Can You Use Bioethanol Fires Inside?

Is Bioethanol Safe Indoors

This is the burning question that many of you have been asking lately – can you use bioethanol fires inside?

The short answer is yes!  But let’s take a deeper look into why this is, and why it is a much better option than all of its counterparts.

What is Bioethanol?

Bioethanol is a liquid that is a by-product of the agricultural industry.  It occurs through the natural fermentation of rice, corn, and sugar cane, and is an incredible fuel for our fires.

It is a clean-burning, renewable resource that is better for you and the environment, as you will see below.

Benefits of an Indoor Bioethanol Fireplace

There are many reasons bioethanol fuel is safe to use inside, and why it is the better choice for indoor fire solutions.

• Bioethanol is a clean-burning fuel – unlike wood, charcoal, or gas, bioethanol is a completely clean-burning fuel that gives off zero toxins, carcinogens, and next to no CO2.  Bioethanol produces no smoke or smell, so it is the ideal indoor fire fuel. 

• Great heat efficiency – because bioethanol burns clean and smokeless, ventilation is unnecessary, even indoors.  This means you don’t lose all that heat through the chimney.  You’ll find your room heats up very quickly with a bioethanol fire, which is always great on those cold winter days!

• Use less fuel – being more heat efficient also means using less fuel to heat your room.  This is great for several reasons, not least of all your bank balance!

• Easy installation – bioethanol fires are incredibly quick and easy to install and come in a wide range of designs to suit every aesthetic.  No ventilation requirements mean there’s no big disruptive work needed.

• Very little ongoing maintenance – bioethanol fireplaces require very little ongoing maintenance, mostly because the only by-products of burning bioethanol are water, heat, and a tiny amount of carbon dioxide.  This means that other than a general cleaning, there is very little to worry about regarding maintenance.

• Renewable Resource – the fantastic thing about bioethanol is that it is a renewable resource, unlike gas in particular.  As a natural by-product from agricultural crop fermentation, it is a fuel source that can be harnessed year on year with the growth of new crops.

• Better for the environment – our environmental impact is something that is at the top of everyone’s agenda these days, and bioethanol is the top fuel choice for this.  We have a great article discussing how good bioethanol is for the environment.

• Far safer and healthier than gas or wood – as a clean-burning fuel, bioethanol is far safer to use than wood or gas.  It’s also far healthier too!  Wood, in particular, when burned, gives off a huge amount of CO2, toxins, and carcinogens in the smoke that are not good to breathe.  You have none of those problems with bioethanol, which is great! 

Choosing The Right Bioethanol Fireplace

As with anything, however, not all things are made equal, and some bioethanol fires are better made than others.

We recommend Ecosmart Fire; they have a very large selection of designs that we are confident will be a perfect fit for you.

Please just call us or email our team, which is on hand to help you make the right choice every step of the way.

Can You Use Bioethanol Fire Pits Indoors?

You must take care when using outdoor bioethanol fire pits indoors; some will not be certified as safe for use inside.

EcoSmart Fire ensures that their outdoor fire pits are safe by incorporating an additional splash tray in their indoor fire pits; this ensures compliance with UK and EU safety regulations and, more importantly, is safe for you!

Do Bioethanol Fires Need Ventilation

No, bioethanol fireplaces do not require a vent or chimney. This makes them suitable for flats, apartments or any location that doesn't have a chimney.

We even recommend closing off a chimney so all the heat stays in the room and doesn't escape up the chimney.

Final thoughts

So, a bio ethanol fireplace is perfectly safe to use inside, and they are by far the best choice of fireplace and fuel.  The benefits speak for themselves, and we have no doubt you will love your bioethanol fire.

All the benefits of having a beautiful open flame heating your room on a cold winter's day with none of the drawbacks.