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Review of Clearview vision insert stove

All show- no substance

James Turner 2 years ago

So- here’s where it gets a little awkward- I’ve been a dealer for Clearview for 10 years- although we’ve sold less than ever because of their reticence to do anything in preparation for eco design stoves legislation 2022

We’ve sold many Clearview’s- I’ve owned a Vision 500 a few homes ago- fantastic fire.

So having moved in to a new home- and an opening that could not be widened I opted to take a vision inset from our showroom and install it into the 5x 3.5 lounge.

Prior to this it was an open fire- so by comparison… it’s much much better. However, as a previous owner of at least 7 stoves- this is by far the worsed. Yes the flame looks great, controllability fabulous, the glass, yes, stays clean. However, it’s ability to heat the room compared to a free standing fire…. Hopeless!

Someone else has commented on the need for convection holes to be cut into the sub panel- but that’s not always possible in my case

I’ve owned inserts before- this Clearview just does not cut the mustard. Lots of flame- no real heat- maybe after a few hours- but nothing like a free standing fire.

Maybe fine in smaller rooms- but not an insert I would ever recommend.

Overall rating:

3.5 flames

Build Quality 3 flames (avg 4.8)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 4.8)
Value for money 1 flames (avg 4.3)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.7)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.8)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 4.5)
How well does the airwash work 5 flames (avg 4.8)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 4.5)
Handle operation 2 flames (avg 4.3)
How likely are you to buy it again? 1 flames (avg 4.4)
What is your overall satisfaction? 2 flames (avg 4.5)