Empire VFD36FB2MF Vent-Free Gas Fireplace: 5,118 BTU/h

What you get

The Empire VFD36FB2MF Vent-Free Gas Fireplace is a vent-free gas fireplace rated by its maker at 5,118 BTU per hour.

At full fire it burns about 5 cubic feet of natural gas an hour (its 5,118 BTU/h divided by EIA's heat content for each fuel).

There's no vent, so all the heat lands in the room along with the water vapour combustion makes. Follow the minimum room size in its manual, and confirm vent-free heaters are allowed where you live. Vent-free vs direct-vent.

Also on the listing: overall dimensions of 19 in (D) x 35 in (W) x 24 in (H), a shipping or unit weight of 150 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	VFD36FB2MF	Retailer
Power	Fuel Powered	Retailer
Dimensions (seller)	19"D x 35"W x 24"H	Retailer
Material	Metal	Retailer
Mounting / installation	Wall Mount	Retailer
Heat output (maker)	5,118 BTU/h	Retailer
Features (seller)	Cordless	Retailer
Model name	VFD36FB2MF	Retailer
Product weight	150 lb	Retailer
Venting	Vent-Free	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

5,118 BTU/h
No chimney needed

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

ProCom PCS150T-3AS Dual-Fuel Vent-Free Gas Fireplace15,000 BTU/h.

Majestic DVLINEAR36 Vent-Free Gas Fireplace16,500 BTU/h.

Empire VFD32FB0F Vent-Free Gas Fireplace5,118 BTU/h.

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Questions about this model

How much gas does the Empire VFD36FB2MF Vent-Free Gas Fireplace use?

At full fire, about 5 cubic feet of natural gas an hour, from its 5,118 BTU/h rating and EIA's heat contents; lower settings use less.

Does the Empire VFD36FB2MF Vent-Free Gas Fireplace need a vent or chimney?

No: it's vent-free. Its manual sets the minimum room size and other limits, and some local codes restrict vent-free heaters.

Bottom line

Built for supplemental heat for one room.