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Review of Aga Much Wenlock stove

Aga much wenlock - hot smell

John Pritchard 7 years ago

When I make a big fire the stove gives out a ''hot smell''.

How can I stop this from happening?

It only does it when I use coal and wood, when burning wood only it dosen't give out the ''hot smell''

Stove expert replied: Are you using household coal? This burns with a longer flame then smokeless fuel or wood and will expose the internal parts to higher than normal temperatures and may be what has caused the smell. By a big fire do you mean lots and fuel with all vents open fully - the vents should only be allowed to be open fully for short periods of say 15 - 20 mins otherwise there is potential to over draw the stove and again this may be the cause of the hot smell. It is difficult to be exact to what is causing this as hot smells will occur when the stove has got hotter than on previous occasions but should be temporary and should not reoccur unless another factor is the cause. Do check the flue system to make sure that there is no combustible materials in close proximity.

Overall rating:

4.5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 3.6)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 3.8)
Value for money 4 flames (avg 2.6)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 3.3)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 3.6)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 2.6)
How well does the airwash work 3 flames (avg 3)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 3.4)
Handle operation 3 flames (avg 3.8)
How likely are you to buy it again? 4 flames (avg 2.7)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 2.9)