Ethanol Fireplaces As An Alternative To A Gas Fireplace

With the cost of heating growing, fire places are a positive addition to home heating. Trends toward environmentally friendly options and away from reliance on domestic or foreign fuel have made ethanol fueled fire places a well-known alternative recently.

While ethanol is thought of as a gas, it is actually a plant, usually corn, instead of a petroleum-based solution. Ethanol fireplace settings allow for a great deal of control. You can set the flame as low or high as required for comfort. In a disastrous situation an ethanol fireplace can be turned off, easily, efficiently and in seconds. Ethanol fireplaces, just like gas fireplaces, meet all the fire security specifications. Both provide real burning flames, unlike an electrical fireplace which just simulates fire.

Those who buy a fireplace that uses ethanol do this to save energy and to help the environment. Even so, the primary cost for the purchase and set up of an ethanol burning fireplace is considerably greater than for a comparable natural gas burning fireplace. Even so, burning ethanol rather than natural gas can substantially save on power expenses. The environmental positives go beyond a green fuel supply. Also, there are tax breaks.

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