There is a common misconception that all gel fireplaces are either really contemporary or incredibly fake looking. However, this is certainly not the case! While you may not be familiar with the Real Flame line, once you see one for yourself, you will immediately know it. These are the types of ventless fireplaces that will have you doing a double take to see if there is real wood burning or not!
Who Wants to Clean a Mess?
You would have to search pretty hard to find someone who actually enjoys cleaning out and maintaining a wood-burning fireplace. Not only do you have to deal with constantly loading wood into your home, the upkeep is no walk in the park.
Wouldn't it be nice to come home on a cold day and light up your warm fireplace without having to scoop all the soot and ash out left behind from the previous day? Does anyone actually enjoy scrubbing that film of filth off their walls in the spring? not to mention, have you thought about your lungs being coated with this as well?
Real Flame ventless fireplaces allow you to switch out a can of gel, light it up and be done with it. No mess to clean at all and you don't have to spend a half hour getting the fire going. This also means that you don't have to constantly get up and fuss with it either!
Why Gel?
Gel fuel is safe to burn in any space so even if you live in an apartment, dorm or if you want one for your bedroom, they won't affect the quality of air or your health. Gel fireplaces burn a fuel that is derived from isopropyl alcohol or ethanol alcohol. This means that it doesn't diminish oxygen levels or emit any harmful smell.
If you are like many others, the concept of a safe fire may be a little confusing. Simply put, when gel fuel burns, it transforms into very tiny droplets of water. These are odorless, nontoxic and they're so small that you certainly wouldn't notice them because they evaporate into the air.
It is a requirement that both the EPA and OSHA approves gel fuel so you can be sure that what you're burning in your gas fireplace has met safety and environmental standards.
Everybody loves the ambiance, warmth and overall comforting feeling that a fire offers, now you can receive these benefits without the mess!