DIY & Home Improvement

so, I have had the thing installed and running for 2 months now

it works so freaking good! we have not built a single fire in the fireplace yet this winter. this thing cranks and I never have it above the "3" setting! my gas bill has doubled but it is still a hell of a lot cheaper than running useless electric heaters. I am so impressed.

no problem with it shutting down (of course this house is so drafty there is always fresh air) or any other problems, no odor no smoke, nothing. well wait - unlike central heating this releases a bit of moisture so on cold days the windows fog up a little. the house plants and my skin are liking that little side effect!

I have a real heat gradient in the living room now and need to install a ceiling fan or two, but that will have to wait until next year, I think. too many other priorities. for now I have a box fan aimed at the ceiling and just run it on low for a minute or two whenever I think about it to stir the air around.