Our Record# 2369
Review of Jotul --- F600 Firelight -- Freestanding Stove burning Wood only
Installation Type: Wood/Coal - into masonry chimney
Date Reviewed: April 2nd, 2008

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

Satisfaction with unit=1-very satisfied
Satisfaction with dealer=2-generally happy
Satisfaction with manufacturer=1-very satisfied

Other Information about the Home and Stove

Room Size (Square feet): 1000 | House Size: 3000
Bought in 2008 , Price Paid: $2400
Location : Buchanan , VA , USA - Email of Reviewer:
Purchased from: Fireplace Retail Store - Acme Stove Company


Likes: Tremendous heat producer - price includes optional blower kit which makes a big difference in moving heat. Very "pretty" stove. Cast iron really does hold heat longer than steel. Easy to operate.


Dislikes: Not a big fan of the double front doors - can be clumsy to open with detachable handle, and messy as significant ashes always drop out when opened. No problems with side door; use it exclusively for loading.


Comments: "Real" burn time is 4-6 hours of stovetop temps averaging 400 degrees. Will have 200-250 degree temps (and coals for restart) after 10-12 hours - still blowing warm air from blower, but not much radiant heat at that point. Not really seeing significant wood savings over my old pre-EPA steel stove of similar size, but much more heat output, so all things equal, a definite improvement and investment as supplemental propane usage has been cut in half.
* Dates that reviews were submitted were not recorded prior to Nov. 2004