electric fire comparison to bio fire

Another little comparison from the series "why bio ethanol fires are far better than electric fires"...?

HEAT OUTPUT 

- electric fires give off app 2-3kW of heat 

- wall-hung bio fire gives between 2-3 kW

INSTALLATION 

- electric: wires and cables sticking out or if you want to hide them you need to build them inside the wall, rip the wall, get a builder in - lot of FUSS

- bio ethanol fire: hangs on the wall like a picture frame, NO wires, NO messing with walls = NO FUSS

LOOKS

- electric fireplace - very dubiously pleasing look, sensation of looking at something fake

- bio fire:  real roaring flame, playing in front of your eyes, living beauty!

PRICE

- wall hanging electric fire price bracket £200-£400

- similar size wall hanging bio fire from Gel Fireplaces Ltd  £190-£300

RUNNING COST

- electric fireplace: app £0.80 per hour

- bio fireplace (when fuel bought in bulk): app £0.80 per hour, otherwise about £1/h

Which one would you choose?

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