Ambiance Flair 34

[Warfox]

I recently had the Flair34 wood stove insert installed, and color me impressed. The paint off-gassing during the first fire was truly next-level headache-inducing even with windows wide open, but I hear that’s par for the course, and it’s all done and over now.

I knew from the online brochure that the dimensions of this stove would be generous, but it’s much more appreciable in person. Huge 3 cu. ft firebox that I can just absolutely stuff with firewood.

The Flair 34 is non-catalytic, but in the end that’s just fine with me I suppose. I also looked at Blaze King, Hearthstone, Regency, etc., but when it came down to it, I would have had to make modifications to my existing mantle that wifey wasn’t keen about, and the flair was also significantly cheaper.

I was beginning to have some doubts during the break-in burn, as it kept losing flame and smoking out, but something must have loosened up after the first hour and the automatic air control got its act together.

Even though it is non-catalytic, this baby burned LOW and LONG. I will report back with data after my first truly long/overnight burn, but after the initial run-up and reload, I’d say it ran for an easy 5-6 hours loaded half-way full and on the lowest setting burning properly seasoned Cherry. The air-wash system keeps the glass approx 90% clear when burning hot, but as you can see in the photo’s, it did smog up after the fire burn down.

This forum has been an indispensable resource, and I cant thank you guys enough for the help and information provided - such as to request with install an insulated liner, as well as a block-off plate, neither of which I believe the installer would have done otherwise.

A Special thanks to bholler, stoveliker, EbS-P, and Highbeam, who replied to my thread(s).

Thanks again!

Will update as the season progresses.

Ambiance Flair 34