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Flue-less fireplaces have evolved over the years to offer home-owners another alternative to heating their rooms. These fireplaces are more compact, are available in a greater rage of designs and are much safer in the home as they emit no harmful gases. The are simple to ignite and can be installed easily and quickly without having to pay for registered tradesmen to do the job for you.
They have been around for several years in Japan, The United States of America and Australia but it wasn't until the early 1990's that they became a big business in Europe and the UK.
With fires that require a flue to release the smoke, it is always the case that a lot of the heat would also escape through the chimney, this makes standard fireplaces run inefficiently compared to flue-less fires where the heat can only be released into the room.
Fitting these fires is quite simple, if they are being fitted into a standard chimney breast then the flue must be blocked off. The fireplace can then be fitted to the chimney area and a standard surround should accommodate this. It is advisable to get the fireplace checked once it has been fitted for peace of mind but there should be no problems.
This system can even stand in front of the original fireplace and still work efficiently, there are many models designed for this purpose. These fireplaces can even be placed on any wall in the room giving the home owner a greater choice when designing the room décor, plus it also means that a lot of money can be potentially saved especially if the flue-less fireplace is being fitted into a room where the chimney requires renovation, using these fires means that the chimney can be blocked off entirely and the fireplace can be fitted as a wall mounted model if the chimney area has been completely covered over.
There are many suppliers of these fireplaces who are now advertising on the net so below are a few of these so that you can browse through to see the selection of flue-less fireplaces available.
Suppliers of Flue-less Fireplaces
- www.firesgalore.co.uk
This is a must visit website, they have been trading for approximately 10 years and claim to beat any prices that other suppliers can sell their fireplaces for. Another bonus is the free delivery for any fireplace purchased. Looking through their range of fireplaces, some of the bottom end of the scale start at £250, as you rise through the range of products, the higher prices can reach up to £750. All of the fireplaces can be ordered online however some of the models will require you to ring the company for prices. - www.cvo.co.uk
This company offers a wide range of flue-less fireplaces and will create a bespoke design for you if required. Many of the bio fires require a catalytic converter but this company do produce models without these thus reducing the cost. Prices are available over the phone and they will send out a brochure with details of their range of flue-less fireplaces if requested over the phone. - www.fluelessfire.com
Yet another company that can offer you a personal service from start to completion of fitting the fireplace. They have a wide range of models available and their selection of fireplace surrounds is very wide covering standard fireplace fittings to wall mounted fireplaces for that modern look. You will need to ring their sales office for pricing etc. but their advisor's are always on hand to offer you advice.
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