What you get
The Pleasant Hearth PHZC42F Vent-Free Gas Fireplace is a vent-free gas fireplace rated by its maker at 4,600 BTU per hour.
At full fire it burns about 4 cubic feet of natural gas an hour (its 4,600 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.
Also on the listing: overall dimensions of 24.2 in (D) x 45.87 in (W) x 34.1 in (H) and granite, marble, stone 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 | PHZC42F | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (seller) | 24.2"D x 45.87"W x 34.1"H | Retailer |
| Material | Granite, Marble, Stone | Retailer |
| Mounting / installation | Built-in | Retailer |
| Heat output (maker) | 4,600 BTU/h | Retailer |
| Model name | 42 in. Radiant Zero Clearance Universal Firebox | 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
- 4,600 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
Other gas stoves, fireplaces and inserts in the same heat range
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- Empire VFD42FB0L Vent-Free Gas Fireplace
- Pleasant Hearth VFF3-26PHDX Dual-Fuel Vent-Free Gas Fireplace
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Questions about this model
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Bottom line
Built for supplemental heat for one room.