I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to comment on my Lopi and ask a Q.
I have a Lopi Revere insert. I've owned if for about 10 years. I have a 2300 ft2 ranch in Westchester Co, NYS. The stove is installed in my masonry fireplace with a SS flue liner top to bottom. The stove is in my basement and there's no door at the foot of the stairs. If I keep that stove going round the clock, I can pretty much heat the house. That said, we keep the thermos at about 60. Downstairs NEVER goes on, living room almost never(I turn it up at dinner etc) and bedrooms occasionally, late at night.
This year has been my best ever. I owe it all to the purchase of these:
http://www.amazon.com/DraftShield-Central-Vent-Cover--CA1414/dp/B00H3LDW9U/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421849426&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=ac lovuver covers
They really tightened things up! I don't know why I waited so long . . . 'er I do, they're $300 to do the whole house. Well worth it IMHO.
Anyway, great little stove. Dad's got the same setup with similar experience.
Plusses:
Stove burns well, is easy to control and rarely have draft issues.
Has no CAT.
Glass stays pretty clean.
Has secondary burner BYPASS which helps keep smoke out of house when you open the door.
Nice finish. Hit it with stove polish spring and fall and will stay like new.
Minuses:
The cool-O bypass has warped and doesn't open much any more.
There's a smoke shelf up top which has to be cleaned. It's a bit of a PITA, but easy enough. I only found it this year and will do it annually. If your Lopi is not burning "right" and has draft issues, look into this area.
Question:
Does anyone have the blower? It's a pricey item and I've put off buying it. The place I bought mine from said it feels good but doesn't really do anything in terms of heat output. A friend has one and loves it. Like I said, they're about $300.