Scandia Warmbrite 300

Replacement wood heater for a Masport which we had for over 30 years. The Masport had struggled to heat 20 sq of kitchen, family, dining, hall, 3 bedrooms with high ceilings, so replaced with the Scandia Warmbrite 300. Early days as we have not gone into winter proper but it certainly can put out some heat without stoking the firebox up. I have… Read more

some concerns that the unit may not handle too much heat very well. Being a Chinese made unit it only has 5.5ml steel used. Other units I looked at had 6 to 8ml but cost over twice the price. The weak point in this unit is the baffle plate and I expect I will have to replace it each year. My last heater had cast iron baffles and they lasted 5 years with being pushed to get the heat out. This unit also can get extremely hot on the outside top. If you have children you will definitely need a screen around the heater. I have had no problems starting a fire. Just leaving the door ajar a little, fire lighter and some kindling. When the heat builds, then close the door and it burns very well. May not burn all night but it has had hot embers in the morning without stacking up. The fan is noisier and stronger on the lowest setting than my previous Masport but its ok and throws out any extra heat you could want. If I had a TV near it, it would be better if you could slow it down to half that speed. Overall quite happy, has big window so good radiant heat, burns logs thoroughly, Can fit standard 6 inch flue so replacement upgrades are easier. Takes 50cm long logs with up to 22cm diameter.

Scandia 300 was installed about 10 weeks ago and has replaced a 22-year-old Osborne insert which was fantastic, but fan died and couldn't get a replacement so big shoes to fill, it was still on original baffles and firebricks. Had Scandia installed professionally by Chimeroo who are local and did a great job. So far its been pretty good, I spoke… Read more ·  1

to Scandia office here in Melbourne prior to purchase about so concerns with build issues and warranty problems that I had but were answered honestly which was refreshing. I agree with other reviews about the damper not being very effective and not burning through the night despite using large Redgum logs. I decided on this heater as it is was a cheaper option, we are only staying in house another couple of years. Very satisfied with choice so far.

Terrible customer service and product !!!!! – Poor product cant slide knob that is ment to shut down the fire when the door is shut When you do slide flue knob across it makes no difference to the fire at all Its burns so hot and not being able to shut it down it has bent and warped the steel frame that holds the bricks in place Wouldn’t recommend wasting your money by a good brand as these are rubbish Customer service is rubbish too

It will suffice for now , not long term though – Purchased the 300 from Bunnings in August 2019 so this will be its first full season . Already cracked 5 bricks ( within. Few months of use ) and the front trim below the door falls off when you bump the heater putting in logs because the tabs aren't correctly lined up when it was made we also only burn well seasoned hardwoods only , so we need… Read more

to order at least 2 sets to keep as spares for later . We've decided to only give it a few years as it seems too flimsy to go the 20+ we got from our old coonara . It does put out a good amount of heat But mainly because of the fan so for the money paid it's doing what's been expected but definitely disappointed with the fire bricks not even doing 1 full season ....

Update .4/10/20 , cleaned out for end of season , all but 5 bricks cracked / broken , all bottom bricks broken and fan rattles on high speed scandia won’t sell direct for parts and bunnings not much help , fire bricks were 1 year and 2 months out of warranty .... save you money and buy something else... Ratings in review changed because of arising issues !