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Dansons Pelpro Standard: Review and ratings contributed by Bev Weston on May 22, 2013; Have just purchased a stove and have many problems getting it to even start up. Have had a local repair shop come out. They got it started. It ran for 3 days and after shutting it down for 1 week it won't start up again. Tells me there is a vacuum problem. Very unhappy with stove. Cannot locate ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Quadra-Fire Mt Vernon AE: Review and ratings contributed by btu lie on May 07, 2013; absolutely no comparison between wood and a pellet stoves heat output. Having a heat pump system we needed a alternative heat source for those colder nights. We have a 1700 SQ foot home. on the highest setting we struggled to keep just the great room at 64 degrees.the bedrooms at 59.needless to ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Lopi Leyden: Review and ratings contributed by Robert on May 05, 2013; Upgraded from a Lopi Patroit - needed more heat. Reasonable performance the first year of use, but lots of smoke. Then I discovered that at 8000 foot altitude it required about 30 to 40 feet of chimney to draw properly - or a forced draft. Next fall will see a new stove!!!!; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
NU-TEC Upland 207: Review and ratings contributed by mich jim on May 03, 2013; Got the upland 207 last started fall ordered the pipe made the base put everything together got 4 ton of pellets.started the pellet stove first of December shut it down April first used only 3 ton of pellets ..heated the 1,300sf house no with no problem . I have had wood stoves before I thought ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Lopi Leyden: Review and ratings contributed by otiskush on Apr 29, 2013; Stove not even paid for yet and the combustion box is burned up stove would not burn properly just in five months of use. Very distrurbing! And what a pain to work on.; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Napoleon NPS40: Review and ratings contributed by Mark on Apr 26, 2013; First off, if you want true reviews on any pellet stove....check out consumer reports......not these threads... 2nd, also look at other stove reviews----you will see good and bad. 3rd-all pellet stoves will have fan issues, ignitor issues etc. a pellet stove is designed for ease of use. ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Regency F1100 Classic: Review and ratings contributed by EDD on Apr 19, 2013; I have had this stove for three years and find it to be problem free. I burn well seasoned wood and have the chimney cleaned every year. It heats our 1200 sq. ft home with no problem. We do not have a problem with excess creosote build up and the glass door only requires cleaning every two or three ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
NU-TEC Upland 207: Review and ratings contributed by ray on Apr 19, 2013; First time ever burning pellets. Purchased and installed the 207 in Jan. So easy to start up and so easy to clean. This stove is a beast, heats my 1400 sq foot ranch like nothing, even during the coldest nights. So nice to look at too. So its has everything great BTU's, great looks and also a ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Napoleon NPS40: Review and ratings contributed by JP on Apr 15, 2013; I am on my 5th winter with my NPS 40. It has saved a ton of money. I clean it once a week and it has performed very well. I use Energex pellets with ease and get superb heat. I used cheaper pellets once and they jammed the auger, which is no fun to disassemble and clean out at 4 am. The stove ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Enviro Empress: Review and ratings contributed by mike on Apr 15, 2013; we bought our stove November of 2011, with the first year the blower motor went out, now 14 months later, both the blower an the exhaust motor have gone out together. must have been a date!! love the looks of the stove, heats the house vey nicely, a bitch to clean in my option. Dead of winter when ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Harman Accentra: Review and ratings contributed by f. c. White on Apr 13, 2013; I purchased this stove in 2005 to replace a wood stove. I run premium hardwood pellets and clean the stove per instructions with a vacum once per week. It takes one hour. I take the stove apart per the instuctions and scrape and clean all surfaces and passages. I have had fan problems and ignitor ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Lopi Endeavor: Review and ratings contributed by zoxdoxy on Apr 12, 2013; This stove came with my house which I bought 13 years ago and I just LOVE it. It has been a terrific stove apart from my personal grudge against the gasket sold with this model which seems way too bulky, IMHO. I keep using their recommended gasket but don't seem to have the knack for getting it ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Hearthstone Bennington: Review and ratings contributed by Hueyx1308 on Apr 12, 2013; While the stove heats evenly and burns good and