Vogelzang Heartwood Wood-Burning Heater, Model# VG820E Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this wood stove about 3 years ago. I have owned other stoves in the past and was very pleased with each one...until I bought this one.
I live in New England and here we need to depend on a good reliable source of heat.I had not seen this stove prior to purchasing it...mistake #1. None were on display anywhere in my area. I went on the recommendation of a friend who had one, but knew nothing about wood stoves....mistake #2.First off, the stove is very hard to regulate. It either is set low and smokes all over or all the way open and will blast you out of the house. It probably would work better in a large home for that reason.
It is a poorly built cheap quality most likely a Chinese made stove(as quoted on another website). The first year I had to replace the door gasket 3 times until I emailed the company and they sent one that has worked fine since. The door is out of alignment and doesn't fit flush. The hinges have a lot of slop in them. Year 2, the handle broke off, very poor design and materials.I emailed and complained about it and they did send a new one free. Year 3, Some of the fire brick are now breaking and the grate has broken.There is a big hole in the middle. A new one on their website costs $[...] + shipping. They are also to last for years according to their website.
This is not an air tight wood stove like I thought. There are gaps in the doors and The fire box is thin metal. Overall it does technically work, but for the money it is very, very poor. Please do yourself a favor and look to a different company.

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The Vogelzang Heartwood Wood-Burning Heater is a handsome, high-performance cabinet wood stove that efficiently circulates heat within your home. A bimetal thermostat controls combustion for constant-level heat radiation. Firebrick-lined firebox with cast iron grate accepts 23in. logs. One load burns up to 5 hours. Lift top reveals two burners for fry pan or tea kettle.Features include a large gasketed cast iron 13in. x 11in. feed-door, gasketed cast iron ash-door with spin draft and a large ash tray for easy ash removal. Uses 6in. flue. Safety tested to UL 1482. Optional blower Item# 173605 sold separately.This item is not for sale in the state of California and Washington. Customers are responsible for checking local codes and regulations prior to purchase. Fuel Type: Wood, Heating Capability (sq. ft.): 1,000, Max. Log Size Accepted (L in.): 23, BTU Output: 150,000, Blower Included: No, Full Load Run Time (Hours): 5, Igniter: Manual, Thermostat Included: Yes, Door Opening W x H (in.): 13 x 11, Firebox Size W x D (in.): 24 x 11, Flue Collar Size (in.): 6, Stove Pipe Included: No, Clearance from Side Wall (in.): 20, Clearance from Rear Wall (in.): 34, Clearance from Corner (in.): 24, EPA Exempt: Yes, Dimensions W x D x H (in.): 32 x 20 x 34

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