Drolet HT-3000
#5 in Wood stovesFull review
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 $1,899$1,899
The Drolet HT-3000 is the better stove overall, rated 3.5 to 3.4. The Drolet HT-3000 leads on warranty. The Englander Blue Ridge 500 costs $150 less ($1,749 vs $1,899).
Englander Blue Ridge 500
#15 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
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Drolet HT-3000 for 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 | Drolet HT-3000 | Englander Blue Ridge 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 55 71% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 55 71% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 43 $32.85 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,899, 57,800 BTU) | 49 $30.26 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,749, 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% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 44 5-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 80 takes 22 in logs, blower optional | 80 takes 22 in logs, blower optional |
Specifications
| Drolet HT-3000 | Englander Blue Ridge 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 110,000 BTU | 110,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,700 sq ft | 2,700 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Optional | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 28.125 x 31.25 x 36.375 in (W x D x H) | 28.125 x 31.25 x 35.125 in (W x D x H) |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | 5 years |