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Review of Villager Elite stove

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John Sizeland 16 years ago

This stove was installed in my home when we moved in, I had no experience of multifuel stoves so until winter was well on its way I didn't light it.

When fueled with wood this stove can go from cold to red hot in about ten minutes, after this initial burst of heating I recommend a mix of stove fuel pellets and wood.

The stove raises the temperature of the whole house rapidly and with little smoke. When run efficiently it gives a relatively low amount of ash but be warned it does get hot.

Overall rating:

4.5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.4)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.4)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 4.5)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4.5)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 4.5)
Firebox size 5 flames (avg 4.4)
How well does the airwash work 5 flames (avg 4.2)
Controllability 3 flames (avg 4.1)
Handle operation 4 flames (avg 3.8)
How likely are you to buy it again? 5 flames (avg 4.5)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 4.6)