We’ve used our Woodwaiter steadily through the longest and coldest Vermont winter in our experience, and it hasn’t failed us! It’s a significant amenity in a cold climate, as it makes bringing in the wood much, much easier. In fact, it’s hard not to name it and feel like the machine is a member of the family, since it contributes so much to our comfort and well being.
It’s one thing I would not do without, in any cold-country construction. I recommend it to all my clients with fireplaces, wood stoves, or wood-fired ovens in their homes.