Ashley Hearth AW2020-P
#5 in Wood stovesFull review
A mid size pedestal wood stove for heating a small to medium house with long firewood. Check the maker’s store price before buying on Amazon.
Amazon $1,249.99 US Stove Company $1,099.99$1,099.99
The Ashley Hearth AW2020-P is the better stove overall, rated 3.4 to 2.8. The Ashley Hearth AW2020-P leads on warranty, efficiency and emissions. The Comfort Glow CGWS1500 wins on value. The Comfort Glow CGWS1500 costs $89 less ($1,010.99 vs $1,099.99).
Comfort Glow CGWS1500
#14 in Wood stovesFull review
A mid size stove for a cabin or small home up to about 1,200 sq ft that takes standard 18 in firewood. Pick a more efficient stove if you buy your wood.
Amazon $1,010.99$1,010.99
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 Ashley Hearth AW2020-P for warranty (limited lifetime warranty vs 2-year warranty), efficiency (70% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) vs 66% EPA tested efficiency (HHV)) and emissions (1.6 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) vs 2.4 g/h of smoke particles (EPA)).
- Choose the Comfort Glow CGWS1500 for value ($25.48 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,010.99, 39,683 BTU) vs $32.21 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,099.99, 34,150 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 | Ashley Hearth AW2020-P | Comfort Glow CGWS1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 50 70% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 30 66% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 45 $32.21 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,099.99, 34,150 BTU) | 62 $25.48 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,010.99, 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% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 11 2-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 73 takes 21 in logs, blower optional | 50 takes 18 in logs, blower optional |
Specifications
| Ashley Hearth AW2020-P | Comfort Glow CGWS1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 70% | 66% |
| Emissions | 1.6 g/h | 2.4 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 11,565 to 34,150 BTU | 13,846 to 39,683 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Cord wood | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 89,000 BTU | 68,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,000 sq ft | 1,200 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Optional | Optional |
| Thermostat | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | 1.6 cu ft | 1.3 cu ft |
| Longest log | 21 in | 18 in |
| Power needed | None | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 6 in | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Safety listing | - | UL |
| Dimensions | 27 x 21 x 31.4 in (W x D x H) | 22.5 x 21.5 x 29.5 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 297 lb | - |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2024-02 |