I used it for one season. After that, I've only been using the air conditioner, so I haven't had a chance to use it. The front panel has a flocked finish, so it doesn't get hot easily, which is reassuring. There are a few small areas where the flocking has come off, but I don't think it's noticeable. It's still usable, so I'd be happy if someone could use it. I will disassemble it for shipping. It has been wiped clean.