The Comfort Glow CGWI1800 Insert rates 3.3 among inserts stoves; the Drolet ECO-55 Pellet Stove rates 3.0 among pellet stoves ones. The Comfort Glow CGWI1800 Insert costs $1,500 less ($1,299 vs $2,799).
A good value way to turn an open fireplace into a working heater for up to about 1,200 sq ft, with the blower and faceplate included. Have it installed to the manual and local code.
Amazon $1,299A 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 $2,799Prices 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 pellet 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 CGWI1800 Insert | Drolet ECO-55 Pellet Stove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 65 73% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 50 no EPA tested efficiency (neutral score used) |
| Value 30% | 53 $45.67 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,299, 28,445 BTU) | 0 $98.07 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($2,799, 28,540 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 29 1.8 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 64 1 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 11 2-year warranty | 100 limited lifetime warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 70 takes 18 in logs, blower included | 50 up to 51 hours per hopper, no thermostat |
| Comfort Glow CGWI1800 Insert | Drolet ECO-55 Pellet Stove | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 73% | - |
| Emissions | 1.8 g/h | 1 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 10,689 to 28,445 BTU | 6,648 to 28,540 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Cord wood | Wood pellets |
| Type | Fireplace insert | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | - | 39,260 BTU |
| Heats up to | 1,200 sq ft | 2,000 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Included | Included |
| Thermostat | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | 1.2 cu ft | - |
| Longest log | 18 in | - |
| Hopper | - | 60 lb |
| Burn time per hopper | - | 51 h |
| Power needed | 120 V outlet | 120 V outlet |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | - | 3 in |
| Mobile home approved | No | Yes |
| Safety listing | UL | - |
| Dimensions | 44 x 20 x 31 in (W x D x H, with faceplate) | 25.25 x 29.5 x 32.625 in (W x D x H) |
| Warranty | 2 years | Limited lifetime |
| Released | 2024-09 | - |
