Yes, the stone is a big hurdle. Heating it up takes time and avoiding it getting cold is also an issue.
The Heritage was just too small for my needs. I think if I would have had a Mansfield of Woodstock PH I would still have a soapstone stove. But I do enjoy the Defiant coming up to temp in 10-15 minutes. I could never get the temps that quickly on the Heritage.
The Heritage was just too small for my needs. I think if I would have had a Mansfield of Woodstock PH I would still have a soapstone stove. But I do enjoy the Defiant coming up to temp in 10-15 minutes. I could never get the temps that quickly on the Heritage.