What you get
The Empire DVP36FP30N-DVP36D2H Natural Gas Vent-Free Gas Fireplace is a vent-free gas fireplace rated by its maker at 26,000 BTU per hour.
At full fire it burns about 25 cubic feet of natural gas an hour (its 26,000 BTU/h divided by EIA's heat content for each fuel).
As a vent-free unit it burns room air and releases its exhaust and moisture into the room, so nearly all its heat stays indoors. Its manual sets a minimum room size for its BTU rating, and some local codes restrict vent-free appliances. Vent-free vs direct-vent.
Fuel, per the listing: Natural Gas. Never connect a gas heater to a fuel it isn't set for.
Also on the listing: overall dimensions of 19.88 in (D) x 39 in (W) x 37.63 in (H), a shipping or unit weight of 126 lb and ceramic, glass, tempered glass construction.
The figures, from the maker
Each figure is the maker's or the listing's own, with its source marked. A figure the maker doesn't give is shown as not stated.
| Model number | DVP36FP30N-DVP36D2H | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (seller) | 19.88"D x 39"W x 37.63"H | Retailer |
| Material | Ceramic, Glass, Tempered Glass | Retailer |
| Mounting / installation | Direct Vent | Retailer |
| Heat output (maker) | 26,000 BTU/h | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | Adjustable Thermostat, Flame Effect | Retailer |
| Model name | Premium 36" Direct-Vent NG Millivolt Control Fireplace | Retailer |
| Product weight | 126 lb | Retailer |
| Venting | Direct-Vent | Retailer |
| Fuel | Natural Gas | Retailer |
Is it the right heater for the room?
Pick it when
- Supplemental heat for one room
- Homes with gas or propane
Pass on it when
- Bedrooms and small rooms the manual excludes
- Places where local code bans vent-free heaters
Where it wins, where it gives ground
Wins
- 26,000 BTU/h
- No chimney needed
- Natural Gas
Gives ground
- Adds moisture to the room
- Restricted by some local codes
- Needs a gas line
Know before you install
- Figures are the maker's own and are rated in the maker's conditions. Installation, venting, chimney, gas and electrical work follow the manual and local code, carried out by a qualified installer.
Heaters to weigh against it
Other gas stoves, fireplaces and inserts in the same heat range
- Empire VFP36SP32EN Natural Gas Vent-Free Gas Fireplace
- Superior VRT6036 Vent-Free Gas Fireplace
- Pleasant Hearth VFS2-PH20DT Vent-Free Gas Stove
- Pleasant Hearth VFS2-PH30DT Vent-Free Gas Stove
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Questions about this model
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Bottom line
Best suited to supplemental heat for one room.