Hearth and Home Technologies Quadra-Fire 43M-ACC-C vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2
Both stoves carry the same certified emission rate: 1.6 g/hr. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 is the more efficient unit: 75% 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 30,149 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,050–1,450 sq ft. The Hearth and Home Technologies Quadra-Fire 43M-ACC-C has the larger firebox (2.26 vs 1.37 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Hearth and Home Technologies Quadra-Fire 43M-ACC-C | Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.6 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 74 % | 75 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13239 BTU/h | 12315 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 36757 BTU/h | 30149 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.26 cu ft | 1.37 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.9 g/min | 1.4 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 | 378-24 |
| Covered model numbers | Quadra-Fire 43M-ACC-C, 43ST-ACC-C, Discovery-III-C, FF-WP-300 | NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2, Vista Classic LE2, NEO 1.6 LE2, Alderlea T4 LE2, Vista Insert LE2, NEO 1.6 Insert LE2) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Hearth and Home Technologies Quadra-Fire 43M-ACC-C or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2?
They are tied: both are certified at 1.6 g/hr of particulates.
Are the Hearth and Home Technologies Quadra-Fire 43M-ACC-C and Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 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.