I have recently found out that I am allergic to smoke-of any kind!  So when we moved and our new home had a fireplace in the living room it was clear we had to get something else for that space.  It is beautiful and does give off just the right amount of heat for our space.  We were also able to get a light colored sofa set since we wouldn't have any smoke to deal with nor any fireplace cleaning to deal with either.  One cleaning with a chimney sweep is almost the same amount we paid for the electric fireplace!  The only issue I have is that we wish the flames were higher-they seem pretty low.  But I do thank Wayfair for selling this brand which is much more affordable than most of the other online sellers of electric fireplaces-by over $100 less.  Thanks again Wayfair.com!