What you get
The Empire MV 36 Natural Gas Vent-Free Gas Fireplace is a vent-free gas fireplace rated by its maker at 25,000 BTU per hour.
At full fire it burns about 24 cubic feet of natural gas an hour (its 25,000 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 18.37 in (D) x 39 in (W) x 34.68 in (H), a shipping or unit weight of 95 lb and metal 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 | MV 36 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Gas Powered | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 18.37"D x 39"W x 34.68"H | Retailer |
| Material | Metal | Retailer |
| Mounting / installation | Freestanding | Retailer |
| Heat output (maker) | 25,000 BTU/h | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | Cordless | Retailer |
| Model name | BVD36FP30LN | Retailer |
| Product weight | 95 lb | Retailer |
| Venting | B-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
- 25,000 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
- Bluegrass Living BVFIL48NRT Natural Gas Vent-Free Gas Fireplace
- Empire MV 42 Natural Gas Vent-Free Gas Fireplace
- Majestic DVLINEAR36 Vent-Free Gas Fireplace
- Empire VFP36SP32EN Natural Gas Vent-Free Gas Fireplace
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Buying this model
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Questions about this model
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Bottom line
Best suited to supplemental heat for one room.