Daphne Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Does anybody have any experience of these? We are having to replace an ancient Jotul, and 2 fitters have both recommended them. Being rather cynical, I just want to make sure this is because the burners are brilliant, not because there is some sort of deal on offer to the trade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I have one and I absolutely love it. Now, that's possibly because it's the only woodburner I've ever owned and the whole thing of having a woodburner is just brilliant, but I recall doing quite a bit of research into various brands before I bought mine, and they get very good reviews. I particularly wanted a more modern design because I didn't feel the traditional Victorian style would suit my house, I have a Charnwood Cove in the smallest size in a cream colour. It's burning merrily as I type this, they have a single control which is so efficient that it's almost like a gas fire - I can make it blaze up/slow it down with one move of the damper control. I'm fairly sure mine is, or could be converted to, multi-fuel but I only ever burn wood. I've had mine since 2008 and it's as good as new, haven't needed to replace anything yet although parts are all available online. Highly recommend them, and I'd definitely have one again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 Thanks for that Olly, your comments are very reassuring I quite fancy one in cream (its almond in official speak!) as well, we are going for the C6 or C7. Have you had any problems keeping it clean, I'm slightly worried about filthy fingerprints! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Couldn't remember if it was the woodburner or the Kenwood KMix that's 'almond' - possibly both! Obviously it gets ash/dust on it from time to time but generally it stays clean. Mines been repainted once (by the chimney sweep - I'm rubbish at painting even with a spray can!) so you can touch it up if needed. I just wipe it with a damp cloth when it's cool, the handle has discoloured a little bit but otherwise it's as good as new. I wanted a larger stove but could only fit a Cove 1 in my fireplace. PS the cat recommends it too! Although I don't really think she cares which brand of stove it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Please ignore the hearth - do not under any circumstances choose a limestone hearth, it's totally unsuitable and is the only thing I regret! This isn't a great picture (by the way, my wall does not have a huge dent in it - don't know what that is!) but I hope it shows that the stove is still almond coloured, the dark line under the stove door is just ash which I'll sweep off when cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 It looks lovely, absolutely perfect. I love the colour co-ordinated kettle as well We have a brick hearth, so no worries there, although unfortunately we can't have a burner where you put the wood underneath (something to do with the siting of the flue) so we shall to have to have one of the squatter versions. Now, we have to wait the quotes from the fitters and all you have to do is send me good vibes as I set to work convincing OH that almond is the way to go!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Can't comment on Charnwood stoves, but we have a Stovax which is nearly 9 years old and we are very happy with that. I would recommend buying a cast iron one not steel, they have a much longer life span, my parents have had both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
