Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80-1 (Model 8681) vs Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300
The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80-1 (Model 8681) is the cleaner burner: 0.53 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2.3 g/hr. The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80-1 (Model 8681) is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 72% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300 produces more peak heat (44,500 vs 33,424 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,250–1,800 sq ft. The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80-1 (Model 8681) has the larger firebox (3.16 vs 1.95 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80-1 (Model 8681) is a hybrid and the Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300 a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80-1 (Model 8681) | Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Hybrid | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Cord Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.53 g/hr | 2.3 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80 % | 72 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14846 BTU/h | 14200 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 33424 BTU/h | 44500 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 3.16 cu ft | 1.95 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.2 g/min | 1.1 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 390-25 | 101-17 |
| Covered model numbers | Green Mountain 80-1 (Model 8681), Okemo (Model 8380), Hipster 30 (Model 8280) | 2.3 Series (Archway 2300, FW2900, Gateway 2300, Green Mountain Insert 70, Escape 1800, Inspire 2000, Inspire 2000-I, Matrix, Escape 1800-I, Osburn 2000, Osburn 2000-I, Harmony 2.3, Solution 2.3, Solution 2.3-I, CW2900, Destination 2.3-I, Matrix-I, HES240, HEI240, Heritage, Deco Alto, Harmony 2.3-I, Blue Ridge 300P, Blue Ridge 300L, and Blue Ridge 300-I) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80-1 (Model 8681) or the Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300?
The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80-1 (Model 8681): 0.53 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2.3 g/hr for the Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300.
Are the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80-1 (Model 8681) and Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300 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.