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Best Pellet & wood stoves

Which Pellet & wood stoves performed best in our tests?

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We tested 6 pellet & wood stoves to determine the best-performing models. Our expert lab technicians tested each Pellet & wood stove based on the following criteria:

  • Capacity
  • Controls
  • Cleaning
  • Loading

Below lists the Pellet & wood stoves that rated best in each of the tests our experts looked for. Learn about how these tests were performed and find out which Pellet & wood stove is rated best when you subscribe.

Consumer Reports Ratings for Best Pellet & wood stoves

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Capacity is claimed input and heating and measured hopper capacity.


This Pellet & wood stove which tested best for Capacity has the following features: Claimed input (btu/hr) and Claimed heating capacity (sq. ft.).

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Controls is usefulness and flexibility.


This Pellet & wood stove which tested best for Controls has the following features: Claimed input (btu/hr) and Claimed heating capacity (sq. ft.).

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Cleaning is size of ash pan and ease of removing it.


This Pellet & wood stove which tested best for Cleaning has the following features: Claimed input (btu/hr) and Claimed heating capacity (sq. ft.).

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Loading is size, height of hopper opening, loading ease.


This Pellet & wood stove which tested best for Loading has the following features: Claimed input (btu/hr) and Claimed heating capacity (sq. ft.).