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Review of Clearview Pioneer 400 stove

Outstanding in every way.

F Tavernor 11 years ago

My family have used Clearview stoves of various sizes for decades. All of them are outstanding, but the smallest, cheapest, of them all is the Pioneer. I use one in a detached, three-bed, house and the central heating is almost redundant! Clearview's Pioneer is also just that - the glass almost never needs cleaning unless you burn damp wood or run it very low. I have wiped the glass only about three times this winter. It is also incredibly quick to heat up, and puts out plenty of heat.

Stove expert replied: Great review, very high scores.

Overall rating:

5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.7)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.7)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.6)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.6)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 4.2)
How well does the airwash work 5 flames (avg 4.6)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 4.5)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 4.2)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 4.5)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 4.5)