I have owned several brands of wood stoves over the years, but purchased a good sized Regency 5 years ago. It has been one of the best stoves we have ever owned. We usually start using it in early November, and stop at the end March, or early April. Fires are only stopped two, or three times to clean the fire box. I keep it well stoked day long, and normally once per night. With continuous use, we only burn 3 cord of well seasoned hardwood per year. It is truly an excellent Canadian product! Our daughter purchased a wood stove from a major competitor to Regency. For the first 3 seasons, the dealer had to remove her stove to repair and weld imperfections. Due to continuous problems, that company finally replaced the entire stove! Save yourself problems and purchase a new Regency wood stove instead!