Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 vs Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300

The Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 is the cleaner burner: 1.5 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2.3 g/hr. The Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 is the more efficient unit: 75% versus 72% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300 produces more peak heat (44,500 vs 31,700 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,250–1,800 sq ft. The Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300 has the larger firebox (1.95 vs 1.03 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.

Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300
Appliance type wood-stove wood-stove
Combustion technology Non-Catalytic Stove Non-Catalytic Stove
Certified fuel Cord Wood Cord Wood
Emission rate 1.5 g/hr 2.3 g/hr
Efficiency (HHV) 75 % 72 %
Heat output (low) 8500 BTU/h 14200 BTU/h
Heat output (high) 31700 BTU/h 44500 BTU/h
Firebox volume 1.03 cu ft 1.95 cu ft
Carbon monoxide 0.6 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 299-22 101-17
Covered model numbers 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9, Matrix 1900, CW2100, Green Mountain Insert 50, HEI90, Archway 1500, Blue Ridge 150-I) 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 Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 or the Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300?

The Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9: 1.5 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2.3 g/hr for the Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300.

Are the Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 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.