About StoveAtlas

StoveAtlas is a reference for wood and pellet heating in the United States. It makes EPA certification data easier to compare and explains the practical decisions that certification tables do not settle: sizing, fuel handling, electricity dependence, installation, and maintenance.

The site currently tracks 459 certified heaters across 91 brands. Product records are built from the U.S. EPA Certified Wood Heater Database, with calculated comparisons and guides layered on top of the source data.

What you'll find here

• A directory of certified heaters with emissions and efficiency data.
• Head-to-head comparisons between models.
• Sizing and fuel-cost tools.
• Buying, installation, and fuel guides written for homeowners.

How the site is made

Stove specification pages are generated from the dataset by templates; guides and glossary entries are written and reviewed by people. The methodology page documents the data pipeline and every formula, and the editorial policy explains how content is produced and corrected.

StoveAtlas is independent: no manufacturer pays for placement, and rankings are computed from certification data alone. The site may earn affiliate commissions on some outbound links — see the affiliate disclosure. Planning guidance never replaces a listed appliance manual, local code, or a qualified installer's site-specific judgment.

The Atlas Network

StoveAtlas is part of the independently operated Atlas Network of source-backed product references. See HotWaterAtlas for home water-heater specifications. Each site has its own dataset, methodology, and editorial scope.

Wood heater certification data comes from the U.S. EPA Certified Wood Heater Database; StoveAtlas is not affiliated with or endorsed by the EPA. Found an error? Contact us.