This fireplace was the right size for the space that I wanted it to go in. I love having a remote control and infrared technology; I get convenience and health benefits all in one. The timer is extremely helpful, going up to 3 hours long and the settings stay according to the previous usage, which is nice. A drawback is that the remote control is very small and the logs don't appear as 3D in shape, but the heat output makes up for it!