This is perfect and Ive been researching these for a while now. The heating function throws off really nice heat and looks realistic behind my fireplace screen. Much safer than wood burning and is easy to maintain. We ran a small extension cord to it as my wall plug is very near by. My dogs arent scared of it which is a plus and we can enjoy a similar ambiance without the yearly maintenance of using our wood burning. Highly recommend purchasing this brand and this specific electric log set.