ComfortBilt HP22i Pellet Stove Fireplace Insert
- 41000 BTU heat output
- 2,800 sq ft coverage, 47 lb hopper
- Pellet and wood fuel, direct vent
- 273 pounds, metal body in black
- 2023 manufacture year
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A pellet-fed fireplace insert for heating a large living area with a hopper-fed fire. It is heavy, and the listing mixes freestanding and insert language, so confirm how it installs before buying.
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ASIN: B083L9P238Model: HP22i-BlackCategory: Pellet Stoves
Overview
A hopper loaded with pellets feeds this stove insert, and a direct vent routes exhaust outside. The metal body is finished in black, and the listing calls it a fireplace insert while also marking it freestanding.
Heat output is sized for a large room with a hopper that feeds the fire without constant tending. The limitation is installation clarity: the listing says direct vent, but never states the flue size, the power draw or the clearances.
Who it's for
A homeowner who already has a fireplace opening, or who is planning a vent run, gets the most from this much heat output. A renter, or a buyer who wants a plug-in appliance with no exhaust, should skip it.
Pros and cons
- High heat output for a large area
- Hopper-fed fire needs less tending
- Direct vent routes exhaust outdoors
- Pellet and wood fuel types listed
- Heavy and hard to move once placed
- Flue size and clearances not listed
- Listing mixes insert and freestanding terms
Performance notes
A hopper feeds fuel to the fire at a controlled rate, so heat output depends on how the stove is set and how full the hopper stays. The direct vent draws combustion air and sends exhaust through the same run, which makes the vent installation part of the performance. Rated coverage assumes an open layout, so closed rooms will heat unevenly.
Where it stands among pellet stoves
- #5 most-searched brand and model of the 11 pellet stoves lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 15 pellet stoves we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Comfortbilt |
|---|---|
| Model | HP22i-Black |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 18 x 19 x 25 inches |
| Item weight | 273 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Heat Output | 41000 british thermal units |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Fuel Type | Pellet, Wood |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Metal |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Freestanding |
| Other details | |
| Ventilation Type | Direct Vent |
| Coverage | 2800 sq ft |
| Manufacture year | 2023 |
Closest rivals on specs
Cleveland Iron Works Bayfront Pellet Stove- Item Weight 273 vs 231.5 pounds (+18%)
Ashley AP5000 1000 Sq ft Wall Mount Direct Vent Pellet Stove with 28 lb Hopper- Item Weight 273 vs 230 pounds (+19%)
Ashley Hearth AP5617-W 2200 Sq. Ft. Pellet Stove with 90 Lb. Hopper- Item Weight 273 vs 210 pounds (+30%)
Frequently asked questions
How big is the ComfortBilt HP22i pellet stove?
The listing gives the body as 18 inches deep, 19 inches wide and 25 inches high, and the weight as 273 pounds. Check these against the fireplace opening before ordering.
Is the ComfortBilt HP22i a freestanding stove or an insert?
The title calls it a fireplace insert, while the mounting type reads freestanding. The listing does not resolve this, so confirm the install method with the seller.
Can the ComfortBilt HP22i burn wood logs?
The listing gives the fuel type as pellet and wood, but the title describes a pellet hopper. It does not describe how wood is loaded.