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Review of Esse W35 range cooker

Not Happy

Peter Diamond 4 months ago

I installed a W35 about 10 years in my New House. I could see hairline cracks in the enamel of the top of the cooker.l very soon after installation . I called to the factory after exhaustive phone calls and they fobbed me off with saying it was dampness on the top of the cooker. A lot of crap as I had never even boiled a kettle on it. I still have not done so I only use it for heating water. I thought they would at least supply a new top free of charge but No Joy with that either. It does burn a lot of wood.

Overall rating:

3.5 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 3.5)
Quality of finish 2 flames (avg 3.5)
Value for money 2 flames (avg 2.6)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 2.7)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 2.9)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 3.7)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 2.4)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 2.8)
Handle operation 4 flames (avg 3)
How likely are you to buy it again? 2 flames (avg 2.4)
What is your overall satisfaction? 3 flames (avg 2.6)