We purchased a Dowling stove in 2001. Actual stove was okay but now needing fourth replacement of liner. First two were not of adequate standard and had to be replaced by the company. Same thing... [ read more] ]
Our experience of the 990 CH range is dismal.
It has hardly ever burned hot. Esse recommend wood with a maximum moisture content of 25%; the dealer/installer recommends 15%. Our wood is drier... [ read more] ]
If you are hoping to be able to cook and bake on this oven don't waste your money. I bought an electric esse 15 years ago, and was assured that it cooks in the same way as a conventional range... [ read more] ]
They are not interested once the stove is installed. Any problems they will not accept its their stove. Our burns well but when not lit and if the wind is blowing, then the room smells like... [ read more] ]
We had this stove fitted in 2015 and within weeks the door handles kept breaking. Manufacturer kept sending new handles that kept breaking. Stove had an internal weld missing and was replaced... [ read more] ]
Had this for 3 years, and now some of the fire ricks need replacing. Which is fine. But they are an odd shape, again not in itself an issue.
BUT, it’s impossible to get the parts. Our retailer... [ read more] ]
i purchased the stove 3 years ago. This year I experienced problems with the delayed ignition that damaged the gasket. I had the pilot adjusted but I have been waiting for the gasket over a... [ read more] ]
Installed the Salisbury 4 autumn 2020 and it''s been amazing. Recommended by shop in Chichester due to its build and engineering quality and the higher comparative price paid was worth it. 1... [ read more] ]
Inherited a little wenlock standard with the house purchase. Our sweep took out the completely wrecked baffle plate, cracked bricks and broken blanking plate. I purchased the replacements from... [ read more] ]
Bit disapointed with the HETA, specifically wanted a multi fuel, which is how they sell it but its terrible at burning smokeless fuel just goes out
when you speak to them they say its not reccomended... [ read more] ]
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