One of the drawbacks of some ventless fireplaces is that they don’t sound real. You know, the popping sounds and crackling of the wood that a traditional fireplace would offer is gone.
Until now.
Ventless fireplaces and especially ventless gel fireplaces now can crackle and even emit an odor like a faint wood burning smell. While some people might not want the crackles or odors, a lot of people do want them as it makes the ventless fireplace seem more realistic.