What Type Of Inside Fake Fireplaces Are Cheap?

Some people call them faux fireplaces or decorative fireplaces or just plain or fake fireplaces, but no matter the name, the idea remains the same. Fake fireplaces bring all the charm and beauty of a traditional wood burning fireplace without all the smoke, soot and mess ashes.Not to mention that a fake fireplace can go in just about any type of house, apartment or condominium with major structural remodeling and construction hassles. If you have ever wanted to experience the style and appeal of a fireplace without all the mess, then you should read this article on a fake fireplace.What Are inside fireplaces Exactly?Inside fake fireplaces are any kind of burner device that simulates the appearance a traditional wood fireplace, especially the flames and heat. While gas fireplaces are sometimes considered “fake” fireplaces since they don’t burn wood, they do require that you install either propane or piped gas lines.They also need an imitation “log” set with gas jets and must have a fire proof box to set in and a venting system just like you have for a regular wood fire.Sometimes the only way to get the look of a fireplace without the problems of installing anything is to buy a faux fireplace that either burns gel or uses electrical power. The most common fake fireplace you will find inside many homes is the electric. Electric FireplacesThese units are simply electrical heaters that use blowers to gently move shaped fabric “flames” set inside a shell of colored lights and replica “glowing” embers”. These fake fireplaces that are enclosed in painted or wooden style cases and are relatively cheap to operate when compared to some other types of room heaters. The advantages of a fake fireplace are that there are no flues, chimneys or vents required. Nothing to be installed or remodeled, just roll one of these units into your house or apartment and plug it in. You can either use it as a supplemental heater, or turn off the heat to just enjoy the visual comfort of the flames. They also use thermostats and remotes to control their settings. The disadvantage is just like any other electrical device, sooner or later it will wear out and you will have to replace it but most of these units are designed to last for many years with very little maintenance.Gel FireplacesAnother type of inside fake fireplaces is the ones that burn gel. Basically gel burners use a fuel very similar to Sterno™. This specially formulated gel is marketed under different brand names, but the basic concept is simple. A series of canisters containing gelled isopropyl alcohol or ethanol are placed inside the shell of a ceramic log set enclosed in a painted enamel metallic or wooden case. The canisters when lit last several hours and give the illusion of a traditional wood flame without the danger of burning embers, popping logs or sparks. The advantage of these fireplaces is that they can be placed in any room and don’t require any hook ups or electrical power. The gel burns cleaning releasing only a small amount of carbon dioxide (the same gas we exhale). Since the gel doesn’t require an electrical source to run, many people who live in areas that are prone to cold weather power outages find fake gel fireplaces, a nice alternative to other short-term emergency heating sources.Now that you know more about fake fireplaces, you can decide on which kind is best for you and your family.