Englander Blue Ridge 500
#7 in Wood stovesFull review
A large pedestal stove for a bigger home, with a 3.5 cu ft firebox and up to 10 hours on a load. Have it installed to the manual and local code.
Englander $1,749$1,749
The Englander Blue Ridge 500 rates 3.4 among wood stoves stoves; the ComfortBilt HP75C Cast Iron rates 3.1 among pellet stoves ones. The Englander Blue Ridge 500 costs $3,150 less ($1,749 vs $4,899).
ComfortBilt HP75C Cast Iron
#24 in Pellet stovesFull review
A premium cast iron pellet stove for buyers who want a traditional look and a wide heat range, and will pay dealer prices for it.
ComfortBilt $4,899$4,899
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 (wood stoves and pellet 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 | Englander Blue Ridge 500 | ComfortBilt HP75C Cast Iron |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 55 71% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 100 81% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 49 $30.26 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,749, 57,800 BTU) | 0 $113.15 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($4,899, 43,298 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 35 1.6 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 43 1.4 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 44 5-year warranty | 22 3-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 80 takes 22 in logs, blower optional | 44 up to 22 hours per hopper, thermostat |
Specifications
| Englander Blue Ridge 500 | ComfortBilt HP75C Cast Iron | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 71% | 81% |
| Emissions | 1.6 g/h | 1.4 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 17,200 to 57,800 BTU | 10,525 to 43,298 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Cord wood | Wood pellets |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 110,000 BTU | 43,298 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,700 sq ft | 3,000 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Optional | Included |
| Thermostat | No | Yes |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | 3.5 cu ft | - |
| Longest log | 22 in | - |
| Hopper | - | 65 lb |
| Burn time per hopper | - | 22 h |
| Power needed | None | 120 V outlet |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 6 in | - |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 28.125 x 31.25 x 35.125 in (W x D x H) | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2024-07 |