Hearthstone Castleton
#17 in Wood stovesFull review
For a small to mid size home that wants a classic cast iron and soapstone look with clean, long catalytic burns.
Leisure Time $3,899 Lehman's $4,049$3,899
3.3/5
A good value wood stove for mid size homes up to about 2,100 sq ft from a long running Canadian maker.
- 72%Efficiency
- 14,200 to 44,500 BTUHeat output
- 2.3 g/hEmissions
- Limited lifetimeWarranty
Check price at Drolet$1,549
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Low price for a stove with a cast iron door and 2.4 cu ft firebox
- Needs no electricity, so it heats through power cuts
- Lifetime warranty on the firebox welds and door frame
- Approved for mobile homes
Cons
- Blower costs extra
- Non-catalytic, so emissions (2.3 g/h) are higher than catalytic stoves
- Out of stock at the maker’s store until a new batch arrives
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | DB03102 |
|---|---|
| EPA certification | |
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 72% |
| Emissions | 2.3 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 14,200 to 44,500 BTU |
| Heating | |
| Fuel | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 75,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,100 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No |
| Blower | Optional |
| Thermostat | No |
| App control | No |
| Fuel | |
| Firebox | 2.4 cu ft |
| Longest log | 20 in |
| Power needed | None |
| Installation | |
| Flue size | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes |
| Dimensions | 25.625 x 25.75 x 32.625 in (W x D x H) |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
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