HVAC For Beginners

Thermostove Ratings

A Repairman Reviews The Brands

With our thermostove ratings, you can cut through all the sales hype and find value. Our simple rating system gives each brand a color code and a star rating. If the card is green, then, that is one of the top picks from HvacRepairGuy. If the card is yellow, then, that would be a budget pick from HvacRepairgGuy. If the card is red, then, the brand is not recommended by HvacRepairGuy. It truly is like you were taking a repairman shopping with you!

World's Top Log Burning Thermostove

Our top pick for log burning thermostoves is the THERMO CONTROL brand from NATIONAL STOVE WORKS. These boiler stoves feature clean burning gasification technology and are available in three sizes. They have an industry leading warranty.

World's Best Pellet Thermostove

Our choice for the best thermostove is the THERMOFLUX which is made in Bosnia and is sold throughout Europe. The INTERIO model has a built-in circulation pump and is backed by a very good warranty but their website is not much help.

Log Burning Units

ABX

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These stoves are made in the Czech Republic and are sold throughout Europe. They offer a variety of models that include wood storage and large windows for viewing the fire. They have soapstone cladding for more gradual heating but the warranty on the stoves is not very good when compared to other brands.

ALTECH

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The ECLIPS AQUA stoves are made in Holland and are sold in Europe. They are clean burning but use catalytic combustion. They have a soapstone exterior to hold the heat and deliver it slowly into the room. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy.

AMESTI

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The RONDO 490 boiler is clean burning and features air wash to maintain clear views of the fire. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

AQUAFLAM

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These thermostoves are made in the Czech Republic and the brand is from HS FLAMINGO SRO. They offer four sizes of stoves that are clean burning and use outside air for combustion. They have dual window air wash systems to preserve the views of the fire but their website does not have a stated warranty policy.

ARADA

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the U.K. The Stratford line offers five sizes of stoves with a traditional look and feel. They have a large window for viewing the fire and are backed by a decent guarantee.

BORU

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

These stoves are made in Ireland and are sold in Europe and the USA. They offer a variety of models including a double-sided unit for two views of the fire. They are clean burning and can use outdoor air for combustion. They are backed by a good warranty.

BROSELEY

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

These stoves are made and sold in the U.K. The SNOWDON 26 is a wood burning stove with large windows for viewing the fire. The brand is a part of BE MODERN and is backed by a decent warranty.

BUDERUS

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is a part of BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY GROUP and the units are available in Europe. The LOGASTYLE models are cast iron and are backed by a decent guarantee.

CALUX

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand offers a variety of models that are made in Italy. They are clean burning and but the guarantee is not as good as some of the other brands.

CASTELLAMONTE

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These stoves are made in Italy and feature ornate glazed fire-clay coatings. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy.

CHARNWOOD

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These stoves are made in the U.K. by A.J. WELLS & SONS LTD. They offer a variety of models but their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

CLAM

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The RIOVERDE stoves burn logs and can provide dhw as well as central heating. They have electronic controls and a large window for viewing the fire.

DDG

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand offers a variety of models and features large windows for viewing the fire. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

DE MANICOR

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

These thermostoves are made in Italy and are clean burning. They have an air wash system to keep the glass clean for viewing the fire but their website is not much help. The units are backed by a pretty good guarantee.

DROOFF

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Germany and is sold throughout Europe. They offer stoves with a modern look and feel to them and feature large windows for viewing the fire. Their website is not much help but the units are backed by a pretty good warranty.

EDILKAMIN

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is available throughout Europe and offers a variety of models. They feature large windows for viewing the fire and can produce domestic hot water as well as central heating. The wood burning units are also available with a food warming section at the top. Their website does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

EKOL

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

These stoves are made in the U.K. The CLARITY stoves are available in two sizes and are clean burning. They are made of durable cast iron and have large windows for viewing the fire. They are backed by a good guarantee.

ELDOM

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Bulgaria and only offers one size of thermostove. They are basic stoves with a refractory lined combustion chamber and a small window for viewing the fire. The warranty on the units is not very good when compared to other brands.

EVOLUTION

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

The EVOLUTION 8 wood stoves have a very modern look to them. The brand is a part of BE MODERN and is backed by a good warranty. They feature traditional cast iron construction but a modern large window for viewing the fire.

HAAS & SOHN

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the Czech Republic and Hungary and is sold throughout Europe. They offer basic models that are sold at diy stores as well as premium models that are only sold through dealers. The stoves feature large windows for viewing the fire but their website does not have a stated warranty policy.

