The slide controls are best for those with mobility issues. They are usually situated near the top of the fire or at least are easy to access, requiring no bending down or prolonged reaching. Ignition and lighting will be done with one movement. Measured in kW, this is how effective the fire is at heating your room. Gas fires often fall somewhere between 3 and 5 kW. The Sienna Gas Fire has cast iron classic lines with stylish detailing to suit the more traditional fireplace and can be customised with a choice of fuel bed either coal or pebble fuel bed and manual controls. TheFlavel WindsorContemporary Plus Open Fronted HE Gas Fireis one of the most efficient open-fronted slimline gas fires available today and with a heat output of up to 4.0kWmakes it one of the warmest gas fires.

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As one of the hottest slimline gas fires, the Crystal Diamond boasts an impressive 3.2kw output for its small stature. If you don’t have a lot of depth in your home, don’t worry: the pre-cast model is a popular choice amongst homeowners who don’t have a lot of depth in their homes. Its 100mm firebox can fit snugly into shallow areas and bring warmth to even the smallest rooms. It is one of the cheapest gas insets around no matter which of the three control types you choose. The pebbles look a little sparse, and we’d prefer a few more, and they do get a little sooty after the fire has been on for a long period of time. Following the instructions in the manual on how to set them will lower the risk of this. It is a large, almost square shape, which is perfect if you want something which is really going to be the centre of attention and stand out. Say you have an empty wall to fill, or you aren’t going to have much more in the room so still need to make it look cosy. Manual is the cheapest and most widely available. It may take a little while to get used to the workings and method. Are Flueless Fires Safe? Plus, you can choose from a vast range of control options, including manual control (which is often standard), slide control, touch control, top control or remote control. You can also select your preferred thermostatic control features on some models, available in either natural gas (which is standard) or LPG gas (which if available is an optional cost option). How much does it cost to run a living flame gas fire?

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TheFlavel Windsor Traditional Plus Open Fronted HE Gas Fireis one of the most efficient open-fronted slimline gas fires available today and with a heat output of up to a warm 4.0kW. At home in any setting, the Blenheim mixes traditional elegance with practicality making it an ideal choice any fireplace. ThePureglow Blenheim gas firehas a brass or polished chrome finish. TheFlavel Windsor Traditional HE gas firealso features a large viewing window and maximum heat output of up to 2.9kW. Thisgas fireis available with manual control or slide control and either achromeor brass finish. Remote: There are two forms – permanent pilots and those that ignite the pilot on startup. There will be batteries in the remote and the fire. It makes things much easier in terms of control, but you may face issues with signal responsiveness or expensive repairs

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Featuring a very realistic flame and a pebble bed for something a little more modern and bright, this is the perfect addition to a light and airy living room. Here at Fires2U, we love all our products in equal measure. But if we had to choose a favourite from our range of living flame gas fires, the Crystal Diamond Contemporary Gas Fire would top our list.

Ageless and ultra slim in design and appearance theEko 3015 slide control gas fireis an attractive and alluring fire to fit with any fireplace in any living room. Now with Fingerslide control for easy operation.