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Review of Parkray Consort 5 Slimline

Parkray consort slimline 5

Paul Hughes 11 years ago

We have had the stove now for 3 weeks. We love the detail of the stove as we spent a long time researching for it. The last couple of days the stove flu pipe coming from the stove has started to make some loud annoying cracking sounds. I do know that metal expands and retracts but is this normal ? We are just burning wood at present and doing whatever the instructions say.

The noise is so loud at times it puts you off watching TV.

Stove expert replied: I would suggest getting the installer back as this does seem strange, it is not normal for the flue to make a noise.

Overall rating:

3.5 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 4.3)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 4.3)
Value for money 3 flames (avg 3.6)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 4.3)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 3.6)
How well does the airwash work 3 flames (avg 4.4)
Controllability 3 flames (avg 3.9)
Handle operation 2 flames (avg 3)
How likely are you to buy it again? 2 flames (avg 3)
What is your overall satisfaction? 3 flames (avg 3.4)