Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 vs Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300
The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 is the cleaner burner: 0.67 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2.3 g/hr. The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 is the more efficient unit: 81% versus 72% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300 produces more peak heat (44,500 vs 33,396 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,250–1,800 sq ft. The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 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 8680 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 8680 | 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 | 0.67 g/hr | 2.3 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 81 % | 72 % |
| Heat output (low) | 15069 BTU/h | 14200 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 33396 BTU/h | 44500 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 3.16 cu ft | 1.95 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.23 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 | 162-18 | 101-17 |
| Covered model numbers | Green Mountain 80 8680 | 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 8680 or the Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300?
The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680: 0.67 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 8680 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.