A mid-size pellet stove for heating a few rooms on a long run per hopper, sold direct by ComfortBilt.
ComfortBilt $1,299The ComfortBilt Alpine HP41 rates 3.5 among pellet stoves stoves; the Englander Blue Ridge 150-I rates 3.5 among inserts ones. The ComfortBilt Alpine HP41 costs $290 less ($1,299 vs $1,589).

A small, efficient wood insert that turns an open fireplace into a real heater for a room or small house. The 90 CFM blower is included.
Englander $1,589Prices 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 inserts), 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 Alpine HP41 | Englander Blue Ridge 150-I |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 100 80% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 75 75% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 44 $40.40 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,299, 32,155 BTU) | 46 $50.13 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,589, 31,700 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 35 1.6 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 39 1.5 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 22 3-year warranty | 44 5-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 41 up to 20 hours per hopper, thermostat | 62 takes 17 in logs, blower included |
Specifications
| ComfortBilt Alpine HP41 | Englander Blue Ridge 150-I | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80% | 75% |
| Emissions | 1.6 g/h | 1.5 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 12,744 to 32,155 BTU | 8,471 to 31,700 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Wood pellets | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Fireplace insert |
| Advertised output | 32,000 BTU | 45,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,200 sq ft | 1,200 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Included | Included |
| Thermostat | Yes | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | - | 1.1 cu ft |
| Longest log | - | 17 in |
| Hopper | 52 lb | - |
| Burn time per hopper | 20 h | - |
| Power needed | 120 V outlet | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | - | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | 18.5 x 23 x 34.5 in (W x D x H) | 27.875 x 21.875 x 20.125 in (W x D x H) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2024-07 | - |