Real Flame, Less Mess With a Gel Fireplace
Lots of people think about installing a fireplace in their house. But when they realize the major work it would involve, many of them get discouraged. They realize that they’ll need to tear down walls and cut a hole in the roof for the chimney. There is also a lot of maintenance required for a wood burning fireplace.
But now there’s a simpler approach to installing a fireplace in your home. It’s known as a gel fireplace, and for many people it’s the ideal answer.
More and more people are opting for this contemporary type of fireplace, and there are some good reasons why. Cleaning up after the fire is minimal because it doesn’t produce smoke, soot, or fumes. No more hauling logs in from the cold or cleaning up messy ashes. No need for an extensive selection of fireplace tools and accessories. Just light a can of fuel and enjoy the warmth of your ventless gel fireplace.
A ventless gel fireplace operates quite differently from a traditional fireplace. They create a real fire by burning a gel that’s produced from grain alcohol. This product burns cleanly and produces a real flame with none of the usual mess. Typically, a gel fireplace holds three cans of fuel. Each container burns for about three hours or so. The gel even makes the crackling noise of a wood burning fire and there are scent sticks available you can add to your canisters.
There is no construction involved in installing a gel fireplace and no hookups required. It should only take an hour or so to put it together and set it up anywhere in your house that you choose. It can also be moved around if you’re redecorating your home. Some models can be hung on a wall. Another alternative is to buy a special insert for your existing fireplace in which you can burn the gel canisters.
There are no fumes or smoke produced by a ventless gel fireplace. They do, however, emit a bit of carbon monoxide, but only at a level that is completely safe. They have to undergo strict testing to make sure they comply with regulations regarding emissions of this substance.
Gel fireplaces are easy to maintain. They are also the most energy efficient, cost effective heating units on the market. Since there’s no flue, all the heat enters the room instead of escaping outside. Keep in mind, however, that they are not intended to be a major source of heat for your house, even though they do give off a warm glow.
Gel fireplaces range in price from several hundred to two thousand dollars, depending on the size and style. If you have a busy lifestyle but still want the elegance and warmth of a fire, these fireplaces are well worth the money.
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