What you get
The Empire VFP36SP32EN Natural Gas Vent-Free Gas Fireplace is a vent-free gas fireplace; its listing doesn't state a heating area or heat output, so size it with the maker's manual.
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.
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 24 in (D) x 39 in (W) x 37.75 in (H) and ceramic, 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 | VFP36SP32EN | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Gas Powered | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 24"D x 39"W x 37.75"H | Retailer |
| Material | Ceramic, Metal | Retailer |
| Mounting / installation | Built In | Retailer |
| Venting | Vent-Free | 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
- 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
- Superior VRT6036 Vent-Free Gas Fireplace
- Superior DRL2055TEN Natural Gas Vent-Free Gas Fireplace
- Pleasant Hearth VFS2-PH20DT Vent-Free Gas Stove
- Pleasant Hearth VFS2-PH30DT Vent-Free Gas Stove
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Buying this model
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Questions about this model
Does the Empire VFP36SP32EN Natural Gas Vent-Free Gas Fireplace need a vent or chimney?
Bottom line
Pick it for supplemental heat for one room.