Vogelzang The Performer

[larryjbjr]

I'm looking to get one of these and I'd like to get some opinions from those who have, or have had, one.

What do you think about it?

 

[begreen]

We don't have any long term reports on this stove but current users seem to like it. Here are a couple threads on this stove:
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/the-vogelzang-performer-update.80866/
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/vogelzang-performer.60788/

 

[bholler]

I would go with an englander before a vogelzang if it was me.

 

[larryjbjr]

Yes, I saw those threads. But, they were from 5 and 7 years ago, so was hoping to get more recent input.

Thanks though.

 

[begreen]

The good news is that there haven't been negative reports on this model. Maybe start up a conversation with the two owners and ask for an update.

 

[larryjbjr]

Good idea


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[ThunderMedic]

I've got a Vogelzang Colonial, but I can't speak highly enough of the brand. Best bang for the buck, as far as I'm concerned. An uncle and a cousin both have Harmon inserts and spent upwards of $5k just for the stove and other than a gold plated door, there's no difference in heat output. From others I've talked to that bought the Performer, the only issue they have had is figuring out what to do with the incredible amount of heat the thing puts out.
One thing to watch on these Vogelzang stoves though is the fiber cement insulator boards at the top of the firebox. I've noticed on mine that they are a tad delicate and if you're not careful loading large splits at full load, you can gouge them.

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