Comfort Glow CGWS2500
#8 in Wood stovesFull review
A large, reasonably efficient stove for heating a whole small house or big shop on long firewood. Have it installed to the manual and local code.
Amazon $1,149$1,149
3.2/5
The leg version of the Blue Ridge 300 for a medium house, with an 8 hour maximum burn. It costs $30 less than the pedestal 300P.
- 72%Efficiency
- 14,200 to 44,500 BTUHeat output
- 2.3 g/hEmissions
- 5 yearsWarranty
Check price at Englander$1,419
Price checked October 30, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Up to 8 hours on a load, so it can hold heat overnight
- Takes 20 in logs loaded side to side, easy to see and stack through the door
- Keeps heating through a power cut
- Costs a little less than the pedestal version
Cons
- 2.3 g/h tested emissions, higher than the smaller and larger Blue Ridge models
- EPA tested peak of 44,500 BTU/h is well below the 75,000 BTU claim
- The blower costs extra
The Englander Blue Ridge family
Every Englander Blue Ridge model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Efficiency | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Englander Blue Ridge 150-I | 75% | 3.5/5 | $1,589 |
| Englander Blue Ridge 300L (this one) | 72% | 3.2/5 | $1,419 |
| Englander Blue Ridge 300P | 72% | 3.2/5 | $1,449 |
| Englander Blue Ridge 300-I | 72% | 3.5/5 | $1,799 |
| Englander Blue Ridge 500 | 71% | 3.4/5 | $1,749 |
| Englander Blue Ridge 500-I | 71% | 3.6/5 | $2,219 |
| Englander Blue Ridge 100 N | 74% | 3.8/5 | $1,099 |
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 | Blue Ridge 300L (ESW0008) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 25.5 x 28 x 30.625 in (W x D x H) |
| Warranty | 5 years |
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Comfort Glow CGWS750 Mighty Mini
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