Last December, we went to Pasco, Washington. It was below 0 some nights. So for 2 1/2 weeks I had everything running. Heater, had to get propane about every five days, inside fireplace on high during the day, a portable heater in the front end, and a portable heater in the basement. We were comfortable the whole time, no freeze ups on anything. I can tell you I'm not doing it this Winter, once is enough. At least until the DW says we are doing it again. The daughter lives up there.