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Review of Villager A

Very pleased.

John 14 years ago

We purchased a villager AHI boiler stove to replace our oil central heating that was costing us 1300 euros a winter to run. It is installed in our house in NW France and heats the 10 radiators very well. It slumbers all night very well but because you shut down the airwash system vents as well the glass does get dirty. It clears more once you open it up.Hence my review of 4 otherwise during the day when you open the airwash it works well. Ease of lighting and controlability is all brilliant. The handle opens and closes great with the tool provided. The price is very good for 780 pounds new!! Bought in the UK, as it's cheaper there. We use about 17 cubic metres of wood costing about 500 euros and that lasts us 7 months. We like our house warm to hot!!You can get 500mm long logs in or longer depending on thickness. Parts for villager are available here in France, but I haven't needed any.

I cant fault it on price and functionality and would definately buy another AHI/villager if I moved house.

John. A happy villager owner.

Overall rating:

5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.7)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.4)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 4.6)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.5)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.7)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 4.8)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 3.8)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 4.2)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 4)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 4.5)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 4.5)