BTU, firebox size and the two labels that matter
The 5 highest scores among the 14 wood stoves we cover that have a checked Amazon.com listing. Scores are out of ten and only compare models inside this category.
| # | Model | Our score | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashley Hearth AW3200-P Wood StoveBest for: A large, open house with room to run a big fire and helpers to move the stove. | 8.1/10 | ≈ $1200 | Check price on Amazon: Ashley Hearth AW3200-P Wood Stove |
| 2 | Vogelzang VG1120E-BL Plate Steel Wood StoveBest for: A buyer who wants a blower in the box and will request the spec sheet. | 8.1/10 | ≈ $1414 | Check price on Amazon: Vogelzang VG1120E-BL Plate Steel Wood Stove |
| 3 | Pleasant Hearth HWS-1200-B Pedestal Wood StoveBest for: A main heat source for a mid-size home | 7.8/10 | ≈ $1,424 | Check price on Amazon: Pleasant Hearth HWS-1200-B Pedestal Wood Stove |
| 4 | US Stove US1100E-L Wood StoveBest for: A buyer who finds the Ashley out of stock and wants the same size class. | 7.8/10 | ≈ $1100 | Check price on Amazon: US Stove US1100E-L Wood Stove |
| 5 | Comfort Glow CGWS1500 Pedestal Wood StoveBest for: A buyer who prefers a pedestal look and a similar price to Ashley. | 7.7/10 | ≈ $1011 | Check price on Amazon: Comfort Glow CGWS1500 Pedestal Wood Stove |
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Every US wood stove listing leads with a BTU figure and a square footage, and neither describes your house. The firmer numbers are the firebox volume and the log length. Wood stoves run from small cabin models that take 11 inch logs to large ones that take 22 inch logs and weigh hundreds of pounds, and most need no electricity at all. Prices here were read on Amazon.com from a New York address.
89,000 BTU stated · up to 2,000 sq ft · 21 in logs · firebox listed at both 1.6 and 2.0 cu ft · no catalyst
The mid-size Ashley: 89,000 BTU and 21 inch logs, mobile home approved with a separate kit, on a listing that gives two different firebox sizes.
Best for: A buyer with a larger room who can confirm the firebox size with the maker first.
cast iron · up to 900 sq ft · 22 in logs · 6 in flue · cooktop surface · EPA certified stated
A cast iron box stove that takes 22 inch logs and has a flat cooktop, with a poor 2.6 stars from 5 ratings.
Best for: A budget cabin owner who needs a cooktop and accepts thin feedback.
≈ $499
26,631 BTU in the table · up to 750 sq ft · 11 in logs · 120.2 lb · 5-year limited warranty
A small steel stove with a 5-year limited warranty and a generous door window, but only 2.4 stars from 8 ratings on Amazon.
Best for: A cabin owner who values warranty length over buyer scores.
≈ $543
26,000 BTU in the table · up to 750 sq ft · 11 in logs · 75% efficiency stated · 139 lb · 8 hour burn stated
A small EPA certified stove for zone heating, with an 11 inch log limit and a weak 3.2 star rating from 33 buyers.
Best for: A tiny house, cabin or single room where floor space decides the choice.
≈ $613
EPA 2020 · 1.89 g/hr · up to 74,000 BTU · 1,800 sq ft · 17 in logs · blower
A certified, US-made stove with the blower included.
Best for: A main heat source for a mid-size home
≈ $1,424
68,000 BTU stated · up to 1,200 sq ft · 1.3 cu ft firebox · 18 in logs · 258 lb · no catalyst
The same stated output and firebox as the Ashley AW1120E, from the same parent company, with 3 ratings instead of 224.
Best for: A buyer who finds the Ashley out of stock and wants the same size class.
≈ $1100
up to 1,200 sq ft · 18 in logs · pedestal base · plate steel · 2-year warranty, defects only
A pedestal stove for 18 inch logs that states 1,200 square feet and a 2-year defect warranty, at about the same price as the Ashley AW1120E-P.
Best for: A buyer who prefers a pedestal look and a similar price to Ashley.
≈ $1011
68,000 BTU stated · up to 1,200 sq ft · 1.3 cu ft firebox · 18 in logs · legs and pedestal · no catalyst
A plate steel stove with 224 Amazon ratings, a secondary burn with no catalyst, and both legs and a pedestal in the box.
Best for: A first-time buyer heating a small house or a large room who wants a stove with a real buyer record: 224 ratings.
≈ $1000
Cast iron · up to 2,500 sq ft · 18 in logs · 6 in top flue · ash drawer
A cast-iron stove for mid-size homes, with an ash drawer.
Best for: Mid-size homes with a 6 in chimney
≈ $1,184
up to 750 sq ft · 11 in logs · 8 hour burn · viewing glass · 6 in flue · 1-year warranty
A compact stove with a large front glass, sized for small spaces, covered by a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects only.
