Gel Fuel Fireplaces - The Best Ventless Fireplace Choice

The gel fuel fireplace has been around for a while but only recently has it gotten the attention of homeowners and interior designers. The ventless fireplace has become an exciting addition to home décor. It's no wonder. The design options available are numerous. Today's ventless fireplaces are crafted in ways that match the elegance and charm that use to be associated only with an elaborate and expensive built in gas or wood burning fireplace. Gel fuel fireplaces have become the best ventless fireplace choice.

The gel fuel fireplace is by far the easiest to install and maintain. They can be installed in a few hours with only a few simple tools. A screw driver is generally all that's required. No big complex assembly process. No fitting part A into slot B after C is bolted to D. Probably the best part is there is no maintenance. There obviously is no chimney or venting required with a ventless fireplace. Most people don't realize what a benefit this is. The old built-in gas and wood burning fireplaces have to be maintained on a regular basis. Chimneys have to be cleaned and inspected regularly. Soot, smoke residue and ashes have to be cleaned up. Why would anyone want to bother with all of that? With the ventless gel fuel fireplace you no longer have to.

The gel fuel fireplace is good for the health of your family and your home. Burning gel fuel consumes little energy and emits no toxins, or offensive odors. In fact, with the addition of aromatics or incense, your room can be filled with a variety of wonderful fragrances or if you prefer, just a faint aroma of burning wood.

A ventless gel fuel fireplace, since it does actually burn, will give off some heat - many times up to 3,000 BTUs. Now this is not going to be used as an alternative heating source, but it sure will give off a warm glow and provide an elegant ambiance. Plus, burning the gel fuel will give you that romantic crackling sound of a real wood fire. And it's so simple to enjoy. Just open the cans of gel fuel, light and place them behind the fireplace logs. Many models will handle up to 3 cans at a time allowing you to control the size of the flame. Each can will burn from 2 -3 hours.

The simplicity of the gel fuel fireplace makes them perfect for apartments, condos mobile homes, dens or offices. In fact, I can't think of any room that wouldn't benefit by the addition of a ventless fireplace. And because they are portable, you can move them from room to room even outside on your patio. I've heard of some cases where people have put them in almost every room of their home including the bathroom. Given how inexpensive they are compared to installing gas fireplaces or a real wood burning fireplace, you can afford to put them just about anyplace you want to create that special effect. Good quality gel fuel fireplaces can start as low as $200 - $250.

It's easy to see why the gel fuel fireplace is the best ventless fireplace choice. Its ease of installation and low maintenance cost make it a great choice. If you want to add real charm and warmth to your home, you should consider a gel fuel ventless fireplace. It will add an elegant ambiance to any room for years to come.

John Stoner is the owner of Patio Furniture, Fountains and Fireplaces, a website that provides information and decorating ideas for the home, patio and garden where you will find more about gel fuel fireplaces and other decorating topics.