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
The Englander Blue Ridge 500 is the better stove overall, rated 3.4 to 3.1. The Englander Blue Ridge 500 leads on value, warranty and convenience. The Woodstock Ideal Steel Hybrid wins on efficiency and emissions. The Englander Blue Ridge 500 costs $1,841 less ($1,749 vs $3,590).
Woodstock Ideal Steel Hybrid
#26 in Wood stovesFull review
For heating a large home on wood with long, clean overnight burns. A catalytic hybrid with a big firebox, sold direct with a money back trial.
Woodstock Soapstone $3,590$3,590
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 Englander Blue Ridge 500 for value ($30.26 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,749, 57,800 BTU) vs $64.50 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($3,590, 55,662 BTU)), warranty (5-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and convenience (takes 22 in logs, blower optional vs takes 22 in logs, no blower offered).
- Choose the Woodstock Ideal Steel Hybrid for efficiency (76% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) vs 71% EPA tested efficiency (HHV)) and emissions (0.7 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) vs 1.6 g/h of smoke particles (EPA)).
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 500 | Woodstock Ideal Steel Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 55 71% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 80 76% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 49 $30.26 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,749, 57,800 BTU) | 0 $64.50 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($3,590, 55,662 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 35 1.6 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 81 0.7 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 44 5-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 80 takes 22 in logs, blower optional | 60 takes 22 in logs, no blower offered |
Specifications
| Englander Blue Ridge 500 | Woodstock Ideal Steel Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 71% | 76% |
| Emissions | 1.6 g/h | 0.7 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 17,200 to 57,800 BTU | 10,409 to 55,662 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Cord wood | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 110,000 BTU | - |
| Heats up to | 2,700 sq ft | 2,200 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | Yes |
| Blower | Optional | None offered |
| Thermostat | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | 3.5 cu ft | 3.2 cu ft |
| Longest log | 22 in | 22 in |
| Power needed | None | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 6 in | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Safety listing | - | PFS (UL 1482-2022) |
| Dimensions | 28.125 x 31.25 x 35.125 in (W x D x H) | 29.5 x 27.5 x 35.5 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | - | 620 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |