I purchased this for my oldest daughters room who recently moved back home.  Our first winter in our new home, and her room's heating is horrible, comes through the vent like a trickle, so her room is an ice box. She is a warm weathered person, but we live in the cold mountains of Montana, so this has kept her room not only super warm but but also cozy and cheery! She said she lays in her bed at night and relaxes to the flame, like a real fireplace, it gives off the perfect amount of light and a sense of comfort for her. She recently went through a divorce and has had anxiety, so this also has been very calming for her. I can't say enough good about our purchase!