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Review of Clearview vision insert stove

Grate expectations fulfilled

Simon Calder-Brown 12 years ago

So we did it the hard way, installed it ourselves and building control passed it for use. This is a very well built and heavy construction stove. Once going, very easy to light, getting it up to temperature takes about 20 minutes. After that, it can burn in a very controlled manner and efficiently too. A 17x12 lounge up to 27C and freezing outside is not difficult to achieve!

As an inset, it relies on the convection box which works ok but if you can accommodate a freestanding stove it will provide more heat into the room. For us this stove works so well that a higher output stove could be embarassing.

This is an expensive stove but given the choice again I would still consider a Clearview stove.

Overall rating:

4.5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.8)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.8)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 4.7)
Ease of lighting 4.5 flames (avg 4.8)
Firebox size 4.5 flames (avg 4.5)
How well does the airwash work 4.5 flames (avg 4.8)
Controllability 4.5 flames (avg 4.5)
Handle operation 4 flames (avg 4.3)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 4.4)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 4.5)