Review of ACR Larchdale Wood Burning Stove

Review of ACR Larchdale Wood Burning Stove

The first thing that hits you about the ACR Larchdale stove is the size. This is the largest cast-iron stove in the ACR range of wood-burning and multifuel stoves. A review of the ACR Larchdale wood-burning stove has certainly made for interesting reading amidst its growing popularity. One of the first things to mention is the fact that it can be used in smoke controlled areas which is something that will be more important in the years ahead as regulations continue to tighten.

A look at the ACR Larchdale stove

Interestingly, while some companies are just catching up with the wide viewing area trend, this is perhaps the most eye-catching elements of the ACR Larchdale stove. The traditional look and extended glass door all hide the latest in combustion technology. The fact that this machine can create 9 kW of heat says everything about the stove.

There is no doubt that larger wood-burning stoves are becoming more popular these days. The ability to literally heat a room and grab the attention of all visitors has not gone unnoticed. As more and more homes have larger living rooms and open plan designs, this has created the perfect environment for ACR Larchdale wood burners.

Tech spec of the ACR Larchdale wood-burning stove

As we touched on above, the ACR Larchdale stove is a fairly large machine with dimensions of height 750 mm, width 665 mm with a depth of 370 mm. Heat output is a nominal 9 kW and varies between 4.5 kW and 11.5 kW. The efficiency rating is a net 77% and the machine itself weighs in at 136 kg which is not excessive when you bear in mind the size and power.

The machine is DEFRA approved for use in smoke controlled areas, is already equipped for SIA Eco Design regulations and has an EEI eco-labelling classification of A. The flue diameter is 150 mm and the maximum log length is around 500 mm which is large! Despite the fact that new stove emission regulations will not be mandatory until 2022 this machine is already one of the most environmentally stoves available today.

Create an ambience with the ACR Larchdale stove

It is more noticeable today that simpler designs, hiding the latest in combustion technology, are flavour of the month. The ACR Larchdale wood-burning stove is a fairly large machine, with a nominal heat output of 9 kW, and obviously more suited to larger rooms. The ambience is certainly old school, the look is traditional yet the technology is as modern and up-to-date as you could hope for.

We know that modern day wood-burning stoves are more than just a tool for heat. They create an atmosphere, they are part of the furniture and they somehow manage to mix old world and modern technology in a subtle yet striking way. While the ACR Larchdale wood-burning stove will be too large for many rooms, if you have an open plan design or larger living space it will just be perfect.