I bought my fireplace insert just before Christmas this year. I love the coziness it projects, especially along with all the Christmas decorations in the room. My grandchildren are just facinated by it. I do wish it would put out a little more heat. I have a large fireplace opening and I just wish I could have afforded to buy an insert that was larger than 23"". We built a base that surrounds the insert, painted it black and made it even more attractive. Overall, I am very pleased with it.