Comfort Glow CGPS2200
#9 in Pellet stovesFull review
A big hopper pellet stove from United States Stove Company for long unattended burns in a larger home.
Amazon $1,532.21$1,532.21
The Comfort Glow CGPS2200 rates 3.6 among pellet stoves stoves; the Vermont Castings Encore rates 3.4 among wood stoves ones. The Comfort Glow CGPS2200 costs $2,636.79 less ($1,532.21 vs $4,169).
Vermont Castings Encore
#7 in Wood stovesFull review
For a mid size home that wants a classic enameled cast iron stove with top loading and clean catalytic burning.
Forge & Flame $4,169 Leisure Time $4,169$4,169
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 | Comfort Glow CGPS2200 | Vermont Castings Encore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 75 75% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 84 76.8% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 40 $42.21 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,532.21, 36,300 BTU) | 0 $112.37 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($4,169, 37,100 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 61 1 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 56 1.1 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 100 10-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 80 up to 80 hours per hopper, thermostat | 80 takes 22 in logs, blower optional |
Specifications
| Comfort Glow CGPS2200 | Vermont Castings Encore | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 75% | 76.8% |
| Emissions | 1 g/h | 1.1 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 8,950 to 36,300 BTU | 12,800 to 37,100 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Wood pellets | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | - | 48,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,800 sq ft | 2,200 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | Yes |
| Blower | Included | Optional |
| Thermostat | Yes | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | - | 2.3 cu ft |
| Longest log | - | 22 in |
| Hopper | 120 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 |
| Safety listing | - | OMNI |
| Dimensions | 26 x 27 x 37.5 in (W x D x H) | 27 x 22.75 x 25.75 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 245 lb | - |
| Warranty | - | 10 years |