ComfortBilt Alpine HP42
#1 in Pellet stovesFull review
A high efficiency, big hopper pellet stove for heating a whole house for days between fills, at a mid-range price.
Amazon $1,299$1,299
The ComfortBilt Alpine HP42 rates 4.0 among pellet stoves stoves; the Englander Blue Ridge 500-I rates 3.6 among inserts ones. The ComfortBilt Alpine HP42 costs $920 less ($1,299 vs $2,219).
Englander Blue Ridge 500-I
#1 in InsertsFull review
A large wood insert for heating a bigger home from a big fireplace, with up to 10 hours on a load and the blower included. Check that your fireplace opening is large enough before buying.
Englander $2,219$2,219
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 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 HP42 | Englander Blue Ridge 500-I |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 100 86% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 55 71% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 66 $30.66 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,299, 42,370 BTU) | 67 $38.39 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($2,219, 57,800 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 56 1.1 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 35 1.6 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 22 3-year warranty | 44 5-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 80 up to 80 hours per hopper, thermostat | 100 takes 22 in logs, blower included |
Specifications
| ComfortBilt Alpine HP42 | Englander Blue Ridge 500-I | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 86% | 71% |
| Emissions | 1.1 g/h | 1.6 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 14,567 to 42,370 BTU | 17,200 to 57,800 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Wood pellets | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Fireplace insert |
| Advertised output | 42,000 BTU | 110,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,800 sq ft | 2,700 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Included | Included |
| Thermostat | Yes | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | - | 3.5 cu ft |
| Longest log | - | 22 in |
| Hopper | 120 lb | - |
| Burn time per hopper | 80 h | - |
| Power needed | 120 V outlet | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | - | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | 24.75 x 27 x 40 in (W x D x H) | 50 x 28.875 x 32 in (W x D x H, with surround) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2024-04 | - |