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Review of Aga Ellesmere 5 stove

Good Stove...but

Gordon Smith 5 years ago

About 2 years into ownership and we''re pleased with the clean styling and heat performance of the stove.

The only niggle is that the stove has a habit of emitting smoke or bits of light ash if the front door is opened too quickly. Its as if the fresh air rushes in the bottom of the opening door, swirls around inside and ejects smoke or ash out the top of door opening.

No such problem with any of our other 3 woodburners.

Just remember to crack the door open first and not fling it open!

Stove expert replied: A small amount of downdraft when opening the door is likely due to the change is pressure between the room and flue system. Have you other flues in the property that could be affecting this flue system? This should be looked into in more depth as there is more than likely a solution.

Overall rating:

4.5 flames

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