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Review of Vermont Castings --- defiant encore catalytic -- Freestanding Stove burning Wood only
Installation Type: Wood/Coal - into masonry chimney
Date Reviewed: February 10th, 2010

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

Satisfaction with unit=3-OK, not too bad
Satisfaction with dealer=0-no rating/experience
Satisfaction with manufacturer=3-OK, not too bad

Other Information about the Home and Stove

Room Size (Square feet): 500 | House Size: 1900
Bought in 2002 , Price Paid: $300 (used)
Location : Jefferson Twp. , PA , USA - Email of Reviewer: scottgeck@hotmail.com
Purchased from: Select Store Type - private sale


Likes: Stove provides a lot of heat and pretty long burn time (6-7hrs w/ oak). As drawer is very convienent-can empty while stove is burning. Unit is very attractive. Top load feature is nice.


Dislikes: Stove puts out alot of creosote, even w/ catalytic. some Some internal parts warped, broke. Too many gaskets to replace. Catalytic expensive to replace every 3 years. It is more cost effective in the long run to buy a new stove with the current tax credit than to repair this one.


Comments: I bought the stove used (1992-1993 model). Got my money's worth out of it. Going with a Regency F2400M.


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


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