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Review of Esse 500 stove

Esse 500 dont buy an Esse

Fancis 11 years ago

Replaced all removable parts within 2 years - most within a year, parts replaced regularly, now at age 4yrs the back has fallen off. I won't buy an ESSE again.

Stove expert replied: Very disappointing comments.

Overall rating:

2 flames

Build Quality 1 flames (avg 3.4)
Quality of finish 2 flames (avg 4)
Value for money 3 flames (avg 3.6)
Ease of use 3 flames (avg 3.7)
Ease of lighting 3 flames (avg 4.3)
Firebox size 3 flames (avg 3.6)
How well does the airwash work 2 flames (avg 3.1)
Controllability 2 flames (avg 3.2)
Handle operation 2 flames (avg 3.3)
How likely are you to buy it again? 1 flames (avg 3.2)
What is your overall satisfaction? 1 flames (avg 3.5)