Cleveland Iron Works PS130W
#13 in Pellet stovesFull review
A big hopper pellet stove for buyers who want days between fills and app control, accepting below average efficiency.
Amazon $1,499$1,499
The Cleveland Iron Works PS130W is the better stove overall, rated 3.5 to 3.0. The Cleveland Iron Works PS130W leads on value and convenience. The Drolet ECO-55 Pellet Stove wins on warranty and emissions. The Cleveland Iron Works PS130W costs $1,300 less ($1,499 vs $2,799).
Drolet ECO-55 Pellet Stove
#26 in Pellet stovesFull review
A mid priced pellet stove for homes up to about 2,000 sq ft. It burns cleanly and runs about two days per hopper on low.
Drolet $2,799$2,799
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 Cleveland Iron Works PS130W for value ($50.81 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,499, 29,501 BTU) vs $98.07 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($2,799, 28,540 BTU)) and convenience (up to 62.2 hours per hopper, thermostat, app control vs up to 51 hours per hopper, no thermostat).
- Choose the Drolet ECO-55 Pellet Stove for warranty (limited lifetime warranty vs 5-year warranty) and emissions (1 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 pellet stoves stove; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Cleveland Iron Works PS130W | Drolet ECO-55 Pellet Stove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 85 77% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 50 no EPA tested efficiency (neutral score used) |
| Value 30% | 26 $50.81 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,499, 29,501 BTU) | 0 $98.07 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($2,799, 28,540 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 35 1.6 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 64 1 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 44 5-year warranty | 100 limited lifetime warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 100 up to 62.2 hours per hopper, thermostat, app control | 50 up to 51 hours per hopper, no thermostat |
Specifications
| Cleveland Iron Works PS130W | Drolet ECO-55 Pellet Stove | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77% | - |
| Emissions | 1.6 g/h | 1 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 12,746 to 29,501 BTU | 6,648 to 28,540 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Wood pellets | Wood pellets |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 34,129 BTU | 39,260 BTU |
| Heats up to | 3,000 sq ft | 2,000 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Included | Included |
| Thermostat | Yes | No |
| App control | Yes | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Hopper | 130 lb | 60 lb |
| Burn time per hopper | 62.2 h | 51 h |
| Power needed | 120 V outlet | 120 V outlet |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 3 in | 3 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 24 x 24.5 x 36.5 in (W x D x H) | 25.25 x 29.5 x 32.625 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 221 lb | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | Limited lifetime |
| Released | 2018-07 | - |