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Esse 525 stove

Overall Rating:

4 flames

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Esse 525 stove

The Esse 525 contemporary stove has an out put of 5.5kw making it suitable for the medium sized room. The stainless steel legs which are the full height of the stove make this a highly characteristic stove.

Technical Data
  • Height: 542mm
  • Width: 440mm
  • Depth: 380mm
  • Flue Diameter: 125mm
  • Fuel: Multifuel
  • Nominal Heat Output: 3.8kW
  • Efficiency: 83.5%

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Review Ratings Breakdown

Build Quality 4 flames
Quality of finish 4.5 flames
Value for money 4 flames
Ease of use 4.5 flames
Ease of lighting 3.5 flames
Firebox size 3.5 flames
How well does the airwash work 4 flames
Controllability 4 flames
Handle operation 4 flames
How likely are you to buy it again? 3.5 flames
What is your overall satisfaction? 3.5 flames

Most Recent Review

  • ESSE 525 STOVE

    Ivie Trousdale one year ago

    We have two of these (one stainless steel legs & one black legs). Fitted over 6 years ago. One sits totally out on hearth other is slightly set into the wall/fireplace. Amazing how much more... []

    Overall rating:

    4.5 flames

Most Popular Review

  • Esse 525

    Michaela 9 years ago

    This is our first wood burner. We ordered in September and finally had it fitted mid December. I'm told these stoves are hand made and in high demand so get in early! What Esse lacked in customer... []

    Stove expert replied: Pleasing review. Lead times in the Autumn can vary and to plan ahead is important to insure that you get your stove when needed. Seems to be well worth the wait!

    Overall rating:

    4.5 flames

More reviews for Esse 525 stove

  • Doesn''t live up to the expensive brand name

    Gordon Weir 3 years ago

    We bought this stove as an ex-display model from our local retailer. Unfortunately they didn't have the kit available to convert it to a true wood burner. However, It seems that Esse do not... []

    Overall rating:

    3 flames

  • Esse 525 cracking stove

    Richard Brend 5 years ago

    This stove was fitted a few weeks ago by a fantastic installer. I have only experimented with the stove due to the weather being warm, but; this stove is easy to use lights first time and has... []

    Overall rating:

    5 flames

  • Not impressed

    Coleen Scargill 6 years ago

    I received new glass at cost to me of £48 with instructions informing me of the correct screws to be used. Contact with esse to get correct screws..................YES THEY WANTED ME TO PAY... []

    Overall rating:

    2 flames

  • Classy design, great stove

    Toby 9 years ago

    I ordered this because it looked sylish, modern and very suited to my decor. I got it up and running this past weekend, and I am delighted. It looks fantastic, burns beautifully, produces loads... []

    Stove expert replied: sometimes you need to get the chimney warm before the stove will work well. Lining and insulating the chimney will probably help but you can also light some newspaper in the stove first to prewarm the chimney. This is especially the case at the beginning of the season.

    Overall rating:

    4.5 flames