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Review of Franco Belge Belfort stove

excellent stove

Warm In The Cold North 12 years ago

We have had our stove for almost 5 years and it is really now part of the family. We started with occasional fires in winter but have now moved on to having ones to stave off the need to put the central heating on! Lighting the stove is easy with newspaper and a few sticks. We tend to burn wood and coalite depending if we are around to stock the fire or not. The air intakes are very accessible and easy to master. \n\nWith the long winter we have just had we managed to keep the fire in for just over three weeks, only going out as we went away for a weekend! \n\nFor the price, I do not think you could get a better stove, not only does it look nice but it also works very well.\n\nOur things we have to do are to re black it once a year and touch up the fire cement seals once a year or so.\n\n

Stove expert replied: Multifuel stoves can add versatility to supplying heat to a home but it is not everyone's cup of tea. It certainly reduces the other heat requirements in the home though. Routine maintenance will always be required so nothing unusual there.

Overall rating:

4.5 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 4.3)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.1)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 3.9)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.1)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.1)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 3.8)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 3.4)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 3.9)
Handle operation 4 flames (avg 3.7)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 3.8)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 3.9)