I'd been looking for an infrared heater because I believe they heat more efficiently, and would be less costly to operate than my electric baseboard heat. I'd also been watching the weather closely because the weather report said we were due for a big blast of arctic air, so I purchased this item immediately. It arrived yesterday, just in the nick of time, because last night it was 16 degrees with a wind chill of 5. This little heater delivered! I never had to turn on my bedroom heat at all. This heater kept my room at a comfortable 70 degrees, and also warmed up my hallway and an adjacent bedroom. I love that it's on hidden casters and has a remote. Also, it only weighs about 20 pounds so I was able to carry it with ease to the second floor. Well worth the money.