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Review of Lovenholm stove

Griddle rack problem

Jayne Evans 8 years ago

Hi we have a Lovenhom one single door and inside our fire at the back, our bar across the back griddle is buckled. Our supplier and fitter say it's been burning too hot and we know it's not as we have a thermometer on our chimney and the fuel is good quality. We have a crack on the fire board not in fire but outside around back off the fire place that the fire sits in. Please can you advise thank you . We only use our fire at weekends and clean it properly as my husband is very particular it's like new and three years old.

Stove expert replied: The fuel used may be one of the hotter brands (anthracite), if this is the case a small bed of ash should be allowed to build up on the grates to help protect them and it is very important to remove the ash once you have riddled the stove (do not over riddle, only until red embers start to fall in the ash pan then stop). If you leave hot ash below in the ash pan the grates can get distorted over time especially when the ash builds up close to the grate system, The board cracking behind the stove, is it special fire proof boarding, is it the plaster that has cracked? What clearance have you between the stove and this board, ideally 150mm gap should be left.

Overall rating:

3.5 flames

Build Quality 3 flames (avg 4.3)
Quality of finish 3 flames (avg 4.3)
Value for money 4 flames (avg 4.1)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 3.9)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 3.9)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 3.4)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 3.8)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 4)
Handle operation 3 flames (avg 3.3)
How likely are you to buy it again? 2 flames (avg 3.7)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 3.7)