HENLEY

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

These stoves are made in Ireland and are sold there and in the U.K. They offer cast iron stoves with a traditional look and feel. They have an air wash system to keep the glass clean and are clean burning as well as backed by a decent guarantee.

HILLANDALE

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is from Broseley which is a part of BE MODERN. The HERCULES range offers three sizes of stoves that are clean burning. They have a traditional look and feel to them but the warranty is not very good when compared to other brands.

HORSE FLAME

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in China by HENAN HI-FLAME METAL CO. LTD. They offer a variety of clean burning cast iron stoves. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy.

HOXTER

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand offers basic stoves. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

INIS

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The MK II boiler stoves have large viewing glasses and are clean burning. They can use outdoor air for combustion but their warranty is not very good when compared to other brands. The stoves are made and sold in Ireland by PRECISION ENERGY LTD.

ITEM

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The FOVeCO models can burn grains as well as wood logs and pellets. The fire has to be initially started manually but then operation is automatic. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

KENSAL

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is a part of the STOVAX GROUP and is available in the U.K. and Ireland. They offer two sizes of thermostoves that are backed by a good guarantee when registered.

KINGSTAR

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made and sold in the U.K. They offer a variety of models but the guarantee on the heat exchanger is not very good when compared to other brands.

KOPPE

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These stoves are made in Germany and are available throughout Europe. They offer a variety of side panel options including tile, steel, or soapstone. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

KRETZ

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These stoves are made in the Czech Republic and are sold throughout Europe. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

LACUNZA

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Spain and is sold throughout Europe. They feature durable cast iron construction but their website is not much help.

LINCAR

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand offers stoves made of cast iron with ceramic tiles. They have large windows for viewing the fire and electronic controls but their website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy.

LINE

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These stoves are made in Bulgaria and are sold throughout Europe. They offer a limited number of models and their website is not much help.

LINEAVZ

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made and sold in Italy. They offer only two sizes of units but feature programmable electronic controls. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

LOHBERGER

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Austria and is sold throughout Europe. The THERMO INSERT range offers log burning units with steel, soapstone, or natural stone exteriors. They have an integrated wood storage bin and use outdoor air for combustion. Their website does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

MBZ ITALFUOCO

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The VENERE models burn logs. All of the stoves offer either metal or ceramic side panels and feature programmable electronic controls. They also offer an optional kit for the production of domestic hot water but their website does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

MDB CALDAIE

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made and sold in Italy. The PLURIFIRE model can burn grains as well as wood pellets and features electronic controls with a remote. They offer a dhw kit and the stoves are backed by a good warranty.

MENDIP

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The MENDIP 8 is made in the UK and is sold throughout Europe. They feature a durable cast iron grate and an air wash system to preserve the views of the fire. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

MHAUSER

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These stoves are made in Italy and are sold directly to consumers through their website. The MIS range offers three sizes of units that burn logs. All of the units feature electronic controls but their website does not have a stated warranty policy.

NEWTON

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the U.K. by TR ENGINEERING LTD. They offer both modern and traditional styled units and feature triple burning for reduced emissions. Their website does not have a stated guarantee for the units.

NORDICA EXTRAFLAME

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These boiler stoves are made in Italy and are available throughout Europe. They offer a wide selection of models to choose from and either majolica (ceramic) or metal side panels. They are backed by a good warranty.

OLYMBERYL

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These stoves are made in China by HENAN HI-FLAME METAL CO. LTD. They are clean burning cast iron stoves with a traditional look and feel to them. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy.

ORANIER

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

They offer a wide selection of clean burning log units.

PLAMEN

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Croatia and is available in Europe. They have a traditional look and feel to them with a large window for viewing the fire. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

PYROCLASSIC

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

This brand is made and sold in New Zealand. The PYROCLASSIC IV features a durable ceramic combustion chamber and fully automatic controls. They are backed by a very good guarantee.

ROKOSSA

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is a part of SPARTHERM GROUP. The IG SERIES features large windows for viewing the fire and they are clean burning but their website does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

TEBA THERM

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made and sold in Turkey. They offer very basic stoves and their website is not much help.

THERMIKI

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The ATS units are made and sold in Greece. Their website is no help and does not even have a stated guarantee for their products.

THERMO-CONTROL

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

These boiler stoves feature clean burning gasification technology and are available in three sizes. They are very basic units and do not have a window for viewing the fire but they have an industry leading warranty.

