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ACR Malvern

Overall Rating:

3.5 flames

based on 4 reviews    (View rating breakdown)
Technical Data
  • Height: 535mm
  • Width: 455mm
  • Depth: 300mm
  • Flue Diameter: 125mm
  • Fuel: Wood or Multifuel
  • Nominal Heat Output: 5kW
  • Efficiency: 84.3%

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Review Ratings Breakdown

Build Quality 4.5 flames
Quality of finish 4.5 flames
Value for money 3.5 flames
Ease of use 3.5 flames
Ease of lighting 4 flames
Firebox size 4.5 flames
How well does the airwash work 2.5 flames
Controllability 4.5 flames
Handle operation 4 flames
How likely are you to buy it again? 2.5 flames
What is your overall satisfaction? 3 flames

Most Recent Review

  • Really struggling with the air wash!

    George P 8 months ago

    The stove looks amazing and lights really well. It gives out a lot of heat, although the thermometer never says it’s hot enough (I even bought a new thermometer to check and this happens even
    when the fire has been on for long periods of time). It was professionally fitted by a company who are very well trusted in our area. My problem with this fire is the air wash. I’ve had a few stoves over the years and the air wash on this one just doesn’t seem to work. I’ve used fuel from 4 different suppliers of kiln dried wood now, and I have a moisture meter, which suggests that it’s dry enough. The screen blackens every single night. I wipe it during burning and it just soots up again instantly, or later on in the evening. I’ve read and re read the instructions to check I have the correct vents open too. I have to clean it thoroughly each morning. For this reason, I’m quite disappointed with it and wished I’d have stuck with other brands I’d bought in previous houses.
    Overall rating:

    4 flames

Most Popular Review

  • Malvern stove

    Iain Simpson 11 years ago

    I have the 5kw Malvern and although I have yet to have a full season on it (only installed in Feb) my observations are; Small ash pan Slightly difficult to control ( although this will no doubt
    improve with experience) Overall kicks out a good bit of heat Decent little stove
    Overall rating:

    3.5 flames

More reviews for ACR Malvern

  • Better now I know it

    Stuart Ell 8 years ago

    I''m the same person who wrote the scathing report on the airwash system. I can say it does work really well and like the comment said on the other review, it was the fuel causing the problem
    , not the stove.

    Stove expert replied: Great news and thank you for posting your findings. Fuel are just one of the things that affect the way a stove performs and we are all quick to find fault that may not be accurate as in this case.

    Overall rating:

    4.5 flames

  • Not impressed

    10 years ago

    I spent months looking for the right stove. Still getting to know it and only had a few fires but each time the window blackens. What happened to the amazing air wash to keep it clean? It appears
    non existent.

    Stove expert replied: Do get the wood moisture content checked as this will lead to blackening of the glass (it should be below 20%), also keep the air wash control open to enable to heated air to wash over the glass helping to prevent discolouration. As you say you are still getting to know it so do be patient and I am sure you will find it a pleasure in time.

    Overall rating:

    3 flames