Best for: A small room or cabin where you want to see the fire.
≈ $719
152,000 BTU stated · up to 3,200 sq ft · 3.9 cu ft firebox · 22 in logs · 370 lb · no catalyst
A large stove: 152,000 BTU stated, a 3.9 cubic foot firebox and 22 inch logs, in a 370 pound steel body that ships by freight.
Best for: A large, open house with room to run a big fire and helpers to move the stove.
≈ $1200
68,000 BTU stated · up to 1,200 sq ft · 18 in logs · 6 in flue collar · blower included
Vogelzang’s 68,000 BTU stove includes the blower that others charge extra for, but its listing is short and has no ratings at all.
Best for: A buyer who wants a blower in the box and will request the spec sheet.
≈ $1414
112,800 BTU stated · up to 2,500 sq ft · 21 in logs · plate steel with cast iron door · firebrick lined
A big plate steel stove, stating 112,800 BTU and 21 inch logs, with secondary combustion but only 3 Amazon ratings.
Best for: A buyer who wants large-stove capacity below the Ashley AW3200 price.
≈ $1149
58,030 BTU in the table · 2,500 sq ft stated · 18 in logs · 372.6 lb · 6 in top flue · 5-year limited warranty
A heavy 372 pound stove with a 5-year warranty and airwash glass, but it claims 2,500 square feet from a smaller BTU figure than the 1,200 sq ft stoves.
Best for: A buyer who values a heavy body and a longer warranty over a tidy spec sheet.
≈ $1200
224 buyer ratings, and a limited lifetime warranty on the firebox.
A very small footprint at 13 by 16.4 inches, for 11 inch logs.
A 3.9 cubic foot firebox that takes 22 inch logs.
This site does not rate a particular house, because insulation, climate and layout decide. A square footage claim is a maker’s estimate, so ask a local dealer to run the numbers.
Not to burn. A wood stove burns without power. A blower, where fitted, needs an outlet.
That a sample of the model met the federal particulate limit: 2.0 grams per hour on crib wood, or 2.5 on cordwood. See our EPA page for what it leaves out.
Not for new installs. The 25C credit ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. Check state programs.
Start from the chimney, compare stoves on firebox size and warranty, and treat coverage claims as marketing. A stove lasts for decades, so buyer history and spare parts count for more than a low price. Have the installation inspected and keep a CO alarm on the same level.
The column appears only if four appliances in five state the value. A half-empty column separates nobody.
| Model | Price | Maximum log | Stated heating area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Glow CGWS900 Cast Iron Wood Stove | $499 | 22 in | Up to 900 sq ft |
| Cleveland Iron Works H080 Small Wood Stove | $543 | 11 in | 750 sq ft |
| US Stove TH-100 Small Wood Stove, 750 sq ft | $613 | 11 in | Up to 750 sq ft |
| Comfort Glow Mighty Mini CGWS750 Wood Stove | $719 | 11 in | Up to 750 sq ft |
| Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P Wood Stove | $1000 | 18 in | Up to 1,200 sq ft |
| Comfort Glow CGWS1500 Pedestal Wood Stove | $1011 | 18 in | 1,200 sq ft |
| US Stove US1100E-L Wood Stove | $1100 | 18 in | Up to 1,200 sq ft |
| Comfort Glow CGWS2500 Wood Stove | $1149 | 21 in | Up to 2,500 sq ft |
| Cleveland Iron Works Huron Medium Wood Stove | $1184 | — | — |
| Ashley Hearth AW3200-P Wood Stove | $1200 | 22 in | Up to 3,200 sq ft |
| Canyon Lodge Medium Wood Stove C110 | $1200 | 18 in | Up to 2,500 sq ft |
| Vogelzang VG1120E-BL Plate Steel Wood Stove | $1414 | 18 in | 1,200 sq ft |
| Pleasant Hearth HWS-1200-B Pedestal Wood Stove | $1424 | — | — |
| Ashley Hearth AW2020-P Wood Stove | — | 21 in | Up to 2,000 sq ft |
$499 – $719
4 models
Comfort Glow CGWS900 Cast Iron Wood Stove, Cleveland Iron Works H080 Small Wood Stove, US Stove TH-100 Small Wood Stove, 750 sq ft
$1000 – $1149
4 models
Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P Wood Stove, Comfort Glow CGWS1500 Pedestal Wood Stove, US Stove US1100E-L Wood Stove
$1184 – $1424
5 models
Cleveland Iron Works Huron Medium Wood Stove, Ashley Hearth AW3200-P Wood Stove, Canyon Lodge Medium Wood Stove C110
Specifications: manufacturer sheets for wood heating equipment and the matching Amazon product pages. Prices and availability: read on Amazon.com from a New York address. Every figure in this table names its source.
Most recent revision in this category: November 14, 2026.
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