Highest Efficiency Woodburning Stoves for Home Use

Lopi Liberty

• According to technology and consumer resource website Galt Tech, the Lopi Liberty wood stove has the lowest pollution emission rates of any large, wood-burning stove that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reviewed. The stove releases just 2.6 grams of materials during each hour of operation. In addition to being environmentally friendly, the Liberty can put out up to 74,300 British thermal units (BTUs) and is capable of heating between 1,500 and 2,500 square,feet of space. You can control airflow into the stove using a single control and ---according to Galt Tech---consumers say the stove is very easy to light. The Liberty costs approximately $1,800 as of September 2010.

Appalachian 30

• The Appalachian 30 wood-burning stove has a sturdy, steel plate construction and is capable of heating spaces that are up to 2,000 square feet in size. As the consumer guide and product review website Compare the Brands notes, the stove is "very efficient," with an efficiency rating of between 75 and 85 percent, and has a front blower that directs heat out into the room. The Appalachian 30, which costs approximately $1,800, is also safe for use in motor homes.

Jotul F500 Oslo

• Galt Tech ranked the cast iron Jotul F500 Oslo as its "Top Value" wood-burning stove. At between $1,800 and $2,300, the Olso offers a 70,000 BTU output and a 2,000 square foot heating capacity. In addition, the stove has a distinctive Gothic-style design, a front window for viewing the flames and dual wood-loading drawers, one on each side. The belly or firebox of the Oslo can handle logs up to 22 inches long.

Napoleon 1100CP

• The Napoleon 1100CP has a lower heating capacity in comparison to the above models as it can only heat up 1,600 square feet. However, what the stove lacks in power it makes up for in efficiency. The stove is also relatively inexpensive at approximately $1,400. According to Compare the Brands, the 110COP, which comes in both wrought-iron and porcelain finishes, has a heating efficiency of nearly 70 percent. In addition, the stove has low smoke emission levels, which surpass the expectations of the EPA's guidelines.