Our Record# 2310
Review of Buck Stove --- 80 -- Freestanding Stove burning Wood only
Installation Type: Wood/Coal - into masonry chimney
Date Reviewed: January 25th, 2008

Satisfaction Ratings from 1 (best) to 5 (worst)

Satisfaction with unit=3-OK, not too bad
Satisfaction with dealer=4-not really pleased
Satisfaction with manufacturer=4-not really pleased

Other Information about the Home and Stove

Room Size (Square feet): 800 | House Size: 4500
Bought in 2005 , Price Paid: $1700
Location : Nashville , TN , USA - Email of Reviewer:
Purchased from: Fireplace Retail Store - TN Valley Fireplace


Likes: Great heat output, when the fan works properly, it's great.
Easy to adjust burn rate/output.


Dislikes: The fan design has problems. We're on our 4th fan in 2 years. We've had problems with the thermostat, rheostat, and fan motor - all at different times/different motors.This last one makes a loud screeching noise about half the time.


Comments: This is our second Buck Model 80. The 1st one, purchased around '93 was wonderful in every aspect. I was so pleased with it that I never considered anything else. I replaced it in '05 and still regret it. We are on our 4th fan motor. The dealer is slow. The manufacturer has not returned 2 calls placed last week. Rather than put another penny in this stove, I'm replacing it with a Lopi.
* Dates that reviews were submitted were not recorded prior to Nov. 2004