The Englander Blue Ridge 500-I rates 3.6 among inserts stoves; the Buck Stove Model 91 rates 3.4 among wood stoves ones. The Englander Blue Ridge 500-I costs $2,113 less ($2,219 vs $4,332).
A large wood insert for heating a bigger home from a big fireplace, with up to 10 hours on a load and the blower included. Check that your fireplace opening is large enough before buying.
Englander $2,219For very large homes or drafty farmhouses that need maximum heat from wood with a big catalytic firebox.
Woodland Direct $4,332Prices 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.
These two sit in different type classes (inserts 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 | Englander Blue Ridge 500-I | Buck Stove Model 91 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 55 71% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 100 80.4% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 67 $38.39 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($2,219, 57,800 BTU) | 0 $69.04 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($4,332, 62,745 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 35 1.6 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 25 1.9 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 44 5-year warranty | 44 5-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 100 takes 22 in logs, blower included | 100 takes 23 in logs, blower included |
| Englander Blue Ridge 500-I | Buck Stove Model 91 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 71% | 80.4% |
| Emissions | 1.6 g/h | 1.9 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 17,200 to 57,800 BTU | 10,400 to 62,745 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Cord wood | Cord wood |
| Type | Fireplace insert | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 110,000 BTU | - |
| Heats up to | 2,700 sq ft | 3,200 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | Yes |
| Blower | Included | Included |
| Thermostat | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | 3.5 cu ft | 4.4 cu ft |
| Longest log | 22 in | 23 in |
| Power needed | None | 120 V outlet |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 6 in | 8 in |
| Mobile home approved | No | No |
| Safety listing | - | PFS/TECO (UL 1482) |
| Dimensions | 50 x 28.875 x 32 in (W x D x H, with surround) | 34.25 x 28.875 x 23.1875 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | - | 620 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
