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Lopi Answer

Review: Lopi Answer

Reviewed April 28, 2012 by jameshcarlson

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Utterly unsatisfactory
This Lopi goes through firewood like Grant took Richmond. I've heated with wood for 30 years, thought I'd save a few bucks by going with Lopi, and am nothing but disappointed. Only a Quadrafire for me from now on.

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Lopi Answer
Reviewed and rated by Stove guy on March 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...

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Lopi Answer
Reviewed and rated by Jg on January 05, 2013

best purchase I have made. Friends and family couldn’t understand why I would remove a fireplace…until they cane over and felt the heat this generates. Gas companies do

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Lopi Answer damper isn't working
Reviewed and rated by Pat A. on December 13, 2012

I’ve had the stove for about 10 years and recently the bottom damper doesn’t do it’s job. Nothing changes when I pull on it or push backwards.
Is it possible to take the...

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Lopi Answer
Reviewed and rated by dkfish387@hotmail.com on August 08, 2012

Hi, we also have a lopi liberty which we purchased 2 years ago and have had no luck in getting heat out of this. We have done everything possible and suggested by all the professionals and still...

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Lopi Answer doesn't distribute heat thru house
Reviewed and rated by Flyinirish33 on April 01, 2012

I purchased a home in 4/2010 that came with a Lopi Answer insert (no fan). I’ve gone through 2 winters with it in WA state (one winter storm where I lost power for 4 days) and I’ve...

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Lopi Answer
Reviewed and rated by tnland on February 13, 2012

You should be getting closer to a 7-8 hour burn time. So happy you’re happy but you can be happier. Make sure your wood is dry. Email me and I’ll send you a sheet on how to insure it...

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Lopi Answer
Reviewed and rated by BurnIT on December 06, 2011

For what I use if for here in the mountains, the stove is awesome! My Answer will burn hardwood 4-6 hours without reloading it. Perfect for our ski cabin.

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