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Review of Little Wenlock stove

I take it back!

Kitty Ray 13 years ago

After being given the runaround by a thoroughly obstructive Customer Services girl ("if your stove is running too hard it must be your chimney/installer"/"no I can't put you through to an engineer, it's illegal" Illegal?? REALLY!!!) I wrote a rather caustic review of this stove. However, after a second conversation with a different (delightful girl), and a visit from an (equally delightful) engineer, our problem has at last been solved. So, to the gentleman who's AGA eats wood "like an elephant eats pies", ask AGA to check the washers on the inside of the spin valve. There should be two, but we had three, which meant however hard we tried we couldn't shut it down. \n\n

Stove expert replied: Glad to hear that the problem has been solved to enable you to enjoy the stove fully. Chimney draught can cause problems but an installer should check this on installation.

Overall rating:

4 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 4.3)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 4.5)
Value for money 4 flames (avg 4)
Ease of use 3 flames (avg 4)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 4)
Firebox size 2 flames (avg 3.2)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 2.9)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 3.8)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 4.1)
How likely are you to buy it again? 4 flames (avg 3.7)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 3.8)