I was nervous about this purchase because I wasn’t sure what to expect. I love this fireplace! The look is very nice (still obviously electric, but very nice) and the heater is pretty quiet. I placed it in a very large room so you don’t get a ton of warmth out of it unless you stand close, but that’s fine for me. I mostly love that I can have the flames on year round and it’s just for show so I’m not heating my house on a 90 degree day. It is beautiful ambiance. I’m considering buying another for my basement.