At first glance, alcohol gel and bio ethanol fireplace fuel might seem very similar. However, there are some critical differences between the two.

Gel fireplace fuel is made of water, salt, pure isopropyl alcohol, and thickening agents. The salt in gel fuel is designed to create a crackling sound, imitating the noise of a
wood-burning fire. Gel fuel comes in ready-to-use canisters that
typically can’t be refilled and are disposed of when empty. Additionally, gel fireplaces require more work than bio ethanol fireplaces, as the alcohol gel canisters must be changed more often due to the smaller canister size.

Whereas bioethanol fuel burns with scattered, playful, orange flames, gel fuel offers thicker, yellow, slow-burning, and gathered flames. While an alcohol gel fire lights up quickly in about 30 seconds or less, it doesn’t produce as high of a BTU output compared to bio fuel, which typically produces 2,500-3,000 BTUs per hour.

Natural gas fireplaces are hooked up to a natural gas line in your commercial space or home, requiring additional ventilation and connections. Due to the intense fire from natural gas, these fireplaces burn and use up a lot of oxygen from your
room. In contrast, ventless ethanol fireplaces use ethanol fuel, allowing them to be completely ventless as they do not release harmful chemicals or toxins into your space.

As for the flames, both bioethanol and natural gas fuel produce real flames but look different. Flames in natural gas fireplaces tend to be more constant, while ethanol
fireplaces feature dancing, playful, and mesmerizing flames. A vent-free bio ethanol fireplace is an excellent choice if you're looking for a fireplace for ambiance and decorative purposes.

The main differentiator between ethanol and electric fireplaces is aesthetics. Electric fireplaces produce heat but not a real flame, whereas ventless bio ethanol fireplaces produce heat and a beautiful dancing flame. Additionally, depending on how electricity is generated in your area, electric fireplaces are usually not the most eco-friendly option as it's produced by natural gas or burning coal. So, if environmental considerations are important to you, bio ethanol fuel is a better, more sustainable fuel source.

Wood-burning fireplaces are the traditional fireplace choice. While the look, cozy ambiance, and smell of a wood-burning fireplace appeal to many, wood as a fuel source has some significant drawbacks.

From sourcing wood, chopping wood, hauling logs, and cleaning soot and ash, these fireplaces are far from convenient or maintenance-free. Fireplaces fuelled by wood need professional installation, high up-front costs, a chimney, and ongoing maintenance. Whereas, an ethanol fireplace is a very low-maintenance option and doesn't require any permanent connections or ventilation as it doesn't produce harmful toxins.

Bio ethanol fuel offers many more benefits than other fireplace fuel options. Unlike gas and coal, bio ethanol fuel is a greener alternative that doesn’t release harmful pollutants or chemicals into the air.

This sustainable biofuel burns clean, making it a great option if you’re concerned about air quality in your home or commercial space. These ventless fireplaces are also a great way to add warmth and coziness to your home without compromising air quality.