So far I really love this wood stove!! I know the chimney is a big factor, but it draws really well. It looks beautiful! And I'm already glad I didn't go with a tiny stove. It's the perfect size for me. Just big enough for a reasonable fire. My only complaint is that the matte black finish scratches very easily, revealing the silver steel. I put a pot of water on (like my family used to do) and the paint came off in a ring under it. Guess I'll need to keep touch up paint at the ready. This was an unanticipated outcome of going with steel instead of cast iron.