Crystal Fires Montana Royale High Efficiency Gas Fire (3 Sided) Remote Control

AMO

http://www.hotprice.co.uk/crystal-montana-royale-3-sided-gas-fire

Hi all,

I am looking to save fuel costs by changing the gas fire from an open gas fire to an up-to-date 81% energy efficient gas fire.

This one seems to come with a remote control for an extra £150.

Are the remote controls reliable? You need to buy the remote control version of the gas fire. On the one hand, paying £150 over 10 years or more is no big thing. On the other hand if some component breaks especially as a gas fire gets hot etc would create more headaches and possibly make us wish we'd gone manual.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

macman

Surely the remote control version can still be operated manually?

dogshome

Not familiar with Crystal Fires, but there has been a lot of web traffic on the price of replacement battery packs for Auto Start gas fires - Makers price £60+, Maplin price £25

Might be an idea to ask maker how much a new battery pack is