WhatStove?

Review of Morso Squirrel Cleanheat stove

The bees' knees

Thomas Coronwen 16 years ago

I have a Harmony 13 in one fireplace and a Morso Squirrel in the other. The difference couldn't be greater. The Morso is easy in every way - it really does do what it says on the box - make heat. And that's despite mine having a back boiler and therefore reduced capacity. If you want to know what I think of the Harmony read that review too! One tip - an Ecofan on a Squirrel really wafts the heat around but, if the flue exits on top, there's little space for it. If it's near the flue itself the Ecofan will not last - six months before the peltier effect material gets fried. I painted a heating vent black and wrapped it round the base of the flue as a heatsink. Looks OK and my replacement Ecofan has now been running for seven years.

Overall rating:

5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.8)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.7)
Value for money 4 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 5 flames (avg 4.1)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 4.6)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 4.6)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 4.8)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 4.8)