No-Fuss, Modern Fireplaces
During this cold winter, imagine having a warm, comforting fireplace in any room in your house.
According to David Gregg, senior editor of Behind the Buy.com, you can have just that with some eco-friendly fireplaces that are the new rage in interior decorating.
These fireplaces can burn in any room with no venting or chimneys necessary. They give off heat, but no smoke or toxins -- just carbon dioxide and steam.
Gregg explained these fireplaces aren't sold as heating devices, but they can raise the temperature in a room by about 10 degrees. They burn either ethanol (the by-product is carbon dioxide and steam) or a gel (whose primary ingredient is isopropyl alcohol) (same as in Purell), therefore, the burn is 100 percent clean, which means no soot, ash, or smoke. Electric fireplaces are another option.
Fireplaces featured on "The Early Show":
The following product descriptions were prepared using information provided by the manufacturers.
Tribeca Stainless Steel Ventless Fireplace by Anywhere Fireplace
The high style and distinctive contemporary design of the Anywhere Fireplace allows the ambiance of a fire to be enjoyed in any room. It is ventless, requiring no chimney or gas line because it uses clean burning bio fuel that is smokeless, odorless, and leaves no soot or ash. You can place the Anywhere Fireplace virtually anywhere in your house, condo, apartment, office or restaurant. It is sure to match most any décor and adds a rich warm atmosphere to your bedroom, living room, den, dining room. This unique, impressive, eco-friendly modern answer to the fireplace creates bright yellow, orange and red flame, spreading cheerful glow across the room. It s is non toxic, non-polluting, has no messy clean up and is virtually free of maintenance. One liter of fuel burns up to five hours. FUEL NOT INCLUDED.
Features:
• High-style, Contemporary Stainless Steel Bio-fuel Wall Mount Fireplace
• Ventless, needs no chimney, no gas or electrical hook-up
• Place in virtually any location in your home or space
• Burns bio-ethanol liquid fuel up to 5 hours per liter
• Burns smokeless, odorless, non-toxic, non-polluting, no soot or ash to clean up (31 x 13 x 48).
$389.99 at Anywhere Fireplace.com
For more information about the Anywhere Fireplace please contact:
Devco LLC
Larchmont, NY 10538
(914) 834-5855
info@anywherefireplace.com
Adena Ethanol Biofuel Fireplace by Pureflame
This inspiring black curved biofuel fireplace will add simplicity to a contemporary arranged interior and will create an instant focal point to any room or balcony. Adding style to an atmosphere with its dancing and floating flames, the wall mounted Adena makes for a great conversation piece even when not in use.
$549 at Pureflame.com
A Revolutionary New Concept in Contemporary
Vent Free Mobile Fireplaces Using Ethanol Biofuel
Pureflame ethanol fireplaces unique design and high-quality finish combine the visual beauty and warmth of a real fire in any setting whether indoors or in an outdoor space. Powered by Purefuels, a premium wholly renewable biofuel, the energy supplied goes straight into the room instead of being lost through the chimney therefore maximizing efficiency indoors. Pureflame biofuel fireplaces need no fixed installation and are fully mobile while the flames natural yellow and orange provide unparalleled design flexibility in contrast to a conventional fireplace. Pureflame fireplaces spread a moderate and pleasant warmth right from the start and in contrast to wood-burning there is nothing to clean once the fire has burnt. When the burner is cool it can be refilled and used again -- lighting a fireplace has never been more comfortable and easy. Utilizing the highest quality materials available, Pureflame ethanol fireplaces offer a true versatility ideally suited for use both indoors or out on the balcony or patio.
Purefuels BioFuel
Purefuels bio fuel is a pure plant derivative made from only the purest ethyl alcohol and is of the highest quality fuels available on the market today. Purefuels is the recommended fuel for all Pureflame fireplaces and is a non-toxic, smokeless, odourless and environmentally friendly fuel. One Quart of Purefuels burns for approximately 2 and 5 hours dependant on room conditions, model of fireplace and size of flame. Purefuels burns perfectly clean giving off CO2 and steam in similar proportions as that exhaled by humans. It is tested rigorously and consistently to ensure that air quality complies with the strict international government regulations. Purefuels has been diligently working with laboratories and was thoroughly tested by the U.S. government (TTB), and received a certificate as a safe fireplace fuel for unvented decorative fireplaces acceptable for use in North America. Made in U.S.A.
