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Review of Dovre 500 stove

Dovre 500 8 years on.

Ross Clark 3 years ago

We’ve had our Dovre 500 for 8 years now and use it every night from late November through to March. We chose it as it’s a well known make with a good reputation and history and it was going to be a functional stove rather than a decorative thing. It has been an excellent stove, does not coke up, burns and lights well and is easy to control. I had to replace the brace that holds the blanking plate in which failed probably due to use. This was £25 and took 10 mins with a socket set. I’ve also replaced the door ropes etc which you will need to do with any stove. In short we paid good money for a good stove, basically the VW of stoves. Will probably last years and years to come.

Overall rating:

5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.7)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.8)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 4.7)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.7)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.9)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 4.2)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 4.8)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 5)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 4.3)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 4.8)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 4.9)