There are a lot of up sides and down sides for this unit. On the pro side, it has a lot of energy features such as a energy consumption light that tells you how energy efficient the unit is running, and multiple LED temperature readouts which make it easy to read from multiple directions. The sides do not get hot at all, so it is very safe for its surroundings, and around kids. 
Unfortunately, for the downside. The fan on the unit is not very strong. I got this unit to warm my shed to grow plants in during the winter months. Because the fan is not very strong, I can’t keep more than about a 5 foot radius in front of it warm. Even on high, the fan does not move much air.