The Englander Blue Ridge 500-I rates 3.6 among inserts stoves; the Drolet HT-3000 rates 3.5 among wood stoves ones. The Drolet HT-3000 costs $320 less ($1,899 vs $2,219).
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 $2,219A 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.
These two sit in different type classes (inserts 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 weight | Englander Blue Ridge 500-I | Drolet HT-3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 55 71% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 55 71% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 67 $38.39 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($2,219, 57,800 BTU) | 43 $32.85 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,899, 57,800 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 35 1.6 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% | 100 takes 22 in logs, blower included | 80 takes 22 in logs, blower optional |
| Englander Blue Ridge 500-I | Drolet HT-3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 71% | 71% |
| Emissions | 1.6 g/h | 1.6 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 17,200 to 57,800 BTU | 17,200 to 57,800 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Cord wood | Cord wood |
| Type | Fireplace insert | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 110,000 BTU | 110,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,700 sq ft | 2,700 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Included | Optional |
| Thermostat | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | 3.5 cu ft | 3.5 cu ft |
| Longest log | 22 in | 22 in |
| Power needed | None | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 6 in | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 50 x 28.875 x 32 in (W x D x H, with surround) | 28.125 x 31.25 x 36.375 in (W x D x H) |
| Warranty | 5 years | Limited lifetime |
