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Review of Esse 500 stove

smoke on loading

Allan Lockie 8 years ago

The Esse is OK until I load the fuel, then I open the door and its still OK until new fuel is added. This smokes and comes out of the door and into room and stinks the room out.

Overall rating:

2.5 flames

Build Quality 3 flames (avg 3.4)
Quality of finish 3 flames (avg 4)
Value for money 3 flames (avg 3.6)
Ease of use 3 flames (avg 3.7)
Ease of lighting 3 flames (avg 4.3)
Firebox size 3 flames (avg 3.6)
How well does the airwash work 3 flames (avg 3.1)
Controllability 3 flames (avg 3.2)
Handle operation 3 flames (avg 3.3)
How likely are you to buy it again? 1 flames (avg 3.2)
What is your overall satisfaction? 2 flames (avg 3.5)