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Review of Jotul F3 stove

Appalling quality

Carol Grbich 10 years ago

After 2 years not only has the heat baffle disintegrated but so has the inner lining on the walls and the grating teeth. I have 3 stoves of different ages and all have the same air dried wood but only this Jotul is falling apart. The warranty covers none of the damaged areas - suggesting that these more recent stoves are only cast iron on the external frame and heavens knows what ( some pigiron mix probably made in India/China) inside. Utterly appalling for an expensive stove - never again.

Overall rating:

2 flames

Build Quality 1 flames (avg 4.3)
Quality of finish 1 flames (avg 4.5)
Value for money 1 flames (avg 3.7)
Ease of use 2 flames (avg 4)
Ease of lighting 2 flames (avg 4.1)
Firebox size 3 flames (avg 4.2)
How well does the airwash work 3 flames (avg 3.8)
Controllability 3 flames (avg 3.9)
Handle operation 2 flames (avg 4)
How likely are you to buy it again? 1 flames (avg 3.6)
What is your overall satisfaction? 1 flames (avg 3.9)