A small, clean burning pedestal stove for a cabin, room or small house, with a tested 74% HHV efficiency. The short 5 hour maximum burn means more reloads overnight.
Englander $1,099The Englander Blue Ridge 100 N is the better stove overall, rated 3.8 to 3.5. The Englander Blue Ridge 100 N leads on value and efficiency. The Drolet HT-3000 wins on convenience and warranty. The Englander Blue Ridge 100 N costs $800 less ($1,099 vs $1,899).
A low cost way to heat a large home up to about 2,700 sq ft with wood, with a big firebox for long burns.
Drolet $1,899Prices 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Englander Blue Ridge 100 N for value ($15.42 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,099, 71,262 BTU) vs $32.85 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,899, 57,800 BTU)) and efficiency (74% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) vs 71% EPA tested efficiency (HHV)).
- Choose the Drolet HT-3000 for convenience (takes 22 in logs, blower optional vs takes 17 in logs, blower optional) and warranty (limited lifetime warranty vs 5-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every wood stoves stove; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Englander Blue Ridge 100 N | Drolet HT-3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 70 74% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 55 71% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 98 $15.42 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,099, 71,262 BTU) | 43 $32.85 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,899, 57,800 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 32 1.7 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 35 1.6 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 44 5-year warranty | 100 limited lifetime warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 42 takes 17 in logs, blower optional | 80 takes 22 in logs, blower optional |
Specifications
| Englander Blue Ridge 100 N | Drolet HT-3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 74% | 71% |
| Emissions | 1.7 g/h | 1.6 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 18,782 to 71,262 BTU | 17,200 to 57,800 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Cord wood | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 75,000 BTU | 110,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 1,200 sq ft | 2,700 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Optional | Optional |
| Thermostat | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | 1.9 cu ft | 3.5 cu ft |
| Longest log | 17 in | 22 in |
| Power needed | None | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 6 in | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 18.5 x 29.5 x 30.375 in (W x D x H) | 28.125 x 31.25 x 36.375 in (W x D x H) |
| Warranty | 5 years | Limited lifetime |
