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 $1,099.99The Ashley Hearth AW2020-P and the Woodstock Progress Hybrid are evenly matched, rated 3.4 and 3.4. The Ashley Hearth AW2020-P leads on value, warranty and convenience. The Woodstock Progress Hybrid wins on efficiency and emissions. The Ashley Hearth AW2020-P costs $3,750.01 less ($1,099.99 vs $4,850).
For buyers who want a very clean, efficient soapstone stove with steady, gentle heat. It costs more than steel stoves of similar output.
Woodstock Soapstone $4,850Prices 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 value ($32.21 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,099.99, 34,150 BTU) vs $137.70 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($4,850, 35,222 BTU)), warranty (limited lifetime warranty vs 1-year warranty) and convenience (takes 21 in logs, blower optional vs takes 22 in logs, no blower offered).
- Choose the Woodstock Progress Hybrid for efficiency (80% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) vs 70% EPA tested efficiency (HHV)) and emissions (0.5 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) vs 1.6 g/h of smoke particles (EPA)).
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 | Woodstock Progress Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 50 70% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 100 80% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 45 $32.21 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,099.99, 34,150 BTU) | 0 $137.70 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($4,850, 35,222 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 35 1.6 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 100 0.5 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 73 takes 21 in logs, blower optional | 60 takes 22 in logs, no blower offered |
Specifications
| Ashley Hearth AW2020-P | Woodstock Progress Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 70% | 80% |
| Emissions | 1.6 g/h | 0.5 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 11,565 to 34,150 BTU | 15,257 to 35,222 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Cord wood | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 89,000 BTU | - |
| Heats up to | 2,000 sq ft | 2,200 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | Yes |
| Blower | Optional | None offered |
| Thermostat | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | 1.6 cu ft | 2.8 cu ft |
| Longest log | 21 in | 22 in |
| Power needed | None | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 6 in | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Safety listing | - | PFS (UL 1482-2022) |
| Dimensions | 27 x 21 x 31.4 in (W x D x H) | 30.5 x 25 x 33.5 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 297 lb | 700 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2011 |
