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Review of Charnwood c4 stove

Problem with door

Josephine Scurry 10 years ago

The stove is everything people say it is, but I've had major problems with the door. The top hinge nail pin dislodged and the door fell down while fire was burning, I managed to replace it. But it happened again. Then the glass worked loose... And yesterday as I shut the door, the glass cracked clean in two. I've found that glass is replaceable, but not that happy.

Stove expert replied: The hinge pin may just need a tap on the bottom edge to splay it and therefore make it a tighter fit. As far as the glass working loose, if the gasket failed this may be down to an over-drawing flue and some extra control may be required (normally a damper or stabilizer). As I do not know how long the stove has been in it is difficult to be certain, other indicators are that the stove is using a lot of fuel and not producing the expected heat output, when the air controls are shut the stove is still working hard. This should be investigated further to prevent long term damage to the stove.

Overall rating:

3 flames

Build Quality 2.5 flames (avg 3.8)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 4.2)
Value for money 2 flames (avg 4)
Ease of use 4.5 flames (avg 4.4)
Ease of lighting 4.5 flames (avg 4.1)
Firebox size 3.5 flames (avg 3.7)
How well does the airwash work 2.5 flames (avg 3.8)
Controllability 4.5 flames (avg 4.3)
Handle operation 4 flames (avg 4.3)
How likely are you to buy it again? 1 flames (avg 3.7)
What is your overall satisfaction? 2 flames (avg 3.9)