Englander Blue Ridge 500
#7 in Wood stovesFull review
A large pedestal stove for a bigger home, with a 3.5 cu ft firebox and up to 10 hours on a load. Have it installed to the manual and local code.
Englander $1,749$1,749
The Englander Blue Ridge 500 is the better stove overall, rated 3.4 to 3.1. The Englander Blue Ridge 500 leads on efficiency, convenience and emissions. The Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P wins on warranty and value. The Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P costs $749 less ($1,000 vs $1,749).
Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P
#12 in Wood stovesFull review
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 $1,000$1,000
Prices 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 500 for efficiency (71% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) vs 66% EPA tested efficiency (HHV)), convenience (takes 22 in logs, blower optional vs takes 18 in logs, blower optional) and emissions (1.6 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) vs 2.4 g/h of smoke particles (EPA)).
- 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 $30.26 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,749, 57,800 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 500 | Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 55 71% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 30 66% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 49 $30.26 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,749, 57,800 BTU) | 63 $25.20 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,000, 39,683 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 35 1.6 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% | 80 takes 22 in logs, blower optional | 50 takes 18 in logs, blower optional |
Specifications
| Englander Blue Ridge 500 | Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 71% | 66% |
| Emissions | 1.6 g/h | 2.4 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 17,200 to 57,800 BTU | 13,846 to 39,683 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Cord wood | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 110,000 BTU | 68,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,700 sq ft | 1,200 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Optional | Optional |
| Thermostat | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | 3.5 cu ft | 1.3 cu ft |
| Longest log | 22 in | 18 in |
| Power needed | None | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 6 in | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 28.125 x 31.25 x 35.125 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 |