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Looking for Product Info on the KUMA Brand Wood Stove

Discussion in 'Modern EPA Stoves and Fireplaces' started by Pyromaniac, Jan 15, 2026.

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  1. Pyromaniac

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    I have an area I was thinking of installing a new wood stove in. KUMA brand wood stoves came up in conversation. Does anyone have experience in burning this brand of stove? Good, bad, indifferent, would you recommend one? I was told they burn very clean, can be burned without a cat, and the glass even stays clean on a relatively low burn. Looking for any input anyone may have to offer. My install will include double wall from stove to ceiling and triple wall from support to cap.
     
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    They're made pretty close to me and in an area that I wouldn't mind living. I have touched one, it felt sturdy. They are all smaller stoves now after eliminating their one medium sized stove. The EPA testing results were excellent. The catalyst bypass mechanism looked a bit weak and the baffle is made of ceramic fiber so not a nice heavy duty steel fixture. The aesthetics are that of a plain steel box, I think that's fine but it's no ashford/alderlea.
     
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    Thanks for the heads up. I agree, they are a bit "rougher" in appearance, but for this one, I'm more concerned about good functionality and quality.
     
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    IIRC, I think they are (were?) a family owned business, not too large, and I can't say as I recall hearing anything much negative about them
    Edit: yup, this is pretty much what I recalled.
    About Us - Kuma Stoves
    What's kinda funny is that their story is kinda similar to the Lamppa family that owns/manufacturers the Kuuma furnace we have...but they are in Tower MN.
    The History of Lamppa Manufacturing and Our Kuuma Brand
     
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    I suppose size is relative. The biggest stove is 2.5 cubic feet so that is solidly medium for some people. Should burn overnight no problem.

    I always forget which Kuma/Kuuma has just one U.
     
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    Kuma by U, only has 1 U :salute:
     
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    Interesting story for sure. Not a lot out there on them. The couple of YouTube videos I've seen, the people all seem happy with them.