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Review of Westfire 21 standard stove

Westfire Uniq 21

Roy H 9 years ago

We absolutely love our Westfire. I'd strongly recommend using the external air attachment. We ran a length of flexible pipe under the floor, with its entry near an external air brick, so we now have a sealed unit and the warm air stays in the house.

The only drawback with the Westfire 21 is that the design relies on the stove door being open when raising the fire or adding a log to a small fire, so it can get smoky indoors. (Its not a stove that likes running a small fire either, but who buys a stove for that?! )

Our central heating is now only needed in December & January. The rest of the time, the stove keeps the whole house warm and the chimney breast & stack seems to work like a storage heater, releasing heat through to the following morning.

Overall rating:

4.5 flames

Build Quality 5 flames (avg 4.7)
Quality of finish 5 flames (avg 4.8)
Value for money 5 flames (avg 4.3)
Ease of use 4 flames (avg 4)
Ease of lighting 4 flames (avg 3.8)
Firebox size 4 flames (avg 3.7)
How well does the airwash work 5 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? 5 flames (avg 4)
What is your overall satisfaction? 5 flames (avg 4.3)