Reply #3: one thing we have learned is that cheaper isn't always cheaper.

[ejpoeta]

you may be paying more upfront but have better energy savings overall. we personally have an outdoor wood burner which is not what you are looking for. but we were considering upgrading to a more high efficiency model but don't see how the savings makes it worth the cost right now. I hope you can find a great stove. We were running $400/mo for propane before we got the wood burner and that was six years ago.