Blaze King Industries 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2) vs Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C
The Blaze King Industries 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2) is the cleaner burner: 1.05 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.1 g/hr. The Blaze King Industries 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2) is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 77% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C produces more peak heat (37,102 vs 31,092 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,050–1,500 sq ft. The Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C has the larger firebox (2 vs 1.86 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Blaze King Industries 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2) | Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.05 g/hr | 1.1 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 10786 BTU/h | 12879 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 31092 BTU/h | 37102 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.86 cu ft | 2 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.57 g/min | 2.11 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 110-17 | 164-18 |
| Covered model numbers | 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2), Chinook 20.2 (CK20.2), Sirocco 20.2 (SC20.2) | Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2) or the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C?
The Blaze King Industries 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2): 1.05 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.1 g/hr for the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C.
Are the Blaze King Industries 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2) and Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C 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.