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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.

It is harder to get the crackling noise and odors from a ventless gas fireplace, however most manufacturers of ventless gel fireplaces offer a variety of gel fuel cannisters for odors and crackling noises.

Watch this great video and listen to the crackling noises from the fireplace.

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