What is the first thing you look at when buying a stove?

[BowlandStoves]

I would be interested to learn the first thing you consider/look at when buying a stove - is it the brand, price, heat output range, etc.

Edited July 25, 2019 by BowlandStoves

[Mick Dempsey]

How it looks, with regard to my room.

[Sawchip]

Will it fit the space I have...what is going to be the fuel , wood or multi...output needed...build quality...price.

[Stubby]

Fire wood .

[Countryboy]

How easy is it to gain access to sweep the chimney, also looks and as availability of spares

[BowlandStoves]

Spares is a very important subject because if the stove has been discontinued and limited/no spares available going forward then it could prove very expensive/dangerous when you are not able to replace broken/worn parts. Many manufacturers will continue with spares for their more popular ranges, even when the stoves have been discontinued, as they create a strong long term income stream.