So nice to have a fireplace work with the touch of a remote!  I was so happy to finally have a fireplace in my new house, but that enthusiasm dimmed at the prospect of dealing with the mess of cleaning it out all the time. I was thrilled to find this, and even happier when I began using it. The logs glow, getting brighter and dimming, just like a real fire. Flames also reflect off the back of the fireplace. The heat kicks out quickly, and should be a nice feature when winter hits. Unlike the flat panel fireplace inserts, this is 3 dimensional, the same size as real logs and fire grate. I love my fireplace now. I highly recommend this unit!