[Evans, Marv]

I have an insert fireplace similar to Bill's, except that it draws air from the outside of the house. We don't get as cold as some places you guys live, so we use it only in the middle of winter when I want supplemental heat to help cut down on how much the heater runs. We have ten foot ceilings, and I discovered that's high enough for the air to stratify. I've found out running a (quiet) fan to gently circulate the air helps out tremendously to cut down on how much the heater runs and how much the fireplace helps out. Some of you might explore that option as a help.