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Review of Aarrow Ecoburn 7 stove

Good price but average stove

Gordon Shepherd 11 years ago

I had the previous model in another house a Benton 7 which I found had a better build quality after 4 months of use the glass was starting to deteriorate , I replaced the glass with one from an online company and it has lasted far longer also the handle is untouchable and has burnt people 2 or 3 times . Overall an average stove but not a patch on the previous model..

Stove expert replied: Glass will deteriorate if the stove is kept on a slow burn rate for prolonged periods and also if the stove is operated on the maximum burn rate for more that 30mins on a regular basis. Ideally the stove should have short periods of fast burn (max 20mins) 2 - 3 times daily.

Overall rating:

3 flames

Build Quality 3.5 flames (avg 4.6)
Quality of finish 3.5 flames (avg 4.5)
Value for money 3 flames (avg 4.3)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 4.7)
Ease of lighting 3.5 flames (avg 4.5)
Firebox size 3.5 flames (avg 4.3)
How well does the airwash work 2.5 flames (avg 3.9)
Controllability 2 flames (avg 4.1)
Handle operation 2.5 flames (avg 3.6)
How likely are you to buy it again? 3 flames (avg 4.2)
What is your overall satisfaction? 3 flames (avg 4.3)