The Dimplex 430RCEB Electric Inset Fire comes with a 2000W fan heater and 500W thermostatically controlled convected heat with a choice of settings. The flame effect can be used independently of heat, so it can be used all year round. Optiflame is the worlds most popular electric flame effect, it is a unique, patented means of generating realistic simulated flames from an electric source. Unlike real fires, electric fires require no maintenance or cleaning and are easy to install. The Dimplex 430RCEB is a 100% efficient at point of use, so no heat is wasted.