The Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P is the better stove overall, rated 3.1 to 3.1. The Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P costs $99.99 less ($1,000 vs $1,099.99).
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 $1,000A plain, affordable plate steel stove for heating a room or small house with 18 in firewood. Buyers who want to burn less wood should look at a more efficient model.
Amazon $1,099.99Prices 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.
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 | Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P | US Stove US1100E-L |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 30 66% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 30 66% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 63 $25.20 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,000, 39,683 BTU) | 56 $27.72 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,099.99, 39,683 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 12 2.4 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 12 2.4 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 100 limited lifetime warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 50 takes 18 in logs, blower optional | 50 takes 18 in logs, blower optional |
| Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P | US Stove US1100E-L | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 66% | 66% |
| Emissions | 2.4 g/h | 2.4 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 13,846 to 39,683 BTU | 13,846 to 39,683 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Cord wood | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 68,000 BTU | 68,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 1,200 sq ft | 1,200 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Optional | Optional |
| Thermostat | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | 1.3 cu ft | 1.3 cu ft |
| Longest log | 18 in | 18 in |
| Power needed | None | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 6 in | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 22.5 x 21.1 x 31.7 in (W x D x H) | 24.5 x 21.3 x 30.9 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 233 lb | 233 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | Limited lifetime |