THERMOROSSI

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These thermostoves are made in Italy and are sold throughout Europe. They offer basic units with traditional styling and fully automatic controls. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

UNGARO

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

The brand is made in Italy and offers a variety of models of stoves. The 2 FIRE models are available in two sizes and provides flexibility with burning pellets or logs. They are available in a variety of colors to match the home's decor and are backed by a good warranty.

VERNER

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in the Czech Republic and is sold throughout Europe. The units feature a ceramic lined combustion chamber and large windows for viewing the fire. The warranty on parts other than the stove body is not very good.

WALLTHERM

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Denmark and is available worldwide. They are clean burning stoves with gasification technology but their warranty is not as good as other brands.

Pellet Burning Units

AC

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand offers basic units with electronic controls. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

ARTENSE

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The SABRINA THERMO units have a large window for viewing the fire and digital controls with five power settings. They offer an outdoor combustion air option for energy savings but their website does not have a stated warranty policy.

BIODOM

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The H2O units are fully automatic stoves. They are made in Slovenia and are available in a variety of colors to match the home decor. Their website does not have a stated warranty policy.

BIOECOTERMO

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

This brand offers stoves that can burn cereals as well as wood chips and pellets. They feature durable stainless steel burners and programmable electronic controls and are backed by a good warranty.

BRONPI

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This brand is made in Spain and offers units with automatic programmable controls. They have large windows for viewing the fire and are backed by very good guarantee.

CALUX

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

This brand offers a variety of models that are made in Italy. They are clean burning and but the guarantee is not as good as some of the other brands.

CENTROMETAL

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The CENTROPELET ZV14 model has a large front glass for viewing the fire and electronic controls with a remote. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy.

CLAM

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The MOLINA models are for burning pellets and are available in a variety of colors of ceramic side panels as well as with soapstone. They have electronic controls and a large window for viewing the fire.

CTL

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These boiler stoves are made in Italy and are available in four sizes to match the heating needs of the home. They have automatic programmable controls with a remote but their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

DAL ZOTTO

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made and sold in Italy. They have a built-in circulation pump and expansion tank as well as programmable controls and are backed by a good warranty.

DA VINCI

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These stoves are available in Europe in four sizes. They feature automatic electronic control but the guarantee is not as good as some of the other brands.

DIOECOTEC

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These stoves are made in Macedonia. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy.

DUE ERRE

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Italy and offers a variety of models. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for the units.

DZ

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The IDRO 25 stoves have automatic electronic controls. The units are made in Italy and are sold in parts of Europe. Their website is not much help and does not have a guarantee for their products.

ECOFOREST

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These stoves are made in Spain and are sold throughout Europe. They feature modern styling and automatic programmable controls but their website does not have a stated warranty policy.

EDILKAMIN

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is available throughout Europe and offers a variety of models. They feature large windows for viewing the fire and can produce domestic hot water as well as central heating. The pellet units are available in standard widths as well as in slim models for those tight spaces. Their website does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

EVA CALOR

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand offers models either with or without windows for viewing the fire but their website is not much help. They offer both standard and slim models for those tight spaces. The brands are made in Italy by EVA STAMPAGGI.

EXTRASTOVE

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These boiler stoves are made and sold in Italy. They are available in three sizes and feature programmable electronic controls. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy.

FACI

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The IDRO PELLET 25 ACS models feature a stainless steel boiler for durability and electronic controls. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

FAIR

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These stoves are available with either steel or majolica exteriors and feature electronic weekly programmable controls. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy.

FLUMENFIRE

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made and sold in Italy. They offer both models with a viewing window as well as those without. They are available in three sizes and feature programmable controls. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy.

FREEPOINT

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These thermostoves are made and sold in Italy by CADEL LTD. The ATLANTIC model has a 17kw heating capacity and a large window for viewing the fire. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

ITEM

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The FOVeCO models can burn grains as well as wood logs and pellets. The fire has to be initially started manually but then operation is automatic. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

JOLLY MEC

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Italy and is sold throughout Europe. The TECHNA WATER boiler stoves are available in two sizes and have five power level settings. They have a self-cleaning burn pot and a large window for viewing the fire. They offer hand glazed ceramic side panels as well as metal and include a built-in humidifier for improved indoor air quality.

KALOR

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These stoves are made in Italy and are available in a variety of sizes to match the needs of the home. They have large windows for viewing the fire but their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for the units.

KARMEK ONE

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These units are made and sold in Italy and the brand offers a variety of models. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy.

LINCAR

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand offers stoves made of cast iron with ceramic tiles. They have large windows for viewing the fire and electronic controls but their website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy.

LINE

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These stoves are made in Bulgaria and are sold throughout Europe. They offer a limited number of models and their website is not much help.

