PelPro PP70 Pellet Stove
#4 in Pellet stovesFull review
A clean burning, efficient pellet stove from a major hearth maker, for buyers who want simple dial control rather than an app.
Amazon $1,751.31$1,751.31
The PelPro PP70 Pellet Stove rates 3.8 among pellet stoves stoves; the Vermont Castings Encore rates 3.4 among wood stoves ones. The PelPro PP70 Pellet Stove costs $2,417.69 less ($1,751.31 vs $4,169).
Vermont Castings Encore
#7 in Wood stovesFull review
For a mid size home that wants a classic enameled cast iron stove with top loading and clean catalytic burning.
Forge & Flame $4,169 Leisure Time $4,169$4,169
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 (pellet stoves 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 | PelPro PP70 Pellet Stove | Vermont Castings Encore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 100 83% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 84 76.8% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 27 $49.64 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,751.31, 35,278 BTU) | 0 $112.37 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($4,169, 37,100 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 100 0.5 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 56 1.1 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 100 10-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 55 burn time not published, thermostat | 80 takes 22 in logs, blower optional |
Specifications
| PelPro PP70 Pellet Stove | Vermont Castings Encore | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 83% | 76.8% |
| Emissions | 0.5 g/h | 1.1 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 9,603 to 35,278 BTU | 12,800 to 37,100 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Wood pellets | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 42,500 BTU | 48,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,000 sq ft | 2,200 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | Yes |
| Blower | Included | Optional |
| Thermostat | Yes | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | - | 2.3 cu ft |
| Longest log | - | 22 in |
| Hopper | 70 lb | - |
| Power needed | 120 V outlet | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | - | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Safety listing | - | OMNI |
| Dimensions | 22 x 22 x 33 in (W x D x H) | 27 x 22.75 x 25.75 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 199 lb | - |
| Warranty | - | 10 years |