US Stove US5522-W
#8 in Pellet stovesFull review
A big hopper pellet stove for buyers who want days of thermostat controlled heat between fills and app control. Pair it with backup power if outages are common.
Amazon $1,599.99$1,599.99
The US Stove US5522-W rates 3.7 among pellet stoves stoves; the Ashley Hearth AW2020-P rates 3.4 among wood stoves ones. The Ashley Hearth AW2020-P costs $500 less ($1,099.99 vs $1,599.99).
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
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (pellet stoves and wood stoves), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | US Stove US5522-W | Ashley Hearth AW2020-P |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 80 76% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 50 70% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 28 $49.09 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,599.99, 32,591 BTU) | 45 $32.21 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,099.99, 34,150 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 39 1.5 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 35 1.6 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 100 limited lifetime warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 100 up to 80 hours per hopper, thermostat, app control | 73 takes 21 in logs, blower optional |
Specifications
| US Stove US5522-W | Ashley Hearth AW2020-P | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 76% | 70% |
| Emissions | 1.5 g/h | 1.6 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 13,640 to 32,591 BTU | 11,565 to 34,150 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Wood pellets | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 33,000 BTU | 89,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 3,000 sq ft | 2,000 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Included | Optional |
| Thermostat | Yes | No |
| App control | Yes | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | - | 1.6 cu ft |
| Longest log | - | 21 in |
| Hopper | 170 lb | - |
| Burn time per hopper | 80 h | - |
| Power needed | 120 V outlet | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 3 in | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 26 x 30 x 40 in (W x D x H) | 27 x 21 x 31.4 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 264 lb | 297 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | Limited lifetime |