Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) vs Hearth and Home Technologies Quadra-Fire 21M-ACC-C
The Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) is the cleaner burner: 0.55 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.7 g/hr. The Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) is the more efficient unit: 82% versus 76% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) produces more peak heat (34,435 vs 29,322 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,000–1,400 sq ft. The Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) has the larger firebox (2.86 vs 1.48 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) is a catalytic stove and the Hearth and Home Technologies Quadra-Fire 21M-ACC-C a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) | Hearth and Home Technologies Quadra-Fire 21M-ACC-C | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.55 g/hr | 1.7 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 82 % | 76 % |
| Heat output (low) | 11358 BTU/h | 13585 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 34435 BTU/h | 29322 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.86 cu ft | 1.48 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.62 g/min | 1.5 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 153-18 | 250-20 |
| Covered model numbers | Princess PE32 | Quadra-Fire 21M-ACC-C, Discovery-1-C, FF-WP-100 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) or the Hearth and Home Technologies Quadra-Fire 21M-ACC-C?
The Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2): 0.55 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.7 g/hr for the Hearth and Home Technologies Quadra-Fire 21M-ACC-C.
Are the Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) and Hearth and Home Technologies Quadra-Fire 21M-ACC-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.