Functionality and heat output were my prime reasons for purchasing the Drolet HT-2000. Its user-friendly operating characteristics are simple and effective, reflecting careful design and engineering. Its appearance, similar to the lower output wood stove that it replaced, also fit my home's décor. Selecting this product met my budget needs following extensive product education and consumer price checking. It provides a higher comfort level due to climate change in the mountains of northern New Mexico where severe winter temperatures fall well below zero (Fahrenheit) on occasion. Overall, the Drolet HT-2000 is an excellent, cost-effective heat source that performs according to the manufacturer's statements.