You don't have to miss out on the fireplace experience, even if there is no chimney in the new apartment. Gas and ethanol fireplaces can conjure up a cozy fireplace atmosphere, even if they do not have a smoke outlet. A fireplace without a chimney is not considered a fireplace by law, but is a good alternative for people who do not have the opportunity to install a real fireplace in their small apartment.
Ethanol fireplaces do not produce smoke and therefore do not come with a vent. They can be placed virtually anywhere and are a popular alternative to rustic fire pits. When bioethanol is burned, only heat, carbon dioxide and water vapor remain. The only disadvantage is that the heating effect is significantly lower. This is why ethanol fireplaces are usedalso decorative fireplacescalled.
Gas fireplaces with a closed combustion system also do not need a chimney. The oxygen supply is specially dosed, while the resulting carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere. In contrast to ethanol fireplaces, closed gas fireplaces with a glass pane have a high efficiency, around 70 percent.
With a fireplace without a chimney there are certain restrictions. There is no need to collect and store firewood, there is no smell, soot and smoke. You can only enjoy the magic of the fireplace. Check out the excellent ideas below on how a fireplace without a chimney can fit into the modern interior.
