ComfortBilt HP22i Pellet Insert
#2 in InsertsFull review
A strong, efficient pellet insert for anyone who wants real heat from an existing fireplace. Have it installed to the manual and local code.
Amazon $2,499$2,499
The ComfortBilt HP22i Pellet Insert rates 3.5 among inserts stoves; the Englander Blue Ridge 300P rates 3.2 among wood stoves ones. The Englander Blue Ridge 300P costs $1,050 less ($1,449 vs $2,499).
Englander Blue Ridge 300P
#11 in Wood stovesFull review
A mid size pedestal stove for a medium house, with an 8 hour maximum burn and side to side loading. Have it installed to the manual and local code.
Englander $1,449$1,449
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 (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 | ComfortBilt HP22i Pellet Insert | Englander Blue Ridge 300P |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 100 81% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 60 72% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 30 $61.42 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($2,499, 40,689 BTU) | 44 $32.56 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,449, 44,500 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 61 1 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 15 2.3 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 44 5-year warranty | 44 5-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 38 up to 18 hours per hopper, thermostat | 65 takes 20 in logs, blower optional |
Specifications
| ComfortBilt HP22i Pellet Insert | Englander Blue Ridge 300P | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 81% | 72% |
| Emissions | 1 g/h | 2.3 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 12,820 to 40,689 BTU | 14,200 to 44,500 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Wood pellets | Cord wood |
| Type | Fireplace insert | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 40,689 BTU | 75,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,800 sq ft | 2,100 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Included | Optional |
| Thermostat | Yes | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | - | 2.4 cu ft |
| Longest log | - | 20 in |
| Hopper | 47 lb | - |
| Burn time per hopper | 18 h | - |
| Power needed | 120 V outlet | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 3 in | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | - | 25.5 x 28 x 33.25 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 262 lb | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |