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Review of Harmony 33 stove

Superlative Technology

Andrew Moffat 13 years ago

I have owned the Harmony 33 for three years.

The technology must surely be the best on the market in terms of the response to the controls.

I have a slightly smaller Aarrow Ecoburn 9 but this consumes more fuel than the 10KW Harmony 33.

The Harmony can be closed down overnight without blackening of the window, so long as dry fuel is used - an essential requirement for all stoves.

The next morning, on opening the control device, the embers glow and ignite.

Starting a new fire, from cold, the controls make it unusually easy to light and generate the initial heat to begin the new fire. I do not think I have ever failed to begin a fire, so easy do the controls make the lighting process.

The stove takes a little longer than most to warm up but this is because the inner lining is also constructed of iron - which undoubtedly has benefits in terms of its operation and the combustion process.

The handle becomes hot but a glove is supplied for operation, as to be expected.

A small niggle has been the adjustment knob which governs the control settings. This tends to come loose after a period but an allen key is supplied to enable tightening.

I have had occasion to speak to the technical department. Not only are they most helpful but are a pleasure to speak with, not least in terms of their technical knowledge.

The price is high but the technology and material are superlative. I would happily recommend this stove.

Overall rating:

5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.9)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.5)
Value for money 4.5 flames (avg 4.1)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.4)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.4)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 4)
How well does the airwash work 5 flames (avg 4.4)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 4.7)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 3.8)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 4.4)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 4.6)
  • Dave Burn said 8 months ago:

    Andrew,I have the same stove as you and have problems keepting it in overnight. Could you expand on your techique e.g. do you add fuel turn down or do you only turn down when the flames disappear. Also if you load you stove up how long typically does i take to burn the logs to charcol?