Drolet HT3000 Wood Stove vs Empire Gateway 1700 Wood Stove

The Drolet HT3000 is the bigger, stronger stove: 110,000 BTU/hr, a 3.5 cu ft firebox and up to 10 hours of burn, against 65,000 BTU/hr, 1.9 cu ft and about 6 hours for the Empire Gateway 1700. The Drolet suits a whole-house or open-plan install and owners consistently praise long overnight burns and less wood used. The Gateway 1700 is the simpler, lighter stove for a room or small home, with a one-lever control and a covered ash pan that make daily running easy. Build on both is steel with firebrick lining and non-catalytic combustion, so neither carries a catalyst to replace.

• Choose the Drolet HT3000 if you are heating a large or open space, want overnight burns, or burn 22-inch logs straight from your supplier.
• Choose the Empire Gateway 1700 if you are heating one room or a small home and want simple controls and easy ash cleanup.