SOHO Wall Mount Ethanol Fireplace Review

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This replaced a pellet stove in my living room. The pellet stove was just too large and very loud, plus it didn't work when the power was off.

These are poorly packed, and the first one arrived dented. The second was in perfect condition. Installation is easy, but in no way would I mount this to drywall or wallpaper! The back and top get so hot you can't touch them. I installed a custom steel panel to the wall first, which was coated in copper as part of my decor. I have no worries about heat now. It would be nice to see the back of this unit insulated like other brands are, which would control the heat escaping to the rear.

This runs about 2 hours and produces real heat. It will actually produce as much or more as my pellet stove did on low, and it makes zero noise and works when the power is out. I plan on putting one of those ecofans on the top to distribute the heat better.

Be very careful with the fuel. It is 100% alcohol so don't spill and never add fuel until the burner is stone cold. A flashback into the fuel bottle could kill you. It gives off a slight smell when first used, which I imagine this is from the paint curing. It is not cheap to run so don't plan on this being used daily unless money is no object.

I would like to see better packing, an adjustable burner and better insulation behind the unit. Otherwise it's a great fireplace that can be easily worked into your room's decor. I have posted a photo to show mine installed and in action.

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Wanted a fireplace without the hassle and expense of traditional one. I had purchased a stone mantle and surround and had them installed around this wall mount fireplace for the atmosphere. The fuel costs are a bit high and it has not been cold enough yet to use it but I only plan on running it every so often and not for long periods of time. All l who have come over have commented on how beautiful it looks. So one can have a contemporary look as well as a traditional look.

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Got this for atmosphere when the gf comes over for dinner on the dark winter evenings, and we like to chat for an hour or so over our pre-prandial cabernet or pinot gris.We like it very much. Easy to light with a gas clicker, the flames are a nice color and reach a good height as they dance around. The fuel is smoke and odor free and, even thought is is installed directly on the drywall, the wall itself stays remarkably cool.

My only gripe has to do with the high cost of the fuel, but as we use it only for 45 minutes or so, two or three times a week, and probably will not use it at all during most of the year, I can live with $7 a quart for the ethanol. (Laying on natural gas to my home would have cost thousands.)