CONTACT:
Aquafires International Inc.
Toll-Free
USA: 1.866.647.9225
Canada: 1.866.931.8421
Local: 1.716.200.4959
Classic Flame Decorative 33" Electric Fireplace "Avignon" (Rose Cherry Finish)
Enjoy the ultimate in ambiance and comfort with the Avignon 33" Corner Electric Fireplace Mantel in Rose Cherry's built-in electric fireplace with its realistic flame effect, full ember bed and hand crafted log set. Functioning tempered glass doors, brick interior walls and ceiling and a multifunction remote come as standard.
Features:
• Includes fireplace mantel and 33" fireplace electric insert; optional front face for electrical insert is also available
• Rose Cherry finish
• Metal to metal assembly
• Dentil molding around top of mantel
• Decorative frame-in-panel face and side details
• Plugs into a 120V outlet
• Ready to assemble
$1,439 at ClassicFlame.com
COMPANY CONTACT:
Twin-Star's Marketing & PR Director, Alexia Rouquette at 561.665.8093 or e-mail ARouquette@twinstarhome.com
Real Flame "Cordova" Gel Fireplace
Real Flame fireplaces assemble in minutes with a Philips head screwdriver. Once assembled, fireplaces are portable and may be from room to room. Available in a variety of sizes, they are ideal for any home, apartment, condo, mobile home or office.
The cost to burn one can of Real Flame gel fuel is approximately $1.05 per hour. You may burn one to three cans in your indoor fireplace at a time. Although not designed as a heating source, Real Flame generates approximately 3,000 BTUs per hour when burning. This will create a noticeable warming in a standard-size room.
• The gel fuel primary ingredient is Isopropyl Alcohol (same as in Purell) therefore the burn is 100 percent clean -- no soot, ash, smoke etc. and all of our mantle fireplaces can be burned anywhere in the home no installation of any kind is needed.
• The Red Rock can also be used indoors and out. Again, no venting necessary.
• Each can of fuel will provide up to a 3 hour burn at a retail cost of approximately $5.00 per can.
• Each can of fuel will generate 3,000 BTU of heat. (Will generate 9,000 BTU) and heat an average size bedroom by 10-15 degrees.
• Because of our special formulation all cans will provide a realistic snapping crackling burning noise. Great if you can pick up the sound.
• Fire can be extinguished by simply placing lid back on can with easy to use lid opener and the gel can be re-lit after a brief stirring.
Mantels -- Easy to assemble (45 minutes to an hour, Phillips screwdriver needed only)
The Cordova gel fireplace features a raised firebox accented with a beautiful, hand-carved center panel. The carved floral motif creates a striking focal point in any room. Side columns extend upwards supporting the mantel in a dramatic arched effect.
• Includes mantel, firebox, and screen.
• Assembled Dimensions: 42" H x 48" W x 13" D
$499 (includes shipping) at RealFlame.com
PRODUCT CONTACT:
Real Flame
Jensen Metal Products, Inc.
7800 Northwestern Avenue
Racine, Wisconsin 53406
Phone: 1.800.654.1704
Red Rock Personal Fireplace by Real Flame
Enjoy your own personal fireplace anywhere -- indoors or out! Adds ambiance to any setting and great for entertaining with family and friends. Includes snuffer to conveniently extinguish the flames.
$119 (includes shipping) RealFlame.com
PRODUCT CONTACT:
Real Flame
Jensen Metal Products, Inc.
7800 Northwestern Avenue
Racine, Wisconsin 53406
Phone: 1.800.654.1704
"L-Shaped" Fireplace by Planika
The "L-shape" fireplace by Planika is a transparent piece of furniture with character. It features a double-sided glass, a form made of dark oak or a white lacquered MDF that resembles the letter 'L', and a hearth with an open fire. Within an interior, L-shape creates an air of stylish elegance. This blend of minimalistic form with smokeless fire enhances the overall impression of a contemporary home design. The transparency of the Optiwhite® glass intensifies the effect of the flames. Additionally, the glass prevents direct contact with the fire, making L-shape safe for the user.
$4,300 at PlanikaUSA.com
PRODUCT CONTACT:
Planika USA LLC
1099 Wall Street West, Suite 347
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
Tel1: (201) 933-7787
Tel2: (201) 933-7723
F: +1 201 933 7741
www.planikausa.com
e-mail: info@planikausa.com