I have had this stove for 3yrs, uses much less wood than my old stove. I know it's not a good comparison cause the old wasn't equipped with the tubes and baffles in top. I was amazed at the efficiency. Wow what a difference. I qualified for a tax credit that year as well cause of the 78.6% efficiency rating. Overall satisfied, like the cigar burn style where ends face door for easier loading. The baffles require removal for cleaning flu pipe and are fragile, only complaint. Nice stove and regulates heat well with blower.