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Review of HearthStone --- Sterling Direct Vent -- Freestanding Stove burning Natural Gas or Propane (LP)
Installation Type: Gas - Direct Vent
Date Reviewed: February 24th, 2010

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

Satisfaction with unit=5-poor service
Satisfaction with dealer=4-not really pleased
Satisfaction with manufacturer=5-poor service

Other Information about the Home and Stove

Room Size (Square feet): 450 | House Size: 2,200
Bought in 2001 , Price Paid: $$3,848.14
Location : Reno , NV , US - Email of Reviewer: fongdh@aol.com
Purchased from: Fireplace Retail Store - Victorian Stove Shoppe


Likes: Very attractive appearance


Dislikes: Sparse dealer network makes it very difficult to get dealer representation with manufacturer as dealers come and go. Manufacturer takes advantage of non-existent dealer and gives buyers run-around with warranty. Stove itself began to give off chemical/metallic smell when heating. Problem persisted for 87-8 years. No dealer to speak for us, manufacturer far away and in denial. Found four other identical cases through this forum, Hearth.com


Comments: Would never buy another Hearthstone Stove again, because "pretty" is not important if the stove stinks.


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


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