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Review of Charnwood Island I stove

Pricey stove, poor output and cream finish disappointing

Jane Poretsis 9 years ago

Should have been delighted with the amount this cost, but it does not work as well as the other stove I have that was a Fireline, and 1/2 the price! I operate both with lots of clean dry well-seasoned wood and yet the Charnwood does not burn as well, nor give out as much heat. The cream paint discolours and has to be re-touched, all in all a lot of money for a mediocre stove.

Overall rating:

3 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 4.6)
Quality of finish 2 flames (avg 4.6)
Value for money 1 flames (avg 4.2)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 4.7)
Ease of lighting 3 flames (avg 4.6)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 4.1)
How well does the airwash work 3 flames (avg 4.3)
Controllability 3 flames (avg 4.3)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 4.6)
How likely are you to buy it again? 1 flames (avg 4.4)
What is your overall satisfaction? 1 flames (avg 4.3)