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Review of Carron enamel stove

Carron 6.7Kw Matt black Multifuel

Adrian Bottomley 14 years ago

Bought new for £450 & fitted it July 2010 wished I had got one earlier. It heats most of the house just open the room doors and let the heat flow, my February 2011 gas bill was £54 compared to £268 in 2010 although I spent £60 on Taybright smokeless fuel to supplement my free wood supply. I have used the central heating a total of 9 hours over the winter quarter as most mornings the room is still quite warm. It was -15C for a few nights in December so I banked it up with Taybright at around 10:30 PM and it was still going the following morning at 6:30 AM. The door handle gets very hot and could be better designed but overall I think this stove was brilliant value for money plus real flames look so good and the dog loves it too I cant shift her from in front of it.\n\n

Stove expert replied: 24 hour heat for the amounts quoted is amazing as we have had a really cold winter. Good value all round.

Overall rating:

4.5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 3.4)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 3.5)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 3.8)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 3.8)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 3.9)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 3.4)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 3.3)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 3.4)
Handle operation 3 flames (avg 3.1)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 3.4)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 3.4)