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Review of Harmony 23

Very practical stove

Paul Kellett 6 years ago

I''ve had an h23 for 5 years. Run it 24/7 Nov-Apr. No problems and no parts required. Burns overnight easily on wood or solid fuel. Uses cast iron liner instead of fire bricks so much more robust than most.

A little fussier to light than Clearview but easy if you follow the instructions. Expensive to buy but very practical stove.

Some quirks. Firebox is shallow so likes thin logs. Controls unusual but logical and precise. Riddle not effective, have to use poker with solid fuel. A lot of cast iron so slow to heat up and cool down. There''s a slumber control underneath that needs careful adjustment but is not in the user manual.

Stove expert replied: Try alternative smokeless fuels until you find one that suits the stove better as they do vary greatly. This may solve the riddle mechanism not working with the present fuel, some produce a lot of clinker and others more ash which is easier to riddle away.

Overall rating:

4.5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.5)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.5)
Value for money 4 flames (avg 3.1)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 3.2)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 3.4)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 3.4)
How well does the airwash work 5 flames (avg 3.2)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 3.7)
Handle operation 4 flames (avg 3.8)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 3.2)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 3.4)