I’ve had a freestanding Buck stove for about 20 years now. If you don’t mind cutting a little firewood & the small mess that comes with it..in the form of a few wood chips here & there and having to clean the stove out 1X day… It’s a real money saver and will heat a 2500 square-foot house easily,if it’s insulated. If the power goes out… A 2000 W generator will run it,plus the fridge and other necessities. We have a central heat AC/heat pump… But they just don’t do well below 40° IMO. Energy hogs unless your house is super insulated. I also like the FEEL of the heat from a Wood stove. If you are physically able & don’t mind a little work.. Wood is still a great choice.