The leg version of the Blue Ridge 300 for a medium house, with an 8 hour maximum burn. It costs $30 less than the pedestal 300P.
Englander $1,419The Englander Blue Ridge 300L and the Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P are evenly matched, rated 3.2 and 3.1. The Englander Blue Ridge 300L leads on efficiency and convenience. The Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P wins on warranty and value. The Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P costs $419 less ($1,000 vs $1,419).
The pedestal version of US Stove’s 1,200 sq ft plate steel stove, for buyers who want a cleaner look for a room or small house. It burns more wood than more efficient stoves of its size.
Amazon $1,000Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Englander Blue Ridge 300L for efficiency (72% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) vs 66% EPA tested efficiency (HHV)) and convenience (takes 20 in logs, blower optional vs takes 18 in logs, blower optional).
- Choose the Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P for warranty (limited lifetime warranty vs 5-year warranty) and value ($25.20 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,000, 39,683 BTU) vs $31.89 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,419, 44,500 BTU)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every wood stoves stove; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Englander Blue Ridge 300L | Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 60 72% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 30 66% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 46 $31.89 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,419, 44,500 BTU) | 63 $25.20 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,000, 39,683 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 15 2.3 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 12 2.4 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 44 5-year warranty | 100 limited lifetime warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 65 takes 20 in logs, blower optional | 50 takes 18 in logs, blower optional |
Specifications
| Englander Blue Ridge 300L | Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 72% | 66% |
| Emissions | 2.3 g/h | 2.4 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 14,200 to 44,500 BTU | 13,846 to 39,683 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Cord wood | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 75,000 BTU | 68,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,100 sq ft | 1,200 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Optional | Optional |
| Thermostat | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | 2.4 cu ft | 1.3 cu ft |
| Longest log | 20 in | 18 in |
| Power needed | None | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 6 in | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 25.5 x 28 x 30.625 in (W x D x H) | 22.5 x 21.1 x 31.7 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | - | 233 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | Limited lifetime |
