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Jotul F3 stove

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Jotul F3 stove

The Jotul F3 is a wood burner - the wood burns on a bed of ashes without an ash pan and grate.

This stove is available with a clear glass window or a lattice door.

You can have the Jotul F3 in enamel finishes.

There is an optional multi fuel kit available

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there is a clean burn & a standard model.

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Review Ratings Breakdown

Build Quality 4.5 flames
Quality of finish 4.5 flames
Value for money 3.5 flames
Ease of use 4 flames
Ease of lighting 4 flames
Firebox size 4 flames
How well does the airwash work 4 flames
Controllability 4 flames
Handle operation 4 flames
How likely are you to buy it again? 3.5 flames
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames

Most Recent Review

  • Great log burner

    Dave M one year ago

    We installed it 2 years ago and what a superb product. Performs great and looks amazing. Remember to have it serviced every year and you will not have any problems. Also use seasoned logs as... []

    Stove expert replied: Great comments

    Overall rating:

    4.5 flames

Most Popular Review

  • JOTUL F3

    MARK ADORIAN 9 years ago

    This is a great stove that really packs a punch in terms of heat output. Looks great, small enough to fit nicely in a standard fireplace so does not encroach on room space. Very efficient and... []

    Overall rating:

    4.5 flames

More reviews for Jotul F3 stove (page 1 of 3)

  • Generally good

    Michael Connolly 3 years ago

    Had mine about 12 years, with few problems. I modified the ash tray, (which being four-sided, was virtually impossible to return once removed) taking out the back wall, to give in effect a high... []

    Overall rating:

    3.5 flames

  • Appalling quality

    Carol Grbich 3 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... []

    Overall rating:

    2 flames

  • Jotul 3

    Graham Hughes 3 years ago

    excellent highly recommend but today the door won't open, any clue how to get in to it?

    Overall rating:

    5 flames

  • Poor Warranty

    Derek Coombes 4 years ago

    I have two F3 stoves - the first was purchased 12 years ago - brilliant bit of kit, no problems and excellent build quality. The second was purchased 3 years ago - totally different story. The... []

    Stove expert replied: Always worth reading the small print on any warranty not only when purchasing a stove. Consumable items will not be covered, these include, liners, glass, baffle plates etc

    Overall rating:

    2.5 flames

  • brilliant

    Fiona Otter 4 years ago

    I bought my Jotul F3 cleanburn about eight years ago, I have to say it's the best money I've ever spent. I did a lot of research before deciding on this stove. I felt it was the most versatile... []

    Overall rating:

    5 flames

  • Great stove, sparse maintenance information

    DavidLaird 4 years ago

    Had the stove for two years and it performs superbly, heating several rooms, although the window does not stay clean (probably my fault). Jotul site gives good general advice but you have to... []

    Stove expert replied: 4.1 Replacing the Air Chamber Remove the door to avoid any damages to the glass or enamel. Disconnect the top plate of Jøtul F 3. This is connected to the side plates with 2 collar head screws - one on each side. See fig. 3. Remove these with the Allen key which are supplied with the stove. In the case of side/rear connection, the following should be done: Unscrew the heat shield (fig. 4B). It will then be possible to use a screw driver to keep in place the screw which is situated there. 2. Unscrew the nuts under the air chamber at the back edge (towards the back wall), one on each side (fig. 8). 3. The air chamber is fastened at the front to the side burn plates with the screws (fig. 9). These are loosened and the air chamber can then be lifted out from above. 1. In the case of top connection, the following should be done: • • Lift out the ash moulding (the log stopper). The air chamber is lifted out through the door opening with one hand, while at the same time flipping in and pulling out the one of the side burn plates. The air chamber may now be lowered diagonally and twisted out via the door opening. Assembly of a new air chamber Follow the same procedure in reverse order. Page 24 of the manual for servicing procedures.

    Overall rating:

    5 flames

  • problem with smoking

    Louise Bell 4 years ago

    I was interested to read the review by Bob as we've had a similar experience with our Jotul F3. We bought it second hand & for the first year or so it worked brilliantly. Then it started smoking... []

    Stove expert replied: Please check that the internal baffle plate has not become distorted as this can cause smoke problems, at the same time check all seals to insure they still function. The weather can be a factor but a cowl may well overcome this problem.

    Overall rating:

    3.5 flames

  • Great Stove to Heat My Room

    Jane Foden 5 years ago

    Bought this in blue black enamel to replace a severely under performing Harmony 23 and I could not be happier. The stove heats up quickly and in turn is heating the room very well and it is... []

    Overall rating:

    4.5 flames

  • Jotul 3 CB Smoking Dragon

    Bob 5 years ago

    I bought this stove back in 1999 thinking the company had been around awhile and should make a good product. I wanted to be a happy owner and could have given it a good review when I first bought... []

    Stove expert replied: Have you got trees surrounding the property which have grown that could be caausing the problem. Might be worth getting the flue checked as this may need lining! Seems strange that it worked well inititially, very disappointing!

    Overall rating:

    2 flames

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