I highly recommend this patio heater. This patio heater was a gift because my first one (a different brand) lasted not even two summers. So I feel I can write an accurate review, by comparison. This patio heater has the first one beat in every category. First of all, I was impressed with the packaging, very well protected. The assembly was very easy and the instructions were perfect. The quality and weight of the metal make me believe this heater will last for years. It did light right away after purging the gas line. It really does throw a lot of heat, over a fairly large area.