Installed my fireplace.

They certainly give a very nice visual display. I think you will find it very nice to have warming up your feet first thing in the mornings. I would only run the electric heater lower than full setting. Those are prone to melt your wiring .

You can run the visual display with having the electric heater running which is a good idea as well...

I saw one recently where the owner had a fire burning display on his large TV setup. That worked too haha... warnm and Cozy...

Roy Ken