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Review of Morso Squirrel Cleanheat stove

May not last

8 years ago

I notice that your high-rated reviews are from people who have had their stove for a comparatively short time. You wait! Ours is 16 years old and experiencing major problems: cracked collar brackets, burst back-boiler and hairline cracks in the body. I have looked after and nurtured this stove, with regular servicing and maintenance. It's beginning to look as though we're heading for a new stove soon. But which one? I don't want to go through this again in the next decade or so.

Stove expert replied: 16 years is a reasonable length of time to have a stove and obviously the stoves longevity depends on how it is used, length of burning time, fuel, flue draw and quality of build etc. If these problems have manifested themselves of late the stove has given you reasonable service.

Overall rating:

4 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 4.8)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.7)
Value for money 3 flames (avg 4.6)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.8)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.8)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 4.4)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 4.1)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 4.6)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 4.6)
How likely are you to buy it again? 3 flames (avg 4.8)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 4.8)