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Review of Thornton Dale stove

Find a proper fitter!

8 years ago

Well now, where do I start? The stove is wonderful, just cannot seem to get the fitting done correctly. We used an installer recommended, I requested that an air brick be fitted, it was not done, so out with the burner and one fitted. We, after 4 years decided to replace the fireplace but keep the stove, so called a sweep/woodburner fitter, he said the flue pipe was not fitted correctly, so another new pipe, new flange new register plate all fitted. New fireplace fitted and stove re-assembled. Lovely job but fire smokes the room out and goes out! So, I have removed cowl and chimney pot, all clean. Finally sussed out that the airwash tube was fitted back to front! Am awaiting installers to return.

Overall rating:

4 flames

Build Quality 4 flames (avg 4.3)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Value for money 2 flames (avg 4.1)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 4.2)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 4.8)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 4.2)
How well does the airwash work 4 flames (avg 4.8)
Controllability 4 flames (avg 4.8)
Handle operation 3 flames (avg 4.1)
How likely are you to buy it again? 4 flames (avg 4.7)
What is your overall satisfaction? 4 flames (avg 4.7)