ComfortBilt Alpine HP42 vs Drolet Escape 1800

Last updated: October 31, 2026

The ComfortBilt Alpine HP42 rates 4.0 among pellet stoves stoves; the Drolet Escape 1800 rates 3.3 among wood stoves ones. The ComfortBilt Alpine HP42 costs $250 less ($1,299 vs $1,549).

ComfortBilt Alpine HP42 vs Drolet Escape 1800

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 weightComfortBilt Alpine HP42Drolet Escape 1800
Overall rating4.0/53.3/5
Efficiency 30%100 86% EPA tested efficiency (HHV)60 72% EPA tested efficiency (HHV)
Value 30%66 $30.66 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,299, 42,370 BTU)39 $34.81 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,549, 44,500 BTU)
Emissions 15%56 1.1 g/h of smoke particles (EPA)15 2.3 g/h of smoke particles (EPA)
Warranty 10%22 3-year warranty100 limited lifetime warranty
Convenience 15%80 up to 80 hours per hopper, thermostat65 takes 20 in logs, blower optional

Specifications

ComfortBilt Alpine HP42Drolet Escape 1800
EPA certification
EPA certifiedYes (2020 standard)Yes (2020 standard)
Efficiency (HHV)86%72%
Emissions1.1 g/h2.3 g/h
Tested heat output14,567 to 42,370 BTU14,200 to 44,500 BTU
Heating
FuelWood pelletsCord wood
TypeFreestandingFreestanding
Advertised output42,000 BTU75,000 BTU
Heats up to2,800 sq ft2,100 sq ft
CatalyticNoNo
BlowerIncludedOptional
ThermostatYesNo
App controlNoNo
Fuel
Firebox-2.4 cu ft
Longest log-20 in
Hopper120 lb-
Burn time per hopper80 h-
Power needed120 V outletNone
Installation
Flue size-6 in
Mobile home approvedYesYes
Dimensions24.75 x 27 x 40 in (W x D x H)25.625 x 25.75 x 32.625 in (W x D x H)
Warranty3 yearsLimited lifetime
Released2024-04-

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