complete, when you open the doors to add additional wood you either get a house full of smoke or hot coals dropping onto the floor. If you are looking for a nice looking stove for a little fire just for looks its fine. if you are looking to heat ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Lopi Endeavor: Review and ratings contributed by Petals on Apr 11, 2013; I just wrote a review with overall performance at a 3, Efficiency at a 3, and Ease of Use at a 4. When I hit the submit button and the review came up, everything was at a 5. I will assume the ratings are rigged as they did not show my actual rating on this stove. As I said, I am very ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Lopi Endeavor: Review and ratings contributed by Petalss on Apr 11, 2013; I am disappointed in this stove. We burn seasoned alder, maple, and fir, and it just eats wood. Every 1 to 2 hours, I am feeding it full of wood just to heat my 2000 sq/ft well insulated home to around 70 to 72 degrees. My husband loads it up at night to keep a fire, but usually wakes up around ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Harman XXV: Review and ratings contributed by Brandon on Apr 09, 2013; We have had this stove since 11/12 and have been happy so far. We have recently experienced the squealing noise and after troubleshooting with the dealer have had no success in fixing it. I have maintained the stove as recommended and after completing yet another thorough cleaning, still have the ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
American Energy Systems Magnum Countryside: Review and ratings contributed by ROGERHOUSTON on Apr 03, 2013; Like many people in the NE looking for relief from the cost of fuel oil, I purchased a 3500L from a local dealer. The first year was a pretty steep learning curve. From the get go I wasn't happy with the incredible amount of noise which comes out of this machine. Sitting prominently in the ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Thelin ECHO: Review and ratings contributed by r hen on Mar 31, 2013; The warranty on a Thelin pellet stove is the same as a stove you buy from Canadian tire at half the price Most hight end pellet stove have 2 year warranty on electronics and a 7 to ten year on the structure On my thelin parlour pellet stove the metal between the fire box and feed shoot cracked The ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Quadra-Fire Classic Bay 1200: Review and ratings contributed by EPC on Mar 29, 2013; Here I am stuck with a pellet stove not running for 10 days. My dealer told me that my stove can run with the new motor provided I use a Wire connector Part# 230-1920 . I ordered that wire connector since the 19th of this month & after 10 days, I am still waiting for that damn wire. It will be ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Quadra-Fire Classic Bay 1200: Review and ratings contributed by No Sleep for Bill on Mar 27, 2013; Repair tech could not resolve stove not igniting with over loaded pot. Replaced 2010 feed motor, sound like a train break. I wish I never bought it!!!; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Enviro Meridian: Review and ratings contributed by Bee on Mar 24, 2013; I have had the Enviro pellet stove for about 13 years and had a few problems with the damper but never replaced a blower. I love this pellet stove. Pellets never sticks. I buy quality pellets that do not have a lot of saw dust that can cause the feeder to stop.I spend at lease $6.59 a bag sometimes ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Hearthstone Bennington: Review and ratings contributed by woodcarver on Mar 23, 2013; Guarantee means nothing. Only the stone is warrantied. Stove leaks smoke around stone seams when damped. Cast iron parts warp and are NOT covered by Guarantee and expensive to replace, Read the fine print before purchasing. Looks great but poorly made for actual heating. Ashes fall out of front ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Quadra-Fire Classic Bay 1200: Review and ratings contributed by EPC on Mar 19, 2013; My auger motor started to have this funny noise when turning. So, I figured I would go ahead & replace it. Well.......what do you know? Quadrafire company has changed the design and the new motor (812-4421) only has a 4 inch wire. NO DIRECT REPLACEMENT for the older auger motor made by Van ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Avalon Arbor: Review and ratings contributed by Avalon Arbor similar to Lopi Leyden on Mar 19, 2013; I have a 2008 Lopi Leyden pellet stove which is similar in design on the inside as this Avalon Arbor, both are made by Travis Industries. Mine is more traditional in outside design than this Arbor. I am surprised I did not a Lopi Leyden listed here on this review site. I have a brown enameled unit ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Harman Accentra: Review and ratings contributed by Zrt27 on Mar 19, 2013; I have had a used 2008 model since January of 2013 and have had good results with it. I have it in my lower level family room and it does a good job heating it at about 70-75. The glass keeps the view of the fire clear for a long time before needing a cleaning. It doesn't need much attention other ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Quadra-Fire Classic Bay 1200: Review and ratings contributed by Tony on Mar 17, 2013; I've had the CB insert for 3 winters now - the first winter i would give the stove a 4-5 star, however in December of winter #2 the auger motor needed to be replaced as well as another part - and i don't think it got back to 100% heat output. Winter #3 and it has been a pain in the butt. I ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
