Fourth reason I prefer a catalytic wood burning appliance.

In addition to the 72% heating efficiency, a catalytic stove will:

1. reduce air pollution up to 90%.
2. reduce creosote build-up. (up to 90%)
3. generate up to 50% more useful heat from each log. This means longer burns per load.
4. save the consumer up to 1/3 on fuel costs.  (one less cord out of every three)

Compare the costs of electricity, natural gas and heating oil to that of burning with a catalytic wood burning appliance.  I sure you will find you made a smart choice with catalytic wood burning.