BIOCAMINO: HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? GUIDE TO ORDINARY AND EXTRAORDINARY COSTS

Bio fireplace (or bioethanol fireplace): costs

First of all, let's start by saying that the costs of bio-fireplaces (or bioethanol fireplaces) can vary according to the model, the quality of the components (structure, materials and accessories) and the design.

It is therefore necessary to understand what is expected from the bioethanol fireplace and identify a minimum price below which it is not advisable to buy.

To avoid are all those bio-fireplaces (or bioethanol fireplaces) that do not comply with the regulations and lack any certification. It goes without saying that this absence of guarantees always coincides with possible defects and consequently with damage to health or risks of malfunction.

Below we will try to give an indicative threshold for each product category:

• From the ground: for a good quality model you go from a base of 450 € / approximately (below which the reflections set out above must be evaluated) and you can even reach € 9,000 (depending on the design model chosen) ;

• Without base: for a good quality model you go from a base of € 150 / approximately (below which the reflections set out above must be evaluated) and up to € 5,000 can be reached (depending on the design model chosen) ;

• Center of the room: for a good quality model, it ranges from a base of € 1,500 / approximately (below which the reflections set out above must be evaluated) and up to € 20,000 / approximately (depending on the design model) choice);

• Ornament: in this case we are talking about small models for which the reasonable amount can vary from € 70 up to € 500 / approximately.

N.B: The above prices are the source of a web survey carried out on 04-2020 and therefore subject to change. The concept expressed above remains valid, namely that the prices of these products have a very wide range.

Bio fireplace (or bioethanol fireplace): extra costs

Determining factors in order to establish the price of a bio fireplace (or bioethanol fireplace) are all the extra accessories that can be installed:

• Burners: automatic or manual, with liquid anti-overturning system, with gradual release of bioethanol, double-walled, with intensity adjustment, ... in short, as you can guess, it is one of the elements that can shift the cost of the bio-fireplace important (Price range from € 350 to € 1,500);

• Safety elements: prolonged safety lighter, tempered glass, detectors of the presence of bioethanol in the tank after combustion, protective external walls, carbon monoxide detectors, ... all items that can affect the final cost of the bio-fireplace (Price range from € 35 for an extended lighter to € 900);

• Aesthetic extras: fake wood, white stones, square frames, ... unnecessary products with an impact on the relative price (Price range from € 20 to € 200);

N.B: This category of products can also be installed on biofireplaces that you already own. In fact, it is possible at any time to improve the performance and safety of your bio-fireplace (or bioethanol fireplace).

Bio fireplace (or bioethanol fireplace): maintenance costs

A separate topic are the maintenance costs for a normal use of a bio fireplace (or bioethanol fireplace).

The most common maintenance costs are listed below:

• Fuel: this is the highest cost to bear. There are different types of fuel on the market but the advice is to use only and exclusively pure bioethanol (about € 3.50 per liter). N.B: a biofireplace lit for 3 hours a day consumes about 5 liters of fuel per week;

• Cleaning: it does not require particular costs as it will be sufficient to clean the bio-fireplace with a damp cloth. At the end of the season, allow the fuel to burn completely, allow the brazier to cool and clean any possible presence of soot;

• Check: a technical check is recommended approximately every 2 years to check the burners and consumable parts;

N.B: as can be seen there are no high maintenance costs but it is advisable to follow the instructions above.

Bio fireplace (or bioethanol fireplace):

safety rules

For proper installation and use, it will be necessary to follow the manufacturer's rules set out within the product itself or in the appropriate leaflets.

In any case, it is mandatory to pay due attention and operate in maximum safety.

N.B: for further information, refer to the specific article on our website regarding safety standards for bio-fireplaces.

ATTENTION:

1. The flame that generates a bio-fireplace (or bio-ethanol fireplace) consumes oxygen like a gas stove! It is strongly recommended to place a bio fireplace (or bioethanol fireplace) only in rooms of at least 15 square meters and to ventilate the room every hour of use for at least 10 minutes;

2. The bio-fireplace (or bio-ethanol fireplace) is unable to generate heat and for the whole house! It is very often a design choice and only in some cases a supplementary heating support that will necessarily have to be placed side by side with the already existing ones;

3. When purchasing, it is always advisable not to settle for the first bio-fireplace that you go to see (however beautiful it may be and at a competitive price), but to make a survey among several retailers in the area and evaluate all the characteristics well. of the product in question;

4. By purchasing from manufacturing companies, you can save on cost while maintaining high quality, especially if you focus on stock products or inventories;

5. If you buy a bio-fireplace via the internet, you will need to evaluate the shipping costs;

ATTENTION:

The advice to get an optimal job is to always contact a highly specialized company that can help you.

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