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Review of Heat n\' Glo --- North Star -- Fireplace Inserted Stove burning Wood only
Installation Type: Wood/Coal - Freestanding into metal Chimney
Date Reviewed: December 2nd, 2009

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

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

Other Information about the Home and Stove

Room Size (Square feet): 450 | House Size: 2400
Bought in 2008 , Price Paid: $
Location : Watertown , CT , Litchfield - Email of Reviewer: pberardis@gmail.com
Purchased from: Fireplace Retail Store - Superior Southington CT


Likes: Looks great with cast iron trim and arched door. Lined with real fire bricks. Takes decent sized logs (24"). Unit fit into space from existing zero clearance FP.


Dislikes: Air flow does not keep glass clean without a very hot fire. Fan / duct kit to feed adjacent room does not work well at all; fan is loud and pushes very little air.


Comments: I had deliberated for quite some time about getting a Tulikivi or other soapstone stove for tha radient heat, I ended up choosing this zero clearance based on a better fit for the the room. With 22' ceilings the radiant heat would have been a better choice to feel the heat in the room versus it rising to the upper floor.

All in all this is a good unit at a good price.


* Dates that reviews were submitted were not recorded prior to Nov. 2004


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