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Review of Bergen stove

Beautiful Stove

Slartibartfast 11 years ago

Beautiful stove - simple, modern style with a huge door window which is what we were after.

To start with it was a tricky on the control, but, like any stove, you get used to it. We found most of our initial difficulties were down to unseasoned wood (far too much commercial firewood is not properly seasoned) and not running the stove hot enough. Buying a moisture meter & a stove thermometer fixed everything. Once the temperature hits the zone, the soot all burns off, the door window clears & the white thermal lining shines through. You can sit and watch the flame-wash for hours.. Love it!

Kicks out some heat as well - our installer reckons the quoted 5Kw is far too low.

Stove expert replied: The thermostat and moisture meter are well worth investing in to insure that you get the best from any stove. Great review.

Overall rating:

4.5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.5)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.7)
Value for money 4 flames (avg 3.8)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 3.7)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 3.6)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 4.5)
How well does the airwash work 5 flames (avg 4)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 3.4)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 4.3)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 3.7)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 3.8)