I love this little fireplace! It was exactly what I was wanting, something small and cozy yet efficient in helping warm my living room space without having to heat the whole house. I love the customizable features—especially the flame speed, so fun! I also love that you can see the flames from the sides of the unit as well. The fan speednoise is the same when on low vs high and is just a soft sound, not imposing. My 9 year old son said that he wished it had the option of making a crackling sound like a real fire, and I agree. But overall I am very pleased with this product and would highly recommend!