning as well as large windows for viewing the fire with an airwash system to keep the glass clean.
This brand is made in the USA and offers both traditional catalytic stoves as well as hybrid models that can be purchased directly through their website but the guarantee on the stoves is not very good when compared to other brands. The units use a catalytic combustor for cleaner and more efficient burning but requires more maintenance and periodic replacement of the combustor. The stoves have traditional styling with soapstone and a cooktop.
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