Multi fuel stove - to get rid?

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We got a multi fuel stove for our 1930s semi a few years ago. We spent money on a good one (Morso brand). This was just before the new stories started to emerge about how bad they are for health and the environment. We also had a baby in 2019, and I don’t think we’ve used it since she’s been around. I did enjoy using it now and again, but it is a faff to use and we are in and out of the house too much to get that much use out of it.

Anyway, I’ve started to think we should get rid of it whilst it still has some resale value and while someone else can enjoy using it. It’s quite nice to look at (DP calls is a feature) but we’d have a nice little recess if it was gone. I also have a feeling that it’s only a matter of time before these stoves will look really dated!

Has anyone else got rid of a stove in this type of situation? Was it straightforward to sell it and for buyer to come and remove it? Did you regret it?

Hiu
i have an Aga Multi-fuel and use it all the time. In the recent cold spell I kept it in day and night. During the day when at home burned some coal plus logs. Then before bed I’d bank it up with coal (I use Homefire Bricketts) and it will stay in all night. Take it over in the morning and it’s still alight and start with fresh logs/coal etc. Wouldn’t be without it! I’d definitely keep it. Use it.

They are still very popular for resale value if you plan on moving. I wouldn't be without it even though I only use it if it's actually snowing but having lived through a power cut in a previous house (in a major city) which was miserable I put one in when renovating my next place. With a young child I would keep it in just in case, you can always keep them warm and heat water on the top too if power ever goes down with all these storms we seem to be getting.

That looks great and you’ve obviously got a great system going there. If I’m being honest, DP was the one pushing for it but doesn’t have your dedication in using it!

Depends as it might come in handy considering the current political climate.

Keep it, we’ll be facing power shortages in the not too far off future

God we wouldnt be without ours. I want another one for the dining room but we cant afford it.

I only use mine in a cold snap. Wouldn't take it out though, it looks just right.

Sell! I think they’ll stick around in rural areas for a while but will be banned in cities (and it won’t be possible to sell/rent places w them installed).
you cna make the alcove look nice.

Great answers, thank you! This is the input I hoped for! Leaning towards keeping for emergency use (and it does look good). However we can save space by not having log baskets and removing the fire guard we had for when DD was very little. @coatonthewashingline i think you are probably right (and we live on outskirts of a big UK city) but not sure the money we’d make would justify the effort of removing it. Not intending to move any time soon

Am not a fan of these things because of the pollution they generate inside and outside of the house.

However, if it is in and you do not need another heating source in that room/the house then I would probably keep it as a backup.

I suspect the s/h value and the cost to remove it wouldn't be worthwhile.