St. Croix Greenfield: Review and ratings contributed by rick on Mar 12, 2013; my greenfield is 8 years old have only replaced blower. perfect operation great stove. also have an auburn that is 7 years old . i burn 4-5 tons of pellets a year . middle of iowa; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Lopi Answer: Review and ratings contributed by Stove guy on Mar 12, 2013; We installed an Answer insert about 10 years ago. The stove supplies ~80% to 90% of our heat. We made sure not to by a stove that was too big for our space. Once we have it up and running we can maintain ~70 F to 72 F on the main floor and ~66 F in our second floor bedroom. If you shut down the ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Pacific Energy Alderlea T4 Classic: Review and ratings contributed by STS on Mar 11, 2013; My wife and I couldn't be happier with our Alderlea T4. We have been heating our 2000' ranch on 2-3 cords a year for the past 4 years. I grew up with wood heat but this stove is a far cry from any other stove I have ever lived with. I believe that the outside air is a must in a modern well ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Lopi Leyden: Review and ratings contributed by arcticcat650 on Mar 09, 2013; Biggest problem is the need to clean insibe of stove (sweep it out) almost every day and definetely every 3 dzys need to tear it downn and vacuum inside all the ash. Doesnt seem like any ash goes down from the pot, it all collects inside the stove.; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Fiber By-Products Releases New Wood Pellets: Review and ratings contributed by dragontammer24@gmail.com on Mar 08, 2013; Do you deliver? If so, how much do you have to buy .; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Quadra-Fire Mt Vernon AE: Review and ratings contributed by Shawn Baxter on Mar 06, 2013; The stove is very poor quality and the dealer will not stand by the warranty. I had the first stove removed two months after I got it due to a loud howling noise. The dealer said he never heard of the problem and niether has the company. The second stove has a pinging ticking noise everytime it ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Napoleon NPS40: Review and ratings contributed by Sailbir on Mar 06, 2013; We have owned our free standing stove for 4 years. At first we did not think it was burning hot enough and after several alterations, we enlarged the holes in the pellet pot just a little and now it runs like a charm. We clean it once a week, burn decent pellets, and make sure we clean the glass ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Thelin ECHO: Review and ratings contributed by THE STOVE GUY on Mar 05, 2013; This stove & all of Thelin stoves WILL work great when they are installed & vented correctly! Also depending on use, Thelin & any pellet stove or insert will have to be cleaned on a reaguler basis. Regular cleaning of firepot is crucial for air flow. Please read owners manual thoroughly ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Thelin ECHO: Review and ratings contributed by plan24ca on Mar 03, 2013; Dear Mr. Coghlans: I first must apologize. I gave you some wrong information. I have had my stove for 9 years not 7 years. I have talked to other pellet stove owners who say they use their stoves 6 to 8 months of the year and burn anywhere from 3 tons to 5 tons of pellets a year (50 - 40 pound bags ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Harman XXV: Review and ratings contributed by AlterUrEgo on Mar 02, 2013; This is our third season with the Harman XXV. Its basically our primary heat source since we have baseboard heat and rarely use it. The Harman replaced an old woodstove that commanded the living room. Its not bitterly cold here in Creston BC but in fact real mild winters so I don't even come close ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Quadra-Fire Classic Bay 1200: Review and ratings contributed by Mark D on Mar 02, 2013; I've has this stove for three years and had this professionally installed, at his recommendation for quality and ease of use. So far I have not been disappointed. Not a problem so far. The bad things are that it is a bit noisy - I have it in the living room - but less noisy than my previous ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Napoleon NPS40: Review and ratings contributed by never again on Mar 01, 2013; Miserable piece of equipment. When not cleaned on a weekly basis, it goes out, the house fills with smoke, sometimes