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Review of Riva 66 Multi-fuel Fire

Craving wall

Celia Pearson 8 years ago

We have had our stove for 6 years and have never had to replace a part. I do find that we need to keep the door open slightly to get the draw and stop smoke build up whilst lighting and in the morning the glass is quite black usually- occasionally with tar which is harder to remove with kitchen roll water and fine ash.

Our biggest problem is cracks in the plaster work- the worst in the centre above the fire surround. We had the wall plastered originally with the heat proof plaster and we still had this cracking. This last autumn we had the wall redone as it looked a mess and much too our dismay the same problem has occurred. The wall does get very hot just above the fire which is possibly the major issue.

Would appreciate suggestions. We have considered tiling the wall.

Overall rating:

4 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 3.9)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 3.9)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 3.8)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 4.3)
Ease of lighting 3 flames (avg 4.4)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 4.4)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 3.9)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 4.4)
Handle operation 4 flames (avg 4)
How likely are you to buy it again? 4 flames (avg 4)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 4)