High Efficiency Wood Stoves

Heat Your Home With a High-Efficiency Wood Stove!

Don’t just settle for any wood-burning stove. Get a high-efficiency model! These extract more warmth from every log you burn while sending less waste up your chimney. Every model in this collection is EPA 2020 certified, with efficiency ratings as high as 84%.

We carry 50 units across 8 of the industry’s most well-respected manufacturers, all hand-picked by our team of experts so you can rest assured you’re getting the high-efficiency wood stove you deserve. From entry-level plate steel to full cast iron wood stoves, there’s something for every budget and preference here in our lineup. 

Our most popular models come from the Vermont Castings wood stove lineup. These have FlexBurn hybrid technology that lets you choose whether or not to run the catalytic converter. Heating capacity ranges from 250 square feet for a cabin to over 2,700 for a full-size home, with prices starting at under $1,000.

Looking for a more modern wood-burning stove? We have plenty of contemporary designs in stock for you, too. You can even turn to Royal Fire Pits for a Vermont Castings wood stove insert if you have an existing firebox you want to use.

Whatever you purchase from us, it’s backed by our price-match guarantee, free shipping, and no sales tax - with exceptional customer service every step of the way. Order now and find out firsthand why we’re the #1 choice for an indoor wood stove online!

Frequently asked questions

What is a high-efficiency wood stove?

They meet EPA 2020 emissions standards, which means combustion efficiency of at least 70%. They also use secondary burn chambers or catalytic wood stove technology to reburn smoke and gases before they exit the flue. 

What is the most fuel-efficient wood-burning stove?

The Vermont Castings Defiant is rated at 84% HHV efficiency in catalytic mode and can burn a single load up to 14 hours. It’s the most efficient model we stock. The Drolet HT-3000 is 78% HHV efficiency, and the Buck Stove Model 91 is 80% HHV efficiency. 

What's the difference between catalytic and non-catalytic?

Catalytic stoves send smoke through a combustor that ignites gases at lower temperatures. They burn longer and more evenly. Non-catalytic stoves re-ignite smoke inside the firebox using secondary burn tubes. Both meet EPA standards, but catalytic models can burn longer and more efficiently. On the other hand, non-catalytic models need less maintenance since there's no combustor to replace over time. There are trade-offs either way. Neither is inherently “better.”

What's the worst firewood to burn?

Softwoods like pine and spruce burn fast and leave more creosote in the flue. Green (unseasoned) wood is worse. It holds too much moisture. We recommend hardwoods like oak or maple - ideally seasoned for 6+ months. 

Do high-efficiency wood stoves qualify for a tax credit?

Yes! Models with at least 75% HHV efficiency may qualify for the federal biomass stove tax credit, which could cover up to 30% of your purchase (capped at $2,000).