Had I paid more than $50, I may have given this a lesser rating, but for the price this is a nice alternative to the real thing. The kitchen fireplace in my new home is not yet set up for gas and needs a screen for safety, so this little guy easily and safely provides a kitschy-fun glow and sense of coziness. My kids like that they can turn it off and on themselves.  I appreciate the real wood logs (I put one more on top to fill out my fireplace space.) Along with the cracking, there's a soft whirring from the fan. Make sure you have an outlet close to your fireplace.