The electric fireplace is just what we needed for our sunroom corner to use for our TV and give us warmth in the winter.  I gave it 4 stars only because the fireplace itself cuts off from time to time; I think this is because the thermostat is set to cut off if it gets overheated and right now we have to use an extension cord to reach our electric outlet.  I'm going to put in a dedicated electric connection and hope that this solves the issue.  But it comes back on within 5 minutes so it's more of a inconvenience than a problem.  I would recommend this product to my friends.