Just received it so we don't have long term experience with it but so far so good. It doesn't look cheap nor does it look like a $5k fireplace but it does look very nice. So far, it does what it says in the description.  It definitely hides all of the wires hanging down from the flat screen TV which is one of the primary reasons we purchased it. It throws off some nice heat so far but we haven't had it long enough to comment too much about that.  I want to mention, don't have too many things plugged in and on at the same time. I had the fireplace, TV, and two other things at the same time and it blew a breaker. The remote control is great. While it is very small and light weight it is very responsive and easily goes from one function to the next with no problem. Overall u get ur bang for your buck. Ps. My husband put it together in about an hour and a half basically by himself. I only had to hold it up for him once. We give it a thumbs up. 

Lynne MD