Gel Fireplaces
Why Gel Fireplaces are a Popular Choice
Gel fireplaces are quickly becoming a top-picked choice by consumers for many good reasons. They give you the warmth and ambiance of a real wood fire without having to burn any logs. They come in all shapes, sizes and material choices as well as traditional, tabletop, wall, indoor and outdoor styles. Gel fireplaces are a portable, cost-effective and clean alternative to a wood burning fireplace that requires a chimney and a lot of maintenance.
Environmentally-Friendly
Gel fireplaces are an environmentally-friendly way to add an inviting glow to any room of your home or office. Gel fuel is an alcohol based product designed and manufactured specifically to burn without altering the air in the room or requiring any type of ventilation. All gel fuel for gel fireplaces is required to meet clean air standards enforced by both the EPA and OHSA.
It is believed that with the increasing endorsement of green energy, wood burning fireplaces will become a thing of the past. Burning timber not only depletes the forest, it contributes to greenhouse gases. There are some areas already enforcing laws against burning wood, especially on ozone action days. With gel fireplaces, you never have to be concerned with when or where you can light them up.
Types of Gel Fireplaces
· Traditional Fireplaces – Want the look of a real fireplace with a mantle to display items on? There are gel fireplaces that will sit on the floor up against any wall like a wood burning variety would for you to enjoy.
· Portable Fireplaces – Since gel fireplaces require no chimney, gas line or electrical outlet, you can take portable ones with you from room to room or even outdoors to your patio on a cool evening. There are those that look like a piece of art and others that even appear to be a simple stack of logs.
· Corner Fireplaces – Have limited space in your room where you really cannot designate a wall to a gel fireplace? They also come in a wide variety of corner models to suit your needs.
· Wall Fireplaces – Probably the most popular way of enjoying gel fireplaces in any room is mounted to wall like a piece of art. You'll find these types of fireplaces with or without glass to contain the flame, backed by mirror, steel, copper and even those that look just like a picture.
· Tabletop Fireplaces – Here is another way to bring a contemporary vibe to your room. Tabletop gel fireplaces vary from small to large and some are even displayed with a fountain.
Gel fireplaces are versatile, safe and sophisticated. They are appropriate for any size room and with so many options available such as wall and tabletop varieties, you can enjoy the benefits of a fireplace even in a home with small children.

