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
3.3/5
For a small to mid size home that wants a classic cast iron and soapstone look with clean, long catalytic burns.
- 77.3%Efficiency
- 12,501 to 24,540 BTUHeat output
- 1 g/hEmissions
- Limited lifetimeWarranty
Check price at Leisure Time$3,899Check price at Lehman's$4,049
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Cast iron and soapstone stove that keeps heating long after the fire burns down
- Under 1 g/h and up to 20 hour burns from the catalytic hybrid
- Top or rear venting makes it easier to fit
Cons
- Costs more than the Green Mountain 40 for a similar heated area
- Heavy at about 520 lb
- Neither store listing it takes an online order; Lehman’s shows it out of stock
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 | 8031 |
|---|---|
| EPA certification | |
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77.3% |
| Emissions | 1 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 12,501 to 24,540 BTU |
| Heating | |
| Fuel | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 45,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 1,500 sq ft |
| Catalytic | Yes |
| Blower | Optional |
| Thermostat | No |
| App control | No |
| Fuel | |
| Firebox | 1.9 cu ft |
| Longest log | 18 in |
| Power needed | None |
| Installation | |
| Flue size | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes |
| Safety listing | PFS |
| Dimensions | 25.5 x 21.875 x 27.5 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 520 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
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Hearthstone Green Mountain 40
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