ComfortBilt HP61 Pellet Stove
#17 in Pellet stovesFull review
A big, heavily built pellet stove for heating a large living area through the night on one hopper.
Amazon $2,199$2,199
The ComfortBilt HP61 Pellet Stove rates 3.4 among pellet stoves stoves; the Comfort Glow CGWS1500 rates 2.8 among wood stoves ones. The Comfort Glow CGWS1500 costs $1,188.01 less ($1,010.99 vs $2,199).
Comfort Glow CGWS1500
#14 in Wood stovesFull review
A mid size stove for a cabin or small home up to about 1,200 sq ft that takes standard 18 in firewood. Pick a more efficient stove if you buy your wood.
Amazon $1,010.99$1,010.99
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 | ComfortBilt HP61 Pellet Stove | Comfort Glow CGWS1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 100 80% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 30 66% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 19 $55.29 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($2,199, 39,769 BTU) | 62 $25.48 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,010.99, 39,683 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 51 1.2 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 12 2.4 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 44 5-year warranty | 11 2-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 48 up to 25 hours per hopper, thermostat | 50 takes 18 in logs, blower optional |
Specifications
| ComfortBilt HP61 Pellet Stove | Comfort Glow CGWS1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80% | 66% |
| Emissions | 1.2 g/h | 2.4 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 17,617 to 39,769 BTU | 13,846 to 39,683 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Wood pellets | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 40,000 BTU | 68,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 3,000 sq ft | 1,200 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Included | Optional |
| Thermostat | Yes | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | - | 1.3 cu ft |
| Longest log | - | 18 in |
| Hopper | 51 lb | - |
| Burn time per hopper | 25 h | - |
| Power needed | 120 V outlet | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | - | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Safety listing | - | UL |
| Dimensions | 24 x 30 x 35 in (W x D x H) | 22.5 x 21.5 x 29.5 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 319.5 lb | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2024-02 |