After a frustrating first hour of how to setup and program my stove, it has been running for 8 hours now. Like a father with his first baby you hear every little noise, run around checking everything - make sure the house is not on fire etc etc. But all looks good. No smell at all - it was not too bad today figured break it in rather than wait till I really need it. Man at 50% burn rate it is kicking out good heat - actually the house is warmer than I like it - but the wife is pleased - and we all know thats what really counts!