Buy for looks, not for function. Do not purchase this item if you are expecting supplemental heat.  It does provide ambiance and looks good but even after running for 3 to 4 hours straight, no temperature increase was evident in our kitchen.  It says up to 1000 square foot room but our experience has been very disappointing.  Regrettably I did not return it within the timeframe and also purchased 2 of them.  Hope this information will be helpful in making a decision.