I love this electric fireplace, it's cozy to look at, easy to set up and use, on first test it seems to give off a fair bit of heat. Unfortunately, this may not have been the wisest choice for our newly constructed rental property (my fault). The glass seems quite thin and may be easily broken. Probably not a great choice for a rental, or if you have rambunctious children. This is not a real wood stove, and so how could I have expected a thicker glass.  Maybe my husband and I will keep it in our own home instead, it really it quite lovely.