Hearth and Home Technologies Quadra-Fire 43M-ACC-C vs Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680
The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 is the cleaner burner: 0.67 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr. The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 is the more efficient unit: 81% versus 74% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Hearth and Home Technologies Quadra-Fire 43M-ACC-C produces more peak heat (36,757 vs 33,396 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,050–1,450 sq ft. The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 has the larger firebox (3.16 vs 2.26 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Hearth and Home Technologies Quadra-Fire 43M-ACC-C is a non-catalytic stove and the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Hearth and Home Technologies Quadra-Fire 43M-ACC-C | Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.6 g/hr | 0.67 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 74 % | 81 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13239 BTU/h | 15069 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 36757 BTU/h | 33396 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.26 cu ft | 3.16 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.9 g/min | 0.23 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | No | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 247-20 | 162-18 |
| Covered model numbers | Quadra-Fire 43M-ACC-C, 43ST-ACC-C, Discovery-III-C, FF-WP-300 | Green Mountain 80 8680 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Hearth and Home Technologies Quadra-Fire 43M-ACC-C or the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680?
The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680: 0.67 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr for the Hearth and Home Technologies Quadra-Fire 43M-ACC-C.
Are the Hearth and Home Technologies Quadra-Fire 43M-ACC-C and Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 both EPA certified?
Yes — both appear on the U.S. EPA's current list of certified wood heaters, and every figure on this page comes from their certification records.