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Jotul Cast Iron Stoves



Review of Avalon:Travis Industries --- Renier insert -- Fireplace Inserted Stove burning Wood only
Installation Type: Wood/Coal - into existing Fireplace
Date Reviewed: prior to Nov. 2004*)

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

Satisfaction with unit=1-very satisfied
Satisfaction with dealer=1-very satisfied
Satisfaction with manufacturer=0-no rating/experience

Other Information about the Home and Stove

Room Size (Square feet): 300 | House Size: 1000
Bought in 2001 , Price Paid: $1400
Location : Portland , ME , USA - Email of Reviewer:
Purchased from: Fireplace Retail Store - The Finest Kind


Likes: Large glass door. Quick, easy lighting. VERY clean burning when used properly. Easily heats our entire home - this is our primary heating source. The convection without the blowers really works.


Dislikes: Can't get the advertised 9 hour burn time, but I always have hot coals in the morning to easily start the next fire with. I do wish the gas reburning tubes were a little higher in the box, they get in the way and stop me from really stuffing it with wood.


Comments: Good, basic, no-nonsense stove that makes heating with wood easy and enjoyable. I would buy it again.


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


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