I was absolutely thrilled with this purchase! I had a gas log insert in my fireplace, but could only leave it on for about 2 minutes because it heated up the living room so fast and it was too hot! I got rid of the gas insert, put this in the fireplace, and ran an extension cord along the wall and it was perfect! It really looks a real fire. I think the only addition I will be making is the purchase of a machine to make the crackling sounds!