Well I got my first insert and have had a few small fires to test it out. Im trying figure everything out before it gets really cold. I have tried a couple times to sweat myself out of the living room but still haven't managed to accomplish it. Im wondering if im doing anything wrong. Should I open the air all the way to get maximum heat? or does cutting it down some help get the stove hotter? its not my wood source as its been in my garage for 3 yrs now. maybee im just not putting enough wood in or maybee im cranking down the air too much. any tips appreciated. its supposed to get colder tonight so im gonna try stacking the stove really full and leave the air wide open to see if that will cook us out.