AFTER 2 MONTHS IT WORKS & LOOKS GREAT. I USE IT TO SUPLIMENT THE HEAT IN THE FAMILY ROOM WHICH IS VERY LARGE & OPENS INTO MY KITCHEN. I CAN'T REALLY TELL IF IT HEATS A LOT BUT IT ADDS BEAUTY TO A FIREPLACE I HAD SHUT OFF BECAUSE I DIDN'T WANT THE MESS FROM WOOD HEAT.