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Review of Westfire 21 standard stove

Seasoned user

Simon Evans 10 years ago

We have had this stove for about four years now and it has been pretty good. We did have a problem with lighting it occasionally when it was connected to an insulated metal flue but only in really cold weather. Since we refitted it to a proper chimney, no such problem has recurred. It's a joy to have a stove with a single air control (simples!). The door stays fairly clean. There is a design defect in that the glass is held in with metal clamps that are fixed with bolts. These are impossible to undo now and so you cannot fit new rope. Our door now leaks like a sieve! One other more minor problem is that the door only opens 90 degrees so access isn't great.

Overall rating:

4 flames

Build Quality 3 flames (avg 4.7)
Quality of finish 4 flames (avg 4.8)
Value for money 4 flames (avg 4.3)
Ease of use 5 flames (avg 4)
Ease of lighting 5 flames (avg 3.8)
Firebox size 3 flames (avg 3.7)
How well does the airwash work 3 flames (avg 3.5)
Controllability 5 flames (avg 3.8)
Handle operation 5 flames (avg 4.7)
How likely are you to buy it again? 3 flames (avg 4)
What is your overall satisfaction? 3 flames (avg 4.3)