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Satisfaction Ratings from 1 (best) to 5 (worst)
Satisfaction with unit=1-very satisfied
Satisfaction with dealer=1-very satisfied
Satisfaction with manufacturer=1-very satisfied
Other Information about the Home and Stove
Room Size (Square feet): 250 | House Size: 800
Bought in 2008 , Price Paid: $$699
Location : , RI , - Email of Reviewer:
Purchased from: Home Center/Hardware - Home Depot
Likes: Small size, attractive style, heavy and well constructed. My Englander stove throws plenty of heat. The view through the large glass is great, so much so that I don't sit in my recliner any more because I can't see the fire while watching TV! With a little pratice I'm now getting burn times (good coal bed) of 8 to 10 hours.
Dislikes:
Comments: At first I was only getting 5 hour burn times. When I got up in the morning the stove would be only luke warm or cold. I spent some time studying the air control and I knew there was more efficiency to be had without modification. The air control consists of air inlets in the front of the stove and a sliding plate that you move left to let more air in or right to restrict the air inlets. I found that the sliding plate had a little fore and aft movement to it, allowing as much as a 1/8 gap between the sliding plate and the front surface of the stove. This allowed more air into the air inlets than desired, thereby affecting efficiency. Now, I run my last load of the day til it's in the charcoal stage and after I make and air adjustment for an overnight burn, I use my fire poker to make sure the sliding plate is sitting flat agianst the front surface of the stove. After 8 hours, the stove is still hot to the touch (close to 300 Degrees)with enough coals for a new fire. That's better than my dad was getting with his Regency!! This stove is a tremendous value and I would recommend it to anyone.
* Dates that reviews were submitted were not recorded prior to Nov. 2004