Review of Esse 500 stove
smoke on loading
The Esse is OK until I load the fuel, then I open the door and its still OK until new fuel is added. This smokes and comes out of the door and into room and stinks the room out.
Allan Lockie 10 years ago
The Esse is OK until I load the fuel, then I open the door and its still OK until new fuel is added. This smokes and comes out of the door and into room and stinks the room out.
2.5 flames
| Build Quality | 3 flames | (avg 3.4) |
| Quality of finish | 3 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 | 3 flames | (avg 3.1) |
| Controllability | 3 flames | (avg 3.2) |
| Handle operation | 3 flames | (avg 3.3) |
| How likely are you to buy it again? | 1 flames | (avg 3.2) |
| What is your overall satisfaction? | 2 flames | (avg 3.5) |
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