How old is your wood stove?

PA. Woodsman · Sunday at 1:54 PM

I've got a 1993 Dovre Aurora 700 stove, door is warped, lots of the porcelain paint on top has been touched up, but the firebrick inside is still original and it works pretty good yet. I got to wondering how old the stoves you all have are so I posted this up here.

Thanks

sean donato · 2025-02-18T06:32:18-0500

Hmm, i have a few. The shenandoah was bought new in the late 70's or early 80's. I'd have to ask if my friend can remember when his dad bought it.
The 1557m is from 99. I have a fisher too, no idea how old it is, it's in rough shape, doors are warped. Doubt it's ever going to see a fire in it anymore.

buzz sawyer · 2025-02-18T06:48:44-0500

Mine is a Squire. Got it a a reduced price since there were cracks in the face near the upper air outlets. That was about 25 years ago. It's now used in my workshop. The cracks never changed. This is a stock photo.

steele_109 · 2025-02-18T07:38:57-0500

I have a king that was purchased in 1979 .It is still in great shape and has a fire in it right now.

Dude270 · 2025-02-18T07:41:57-0500

I've got a fisher my dad bought used in the 90s. I imagine it was made in the 70s or 80s. I've added new fire bricks to it but it just keeps on going.

StihlsawuserMS361 · 2025-02-18T08:58:45-0500

Dutch west here. First one lasted about 15 years. That one was made in China, poor quality. I did replace it almost 20 years with another Dutch west. Made in the States. It's been decent, two years ago I rebuilt it with a new inner top plate. It needs a new dampener and related (binding when hot), but will wait until season is over. I would buy another, tried to, but no longer available
I did look at new ones two years ago. Seems the EPA is choking them down for emissions and mandating tighter emissions by removing many user controls). My neighbor bought a Vermont Castings I believe and had the store he bought it from up to adjust the auto draft numerous times. Finally, he dialed it in himself.
Above mentioned stoves are catalyst equipped.

I'd really like a new stove, but am unsure of what type or which way to go?