Catalytic Wood Stoves

Shop the Best Catalytic Wood Stove Collection Online at Royal Fire Pits

These stoves burn the smoke and gases that would normally go straight up the chimney. The catalyst inside the firebox ignites those gases at a much lower temperature, so you get more heat out of the same load of wood and your emissions drop way down. 

This is the stove for you if you care more about burn time and efficiency than anything else. And there’s no better place to shop than right here at Royal Fire Pits.

Every model in our lineup comes from Vermont Castings, the industry standard for more than 50 years. You gain access to five stunning wood stoves, starting at $2,299 for the Aspen C3 and going up to $4,499 for the Defiant. 

The Encore and Defiant are purely catalytic. So is the Aspen C3. On the other hand, the Intrepid and Dauntless run FlexBurn, which lets you switch between catalytic and non-catalytic depending on how you want to manage the fire. 

Every stove you see in this collection is carefully crafted from cast-iron, EPA certified, and built to burn 10 to 14 hours on a single load. And because we’re authorized dealers for the full Vermont Castings wood stove lineup, your order is protected by the brand’s warranty.

You get free shipping, no tax, and the lowest prices online, guaranteed. We’ll beat any other authorized dealer’s price. Call or text us if you need help figuring out which one fits your space. Upgrade your home’s heating today!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a catalytic on a wood stove?

It's a ceramic or metal element inside the firebox that lowers the ignition point of smoke and gases so they burn off instead of going up the chimney. More heat for you, less waste out the flue.

How does a catalytic wood stove work?

You start the fire with the catalyst bypassed until the firebox gets up to temperature. Then you engage it. The catalyst burns off smoke and gases that would otherwise go to waste. You end up with more heat per log and a much cleaner burn.

Are catalytic wood stoves better?

Yes - at least for burn time and emissions. A catalytic model pulls more heat from each load and burns cleaner than a non-catalytic. The tradeoff is the catalyst itself wears down over time and needs replacing every few years depending on how much you burn.

What are the emissions of a catalytic wood stove?

Low. The Intrepid runs at 0.3 g/hr with the catalyst engaged. The Aspen C3 sits at 1.9 g/hr. Every EPA-certified wood stove in this collection meets current federal emissions standards.

What are the key features of a catalytic wood stove?

You're getting 10 to 14 hours of burn time (depending on the modern wood stove you go with). Emissions are low across the board. These are all cast iron with EPA certification and enamel finish options on select models. The FlexBurn stoves let you run non-catalytic when you want a simpler fire. You get more control with these models than with any others.

Do catalytic wood stoves require electricity?

No. Every wood stove in this collection runs on wood alone. No power needed to operate.

Can I run my wood stove without the catalytic converter?

Yes, that’s the whole point of the FlexBurn models (Intrepid and Dauntless). You can switch it off any time. The Encore, Defiant, and Aspen C3 are designed to run with the catalyst engaged.

How long will a catalytic wood stove burn?

Depends on the model. The Aspen C3 goes 10 hours. The Encore runs 12. The Defiant is the biggest high-efficiency wood stove in this lineup and burns 14 hours on a full load.