LOHBERGER

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Austria and is sold throughout Europe. The AQUA INSERT +P models burn wood pellets and have an air wash system for good views of the fire. Their website does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

MBS

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These thermostsoves are made in Serbia and are sold throughout Europe. They are available in only two sizes but have large windows for viewing the fire and automatic programmable controls. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for the products.

MBZ ITALFUOCO

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The AMBRA HYDRO units burn pellets. All of the stoves offer either metal or ceramic side panels and feature programmable electronic controls. They also offer an optional kit for the production of domestic hot water but their website does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

MESCOLI

★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Italy. The VESTA series features fully automatic stoves with up to seven power levels of heating. The units can also produce domestic hot water but the warranty is not as good as some of the other brands.

MHAUSER

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These stoves are made in Italy and are sold directly to consumers through their website. The Thermo Pellet Lady burns wood pellets and is a compact unit. All of the units feature electronic controls but their website does not have a stated warranty policy.

NORDICA AXTRAFLAME

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These boiler stoves are made in Italy and are available throughout Europe. They offer a wide selection of models to choose from and either majolica (ceramic) or metal side panels. They are backed by a good warranty.

OLIMATIK

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is a part of AF AZEVEDOS and is made in Portugal. They offer pellet burning stoves but their website is not much help.

OPERA

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Italy by DAL ZOTTO S.p.A. and is sold throughout Europe. They offer a variety of models and feature electronic controls with a remote. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

ORANIER

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The BORA stoves burn wood pellets and are available in two sizes. They feature automatic cleaning of the burn pot and modulating control. They offer a wide selection of clean burning log units.

PASIAN

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is made in Italy and is sold throughout Europe. The WATERLILY features programmable electronic controls and majollica finishes. They can burn can burn grains and nuts in addition to wood pellets but their website does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

PERGE

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The VEORE range offers four sizes and are for heating only or heating and domestic hot water production. They feature programmable automatic controls but their website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy.

PHEBO STUFE

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand features a cast iron burn pot for durability and programmable electronic controls. their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

PIAZETTA

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

This brand features stoves with everything necessary to connect them to the central heating system. They have both manual and automatic modes of operation and feature electronic controls with a remote. They have modulating ability and are self cleaning. They are backed by a good warranty.

PUROS

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The Acquaria models burn wood pellets and are made in Italy. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy.

QUICKFIRE

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Their hydro pellet models are available with or without windows for viewing the fire. They have electronic controls but their website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy.

RAVELLI

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These stoves are made in Italy and are sold throughout Europe. They feature a durable cast iron burn pot and programmable electronic controls with a remote. The units have an air wash system to keep the window clean for viewing the fire and the stove can be turned on and off by sms from your phone.

SCEAT

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These stoves are made in Italy. The AMBRA HYDRO is available in two sizes and features electronic controls. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy.

SHT

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This brand is a part of LOHBERGER HEATING TECHNOLOGY. The EVO AQUA is a fully automatic modulating pellet thermostove. Their website does not have a stated warranty policy.

SICALOR

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The ATHENA range offers stoves with a durable cast iron burn pot and an integrated pump and expansion tank. They feature programmable electronic controls with a remote and are backed by a good warranty.

THERMIKI

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The ATS units are made and sold in Greece. Their website is no help and does not even have a stated guarantee for their products.

THERMOFLUX

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This brand is made in Bosnia and is sold throughout Europe. The MINITHERM AQUA model has a built-in circulation pump and is backed by a very good warranty. Their website is not much help.

THERMOROSSI

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These thermostoves are made in Italy and are sold throughout Europe. They offer basic units with traditional styling and fully automatic controls. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

UNGARO

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The brand is made in Italy and offers a variety of models of stoves. The 2 FIRE models are available in two sizes and provides flexibility with burning pellets or logs. They are available in a variety of colors to match the home's decor and are backed by a good warranty.

UNICAL

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These stoves are made in Italy and are available in two sizes. They feature electronic controls with a remote but their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for the stoves.

VESCOVI

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The GEMMA has an ultramodern look to it with an hourglass shape. The unit is made of cast iron with exterior ceramic cladding. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for their products.

WINTEROFEN

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These stoves are made in Italy and are sold in Europe. They offer three sizes of stoves and feature programmable electronic controls and a remote. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy.

WODTKE

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These boiler stoves are made and sold in Germany. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy.

ZANTIA

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The NIOBE biomass stove can burn almond shells, olive pits, & walnut shells as well as wood pellets. They have electronic controls but their website does not have a stated warranty policy.