I am a first time wood burning stove user. I have only been using my Drolet HT-3000 stove for three week, and I am extremely satisfied with the price of this stove, it's performance, and quality. I purchase this perticular model for the 3.5 cu.ft. fire box. I am able to easily load 22" length firewood into the box. The glass window is very large giving a nice view of the fire. The ash pan of this stove is very large making ash removal quite easy. I would highly recommend this stove to family, friends and others.