I ordered this item as an open box discounted item, and it works great on my small covered porch. I like that I can use it as a light when I don't need the heat, and I like that it has three heat settings. The remote is also very useful because it's easier to use than the button on the heater itself. The hanging apparatus is not ideal, but it is detachable, so it would be easy to use something different if it doesn't fit your particular situation.