setting off smoke alarms in the middle of the night. Cleaning is a nightmare - the house fills with dust/ash. I have just called the installer to UNINSTALL it. I was skeptical ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Napoleon NPS40: Review and ratings contributed by Sarah Johnston on Mar 01, 2013; Nothing reminds me more of Winter then sitting at home in front of a cozy stove and just relaxing. My Napoleon has been my go to source of heat for the past few years but as of lately I notice the handle was beginning to wear. I wanted a new one but I wanted one that had character and so I looked ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Dansons Pelpro Standard: Review and ratings contributed by mustangman_03 on Feb 26, 2013; In 4 years the electric igniter has burned out twice, the second time it fried the electronic controller ($250.00). They didn't brother to fuse it. Cheap!!; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Jotul F 400 Castine: Review and ratings contributed by Stephen Wright on Feb 23, 2013; The fist two years this stove was great. Loved it. After a bed of coals is established, it consumes single pieces of 14" cord wood just fine. One piece per hour. Then, at night, I bank it so the draft is fully closed and this results in 6 to 8 hour burns. I never have to start a fire from ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Harman Accentra: Review and ratings contributed by William on Feb 23, 2013; Purchased in 2006, bad igniter (common issue) dealer would not make good on warranty and jerked me around. Worst thing I ever bought, nothing but trouble. Burn pot cannot be properly cleaned with provided tool, must use small hammer and chisel, expect burned fingers. I do not have the conscience ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Quadra-Fire Castile: Review and ratings contributed by steve on Feb 21, 2013; I Have the castile insert. anyone have a problem with the igniter not going off when stove gets hot. Ran the stove for an hour and igniter still is red hot. steve; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Quadra-Fire Sante Fe: Review and ratings contributed by Jim87 on Feb 21, 2013; I bough this stove in September 2006, self installed it, and have never regretted it! This stove hates hard wood or hard/softwood combo pellets. If you want heat performance and low maintenance use softwood high heat pellets. In the northeast I recommend Okanagan or Vermont pellet-superb heat with ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Breckwell P23FSL: Review and ratings contributed by bob c on Feb 20, 2013; I have owned this stove for 5 years and love it so easy to clean and run.I work for a city on the highway crew in the winter i plow for 20hrs at a time.my wife does not have to worry about this stove at all.very dependable.i have a mobile home and run it on 2.and it keeps house at 70-73 no ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Quadra-Fire 4300 Millennium: Review and ratings contributed by woodhead_wisconsin on Feb 18, 2013; Disclaimer: I sell these stoves (a sales rep for this product). But I also burn them in the showroom at work. I'm not here to tout how great they are, since none of you reading this will likely be a customer of mine - so this is my objective viewpoint. This stove puts out quite a bit of heat. Our ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Country Flame Harvester: Review and ratings contributed by Chuck McCalister on Feb 18, 2013; We have had our Harvester for more than 12 years now and have not had very much trouble at all. We replaced an auger motor when that darn nail got caught in the auger and the terrible wood pellet fuel has been a pain but the unit still chugs through it all and has saved us thousands of dollars in ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Harman P68: Review and ratings contributed by DONTBUY1 on Feb 17, 2013; Do not waste your money. Do not buy this stove. I bought this stove, serial number 8283205, on 14Aug 2009. I thought I was golden, getting a high priced, highly rated stove using the obamabates too. This stove has been repaired three times by the seller/installer and is a constant source of ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
St. Croix Lancaster: Review and ratings contributed by Michiman on Feb 15, 2013; I've had this stove now for about 7 years, with 5 of them in active service. Over the last three years, it's been more and more cantankerous. At this point, there are days when it won't fully start, burns perfectly for an hour or so then suddenly shuts off, shuts off when you open the door (but ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...
Vermont Castings Aspen 1920: Review and ratings contributed by jay on Feb 13, 2013; I bought an Aspen used a little over a month ago. It has been running 24/7 ever since and the stove works fine. The stove was chosen for the specific BTU rating, we only need about 22,000 btus on the coldest days in the area of the stove and this unit has no issue keeping up. Like any stove the ...; Complete review & ratings...; Follow this thread...