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Hearthstone vs Jotul stoves: EPA test data compared
EPA test data checked
Hearthstone has 13 and Jotul has 6 models certified for sale today. On the EPA's own tests, the typical Hearthstone model burns cleaner, and the typical Hearthstone model is more efficient.
| Hearthstone | Jotul | |
|---|---|---|
| Models certified for sale now | 13 | 6 |
| Fuel | wood | wood |
| Catalytic models | 0 | 3 |
| Top heat output, smallest to biggest | 20,507 to 43,000 BTU/hr | 23,415 to 59,443 BTU/hr |
| Typical efficiency (middle model) | 79% | 77% |
| Typical smoke, as a share of the legal limit | 34% | 40% |
| Cleanest-burning model | Green Mountain 60-1 | F445 |
| Most efficient model | Green Mountain 60-1 | F 500 V3 |
| Biggest heater | WFP100 | F35 |
Closest head-to-head matchups
Each Hearthstone model paired with the Jotul model nearest to it in top heat output, same fuel.
| Hearthstone | Heat / efficiency / smoke | Jotul | Heat / efficiency / smoke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage 8024 | 35,845 / 77% / 0.54 | F445 | 35,722 / 72% / 0.49 |
| Green Mountain 60-1 | 35,571 / 81% / 0.51 | F445 | 35,722 / 72% / 0.49 |
| Castleton 8031 | 24,540 / 77% / 0.98 | F602 V3 | 23,415 / 77% / 1.4 |
| Green Mountain 60 8660 | 33,576 / 79% / 0.6 | F445 | 35,722 / 72% / 0.49 |
| Green Mountain 80-1 | 33,424 / 80% / 0.53 | F445 | 35,722 / 72% / 0.49 |
| Green Mountain 80 8680 | 33,396 / 81% / 0.67 | F445 | 35,722 / 72% / 0.49 |
Heat in BTU an hour, smoke in grams an hour.
Every Hearthstone model on the EPA list
- WFP100: wood, 43,000 BTU/hr, 64% efficient, 1.6 g/hr smoke
- Heritage 8024: wood, 35,845 BTU/hr, 77% efficient, 0.54 g/hr smoke
- Green Mountain 60-1: wood, 35,571 BTU/hr, 81% efficient, 0.51 g/hr smoke
- Green Mountain 60 8660: wood, 33,576 BTU/hr, 79% efficient, 0.6 g/hr smoke
- Green Mountain 80-1: wood, 33,424 BTU/hr, 80% efficient, 0.53 g/hr smoke
- Green Mountain 80 8680: wood, 33,396 BTU/hr, 81% efficient, 0.67 g/hr smoke
- Manchester 8362: wood, 33,038 BTU/hr, 78% efficient, 0.65 g/hr smoke
- Clydesdale 8492: wood, 32,588 BTU/hr, 79% efficient, 1.16 g/hr smoke
- Mansfield 8013: wood, 32,200 BTU/hr, 78% efficient, 0.54 g/hr smoke
- Green Mountain 40 Series: wood, 31,581 BTU/hr, 79% efficient, 1.1 g/hr smoke
- Bari 8171, Bari Plus 8172: wood, 26,036 BTU/hr, 76% efficient, 0.94 g/hr smoke
- Castleton 8031: wood, 24,540 BTU/hr, 77% efficient, 0.98 g/hr smoke
- Lincoln 8060, Green Mountain 20: wood, 20,507 BTU/hr, 79% efficient, 1.1 g/hr smoke
Every Jotul model on the EPA list
- F35: wood, 59,443 BTU/hr, 69% efficient, 1.2 g/hr smoke
- F 500 V3: wood, 38,804 BTU/hr, 78% efficient, 0.5 g/hr smoke
- F445 V2: wood, 36,986 BTU/hr, 77% efficient, 0.65 g/hr smoke
- C550 V2: wood, 36,214 BTU/hr, 77% efficient, 1.1 g/hr smoke
- F445: wood, 35,722 BTU/hr, 72% efficient, 0.49 g/hr smoke
- F602 V3: wood, 23,415 BTU/hr, 77% efficient, 1.4 g/hr smoke
This compares EPA lab results only. It says nothing about price, build quality, warranty or dealer support.
Source: EPA Certified Wood Heater Database, currently certified room heaters, checked Nov 1, 2026.