A number of alternative fireplaces have cropped up in recent years, giving consumers a variety of options when it comes to choosing one for their home or patio. There are three primary types of fireplace to focus on that are giving traditional wood-fueled fireplaces a run for their money: propane, gel fuel, and bio-ethanol. Each type has advantages and disadvantages that will impact purchasing decisions. Some of the most common aspects we cover below, include initial cost, ongoing cost, maintenance, safety, aesthetics, ease of ignition, and ease of extinction.
First, we will briefly recap the advantages and disadvantages of traditional wood and propane fireplaces. This will give context to compare to bio-ethanol and gel fuel fireplace pros and cons. It is worth noting that gel fuel and bio-ethanol are a bit different from each other, and we will go over those differences next, comparing the pros and cons of both gel fuel and bio-ethanol.
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