We have had this heater for 4 years, and have tried properly dried wood from three different regions of SA. Nothing had worked, and the manufacturers agent and the retailer/installer had no clues. Have made two alterations, one to allow more air in, and the other to keep glass clean, which also allows you to properly control the flame. The second fix costs nothing, takes about 5 minutes to effect, and requires no substantial change to the heater, but is a revelation in its effectiveness. I'm not going to explain the fix here, because the manufacturer can work it out for themselves, but I am happy to pass it on if you can work out how to contact me via this forum

We’ve had a Jindara Kimberley for around 10 years now. It’s well made and works as well as it did when purchased. It could throw out a little more heat sometimes. It has double skinned sides which are probably a safety feature which means much of the radiant heat is reduced and directed upwards. We’d consider another brand next time around but would probably face the same issue. We have a long flue so it draws fine. If you open the door slowly when it’s opened up it shouldn’t draw smoke into the room as others have stated. If you load it up with a couple of large logs and shut it down it should still be smouldering in the morning. The fan is best on the low setting as it’s too noisy otherwise.

The kimberley heats most of my open plan dwelling it is efficient and uses minmun lfuel.it maintains the desired temperature and burns overnight without any problems.i find it easy to operate and control the temperature in the house.it comes with a good warranty which hopefully i will not use.My only whinge about the heater is the smoke it blows out when you open the firebox door.

I built big a new house thought I’ll get a big heater
I should have bought different
My jindara won't burn. I have to have the door open to get it to nearly go
I’ve changed timber 3 times
Not happy. My friends have a wood heater that rages when they want it. Mine just smokes

Replaced Jindara Riverina with the bigger Kimberely. Excited, looked lovely but it doesn't heat my little house like the Riverina. Supposed to heat 24 squares. My home, main area to heat is 12m x 7m and smoke pours out as others have described. Very disappointed, not a cheap exercise when it's not what you expected!

My new Jindara was installed recently. This is my second Jindara. The first was free standing and worked really well.
Really disappointed that the new Kimberley smokes a lot. I have had 5 wood heaters in the past and this is the worst as far as smoke goes. The heater does it’s job and happy with it heating the room. However You can’t shut it down at night as they put holes in it and you can’t close it all the way. They told me that because I am using local wood the fire will burn very quickly. I have always used local wood and normally there would still be embers left over. I would not buy another one.

Yes i have the same heater open the door and smoke pours out hat the rep from Jindara and and he reckons the no fault with it i have had a wood heater for yes and had no problems to i had a Jindara fitted the wood i burn is good and dry wood

Looks great. Brand new fireplace just installed. The house stinks of smoke all the time and sets off the smoke alarms. I have contacted Gason Pty Ltd, Hawkesbury Heating and installer and everyone has advised that it is user problem, wood problems etc although my husband has been doing this for years. This is so unhealthy and a waste of $5150. Read so many articles. Is it a design or flue issue?

https://www.mychimney.com/blog/about/chimney-draft-problems/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F9m8dMhJmQ
http://www.chimneys.com/articles/why-does-my-fireplace-or-woodstove-smoke

Ron from Eureka is now investigating and has ordered cowl and more flue lengths. He has also offered a replacement fireplace.

Recently built a new home in the country. Spent some time online reviews. Installed a Jindara Hamersley freestanding wood fire. Great fire, easy to light, long burns, heats the whole house (4br). Have had Kent and Clean Air and this is far superior. Very Pleased....and it is made in Australia.

Had a series of wood heaters over 35 years,and acting on a recommendation from an installer we purchased a Jindara Kimberley which was installed in early June.
Just come though our first winter with it and cannot speak highly enough of it.Extremely well designed and easy to use.
Very efficient, warms a large house easliy and is much more frugal on wood than we expected,one decent piece lasts all night.
Cannot recommend too highly