We have been making stoves on a craft basis, working purely in heavy gauge steel, since 1982. Over that time we have evolved radically different designs from the norm, that have stood the test of time as well as performance. We hope that this site gives an idea of the variety and invention that we feel we bring to a rather conservative industry sector.
We build by hand, in the heaviest gauges of steel used on the domestic stove market, taking ideas that first formed on the shop floor, that over the years have evolved into the six basic models that we now offer; each radically different from anything else on the market, but each with a proven track record of performance, reliability & longevity.
We build by hand, in the heaviest gauges of steel used on the domestic stove market, taking ideas that first formed on the shop floor, that over the years have evolved into the six basic models that we now offer; each radically different from anything else on the market, but each with a proven track record of performance, reliability & longevity.
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We can offer either the Hybrid or Sumo as standard stock items to cover most applications, space heaters or hi-output boilers (derived from the Sumo) From 5kws (a small Hybrid) up to 40kws ~ Sumo 40b, enough to do all the heating and hot water for a 5 bedroom home. We can also offer various other designs derived from the two basic stoves as 'one off's' for particular situations.
The design emerged from playing around with a couple of cubes. Compact, but everything accessible, with the door facing up into the room for easy and safe operation. We'd reckoned that the Firebug and Hybrid models were about as simple as a stove could be, but this wee fellow shows that development never ends!
By transferring some of the detail of the Sumo (essentially the door design) back to the old Aztec, we've managed to reintroduce this model. It gives us a nice big chamber to take really big logs, and we can re-jig the shape in any direction. An ash bed big enough to take a month's continuous burning without any emptying; a radiant surface area that transmits heat fast and direct; with a drop down door that exposes an excellent view of the fire.
This compact multi-fuel stove is rated at 5kW - sufficient for a small to average living room (also available in 8kW and 10kW). It will sit comfortably in front of a standard fire opening (16" W x 22" H) but, unlike an open fire, will not suck the room heat up the lum! As with all our stoves, the basic design can be altered to suit different circumstances for instance, the large flat top provides a good basis for developing cooking facilities.
The radiant qualities of this stove are unparalleled for the volume enclosed, which can convert to a boiler of exceptional output for central heating and hot water. The shape of the stove allows for an unusually large fire bed, which looks up into the room, and concentrates the charge into the centre of the stove for safe riddling to the ash drawer in the plinth below.
Reviews (6)
Helen H.
Oct 21, 2021
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Iv known Dowling over 30 years, I payed him £1500 in advance two guys arrived at my house to so call ? fit the stove they have left my chimney unsafe the guy who went up the ladders sat on one chimney pot which moved while he dragged up the chimney liner on unsafe ladders? Dowling promised to replace the chimney pot his two so called experts arrived with a chimney pot and have never came back to replace it or remove the one that is cracked? My children play around the house and when i asked Dowling's men would the cracket chimney be safe he said he didn't know. I asked Dowling to fix the chimney
Steven Drane
Oct 19, 2021
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Ms. Birmingham
Aug 22, 2021
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After paying this company 900 pounds ( that was only half the payment)back on 9th June 21. My delivery arrived today, 5th August (was told 3 weeks
from order date ! ) The stove was covered in rust, looked like it had been picked out of a local skip. I've had no response to my phone calls and emails. Therefore , I'm currently reporting them for fraud via my bank . So very disappointing, I thought I was supporting a local business. I'm left with my original fire ripped out, filthy dirty trolley marks throughout my property and damage to my existing flue . Next call is to a solicitor.
from order date ! ) The stove was covered in rust, looked like it had been picked out of a local skip. I've had no response to my phone calls and emails. Therefore , I'm currently reporting them for fraud via my bank . So very disappointing, I thought I was supporting a local business. I'm left with my original fire ripped out, filthy dirty trolley marks throughout my property and damage to my existing flue . Next call is to a solicitor.
Paul Store
May 23, 2021
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Nikky Braithwaite
Sep 09, 2019
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Quite simply the best household purchase we've ever made. Bought our Little Devil 4 years ago, and we sing its praises every winter. Surprisingly large heat output for such a small wood burner - keeps our 3 bed semi comfortable with seldom need to put the gas boiler on. Very accommodating staff as they did custom work for us at no extra charge. We cannot thank Dowling stoves highly enough for their excellent quality craftsmanship.
Mld
Jul 18, 2019
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