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Review of Jotul --- F500 -- Freestanding Stove burning Wood only
Installation Type: Wood/Coal - Freestanding into metal Chimney
Date Reviewed: November 4th, 2009

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

Satisfaction with unit=4-not really pleased
Satisfaction with dealer=2-generally happy
Satisfaction with manufacturer=3-OK, not too bad

Other Information about the Home and Stove

Room Size (Square feet): | House Size: 2000
Bought in 2009 , Price Paid: $1900
Location : Hadley , ma , - Email of Reviewer: ricesinice@yahoo.com
Purchased from: Fireplace Retail Store -


Likes: Puts out heat, pretty.


Dislikes: Can not adjust damper for more than 4 hour burns. It goes like a volcano for a few hours then nothing, VERY scary. Burn fingers on damper adjuster. Ash pan always spills ashes. This stove will probably not last 2 winters in this house!


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


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