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Review of Hunter Herald 8 stove

Double sided Hunter Herald 8 Stove

Catherine Teahan 9 years ago

We bought the double sided stove for an old cottage we are renovating, thinking it would work great between the sitting and dining rooms. This is a very small area, but this stove just does not heat up! After hours of burning, I can place my hand on the hood and it is only warm. We are so disappointed since we do not have the central heating yet, and it is so cold! I can only wish we had researched this stove better before we wasted our money.

Stove expert replied: This stove should be able to produce a good heat output. Is the flue lined? What size flue is being used and what is the height? Is there a reasonable gap round the stove sides (150mm either side)and top (300mm)? If the stove is in a tight place then the heat will be absorbed by the surrounding material and not radiate freely into the room space. What fuel are you burning? Try smokeless fuel if the stove is a multifuel or if a woodburner only then timber with a moisture content of less than 20%. Is there an air brick in the room? I would recommend getting the installation checked as there may be something that has been missed preventing this stove from producing the heat it should,.

Overall rating:

2.5 flames

Build Quality 3 flames (avg 3.6)
Quality of finish 3 flames (avg 3.9)
Value for money 2 flames (avg 3.6)
Ease of use 3 flames (avg 4)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 4)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 3.9)
How well does the airwash work 3 flames (avg 3.6)
Controllability 3 flames (avg 3.4)
Handle operation 2 flames (avg 3.1)
How likely are you to buy it again? 1 flames (avg 3.3)
What is your overall satisfaction? 2 flames (avg 3.5)