We love the stove and it works great. The blower fan lasted three years. That was because the bearings were inferior for the fan application and they there are no options to replace them. I had to purchase a new complete unit. The fan and motor were still ok. Also, removing the side panels is difficult with the wing bolts. They are difficult to reinstall. There should be an easier way to remove the panels from the exterior instead of from inside the pellet feeder box. Anyway, the new fan unit was easy to install and it is much quieter. We hope it lasts longer.