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Empire Stove Gateway 26" 2300 Wood Burning Stove

Empire Stove Gateway 26" 2300 Wood Burning Stove

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Our take on the Empire Stove Gateway 26" 2300 Wood Burning Stove

The Empire Gateway 2300 (WB23FS) is a mid-size non-catalytic wood stove rated at 75,000 BTU/h with a 2.4 cu ft firebrick-lined firebox. It takes logs up to 20 inches, heats roughly 500 to 2,100 sq ft, and claims up to 8 hours per load at 2.3 g/h particulates and 72% HHV efficiency. A one-lever air control, air-wash glass and secondary air tubes with a C-Cast baffle put it in line with other EPA 2020 mid-size stoves. It ships as the body only: a pedestal or leg kit and a door overlay are required and sold separately, so budget for those before comparing it with complete stoves.

Best forHeating a 1,000 to 2,000 sq ft room or open plan spaceBuyers who want a non-catalytic stove with simple controlsOwners who want to pick a pedestal or leg base and door trimOff-grid or power-outage heating
Pros
  • Large 2.4 cu ft firebox takes 20-inch logs
  • Up to 8 hours on a single load
  • One-lever air control is simple to run
  • Air-wash glass helps keep the view clear
  • Secondary air tubes and C-Cast baffle for cleaner burns
  • Optional blower, step top, screen and fresh air kits
Cons
  • Base and door overlay are required but sold separately
  • No ash drawer unless you buy a leg kit or pedestal
  • Non-catalytic design needs dry, well-seasoned wood
  • Heavier and larger than a small 1,700-class stove
  • Blower and fresh air kit cost extra

Empire Stove Gateway 26" 2300 Wood Burning Stove prices at every store

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About the Empire Stove Gateway 26" 2300 Wood Burning Stove

The Empire Gateway 2300 (WB23FS) is a mid-size, non-catalytic wood stove rated at 75,000 BTU/h maximum. It meets the EPA 2020 standard and heats 500 to 2,100 sq ft. The firebox holds 2.4 cu ft and takes logs up to 20", loaded east-west. A load burns up to 8 hours.

The top is 5/16" steel. The firebox is lined with firebrick, and the door frame is cast iron. Secondary air tubes are stainless steel, and a ceramic C-Cast baffle sits in the firebox. Air wash helps keep the ceramic glass clear.

One lever under the ash shelf controls the air. The door has a heavy-duty latch, and a no-mess ash pan with a cover catches the ash. The stove ships as the body alone. A base and a door overlay are required and sold separately. A step top, a variable-speed blower, a fire screen and fresh air kits for a mobile home are optional. It is approved for 6" chimneys, alcoves and mobile homes.

Model
Gateway 2300 (WB23FS)
Nominal size
26" (stove width 26-1/4")
Heat output
75,000 BTU/h maximum on dry cordwood; 14,200 to 44,500 BTU/h overall range
Heating area
500 to 2,100 sq ft
Firebox
2.4 cu ft; 21" x 16-1/2" x 11-7/8"
Log length
16" recommended, 20" maximum, loaded east-west
Door opening
17-1/2" x 9"
Burn time
Up to 8 hours
Efficiency
72% HHV (79% optimum)
Emissions
2.3 g/h particulates, EPA 2020 cordwood standard
Fuel
Dry cordwood only; non-catalytic
Dimensions
On pedestal: 32-1/4" high x 26-1/4" wide x 20-7/8" deep. On legs: 30-1/2" high. Overall depth 25-5/8"
Construction
5/16" steel top, firebrick-lined firebox, ceramic baffle, stainless air tubes, cast iron door frame, ceramic glass
Flue
6" outlet and connector; UL 103 HT / ULC S629 factory chimney or lined masonry flue; 12 ft minimum from the stove top, 15 ft total system
Clearances
Single-wall connector: 12" back, 16" side, 10" corner (U.S.A.). Double-wall connector: 7" back, 16" side, 7" corner. With AC02710 or AC02762 heat shield: 3" / 4" / 3". With step top: 6" back. 46-3/4"
Floor protection
Non-combustible pad extending 16" in front of the door and 8" beyond each side (U.S.A.); none needed on a concrete floor
Base
Required, sold separately: pedestal or leg kit
Door overlay
Required, sold separately
Optional parts
WT2BL step top, WBS2BL fire screen, fresh air kits for a mobile home, WB1V variable-speed blower
Blower
Optional WB1V, up to 130 CFM, used with WT1QC thermodisc
Certification
EPA 2020 (ASTM E3053-17); UL 1482; UL 737; CAN/ULC S627; alcove and mobile-home approved
Warranty
Empire limited lifetime: lifetime on combustion chamber welds, cast iron door frame, ceramic glass and plating (welds and door frame include 5 years labor); 7 years on legs, pedestal, ash drawer, baff
In the box
Stove body with cast iron door and ceramic glass, firebricks, C-Cast baffle, stainless secondary air tubes, log retainers, no-mess ash pan with cover, air control cover, owner's and installation manua
Not included
Base and door overlay (both required)

Questions and answers

What is included with the stove?
The stove body only. A pedestal or leg kit and a door overlay are required and sold separately. Step top, blower, fire screen and fresh air kits are optional.
How much space will it heat?
Empire rates it for 500 to 2,100 sq ft. Real coverage depends on insulation, ceiling height and how dry your wood is.
How long do the logs need to be?
Up to 20 inches. The firebox is 2.4 cu ft, so load it loosely for best airflow.
Is it catalytic?
No. It is a non-catalytic EPA 2020 stove with secondary air tubes and a C-Cast baffle.
How does it compare with the Gateway 1700 and 3500?
The 2300 is the middle model. The 1700 is smaller and suits tighter spaces; the 3500 has a bigger firebox and higher output for larger homes.
Does it need a blower?
No, it works as a radiant stove. The blower is an option that helps move warm air into the room.
Where is the Empire Stove Gateway 26" 2300 Wood Burning Stove cheapest?
At Ridge Flame, for $2,449.00, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Empire Stove Gateway 26" 2300 Wood Burning Stove?
3 stores we checked sell it, including Ridge Flame, Fireplace Choice, Hearth Depot.

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