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Review of Charnwood C 7 stove

Great Stove but initial problems with the door handle

Ken Richardson 11 years ago

Bought this stove on the internet and had it fitted by a professional.

Initial problems with the door handle, couldn't close the door properly - kept springing open. It seems to be a minor design fault that the lug that the door latch catches to close the door wasn't quite long enough. Fitter managed to get a fix by adjusting the door brackets.Been OK since.

I did contact the suppliers who admitted that they had the same problem with their demo C7 model in their showroom and had to fix in the same way. Requested a replacement lug from Charnwood thinking that this would be longer, but they sent another one the same size!

In terms of operating, very easy once you get the hang of lighting with kindling wood.

Gives off a fantastic heat, even when the air drawer is closed. We find we need to keep the lounge door open!

Overall rating:

4 flames

Build Quality 4.5 flames (avg 4.6)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.8)
Value for money 4.5 flames (avg 4.4)
Ease of use 4.5 flames (avg 4.6)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 4.5)
Firebox size 4.5 flames (avg 4.6)
How well does the airwash work 4.5 flames (avg 4.8)
Controllability not yet rated (avg 3.4)
Handle operation 4 flames (avg 4.8)
How likely are you to buy it again? 4 flames (avg 4.3)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 4.3)