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Considering a bio-ethanol fire? Before you go ahead, it’s worth comparing them with electric fireplaces. The running costs, the convenience, the practicality and the intended use are all important factors to bear in mind.

Contemporary electric fires are usually like fan heaters but with a flame effect. You’ll have full control over the level of heat, and the moment you switch off the electric, you’re no longer paying for fuel you don’t need to use.

If you’re looking for convenience, flexibility, solid economical options, and a snug and cosy place to curl up and watch Netflix this autumn, you can’t go far wrong with a nice new inset electric fire. They come in all shapes and sizes, a wide range of designs and styles. Log burners, stoves, real flame, or handy fan heater, plug it in, switch it on, and you’re good to go. Here’s our buyer’s guide to electric fires.