SkyTech S5301 Thermal Remote Control with Touch Screen - For Gas Hearth Appliances with Millivolt Valves or Electronic Spark Ignition Systems

Together with shipping, this store had the lowest price I could find. My remote control thermostat arrived quickly, was easy to install and works great.

After getting the thermostat actually installed in the wall, I was amazed by how far away you can be with the remote still working. It will transmit through the floors of my house.

This model is better than the previous one in every way. It is better visually, it has better features, and it isn't confusing to get working properly.

I purchased this remote to go along with my purchase of the "Athens" arched fireplace with the cherry wood bookcase surround. I have two other gas fireplaces with remotes. I bought the best remotes available when I purchased these other two fireplaces and never regretted. it. They are relatively easy and straight-forward to program and use. That being said, this touch screen model is the easiest one yet and a worthwhile improvement over the older remotes in terms of intuitive, easy use. The touch screen bypasses or eliminates some of the additional buttons found on older remotes which gives you direct access to features without having to figure out which button or sequence/combination of buttons to use as on older remotes. I don't know why one would consider any other type of fireplace control, be it wall thermostat, manual operation, etc. If you're going to spring for a nice gas fireplace, you'll enjoy it even more with this remote control.

After almost a month of constant use, we have no complaints or problems. I am very pleased with my purchase and will be buying from these guys again.