Wow, I am pleasantly surprised with this purchase. First, the price is by far the best I found. Next, this fireplace insert is dramatically realistic with it's flame effect including the logs which have a subtle dim and brighten effect like a real fire. The height of the flames is also surprisingly generous. The heater is quiet with two heat output settings. Setup is a breeze as you just plug it in and enjoy. The remote is just an on / off but really that's all you need for convenience. The most important things are quality and realism of fire that far exceed the price. This unit gets 5 stars without hesitation..