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Empire Innsbrook 28" Vent Free Medium Fireplace Insert

Empire Innsbrook 28" Vent Free Medium Fireplace Insert

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  • Last seen at $1,899.00 at Empire Fireplaces Store on Nov 9.

Our take on the Empire Innsbrook 28" Vent Free Medium Fireplace Insert

The Empire Innsbrook 28 is a vent-free gas fireplace insert rated at 28,000 BTUs, sized to drop into an existing wood-burning fireplace. Its Slope Glaze burner produces tall, flickering flames, and the millivolt system lights with a switch and keeps heating during a power outage. The insert ships with a fine mesh barrier screen, on/off switch and blower, but the log set and banded brick liner are required and sold separately, so the full installation costs more than the insert alone. It suits homeowners who want steady radiant heat without a chimney or vent run; against vented inserts it loses some realism and adds indoor moisture and air-quality considerations.

Best forReplacing an open wood-burning fireplaceHeating a room during power outagesRooms without a chimney or vent runBuyers who want switch or thermostat control
Pros
  • 28,000 BTU output heats a large room
  • Works without electricity thanks to the millivolt valve
  • Slope Glaze burner gives natural, flickering flames
  • Blower, barrier screen and on/off switch included
  • Remote-ready: accepts battery thermostat remotes or a wall switch
Cons
  • Log set and banded brick liner are required extras
  • Vent-free operation adds moisture and combustion byproducts indoors
  • Flames look less realistic than a vented log set
  • Optional thermostat, remote and surround add cost
  • Some jurisdictions restrict vent-free gas appliances

Empire Innsbrook 28" Vent Free Medium Fireplace Insert prices at every store

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    $1,899.00Checked Nov 9
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About the Empire Innsbrook 28" Vent Free Medium Fireplace Insert

The Empire Innsbrook 28" Vent Free Medium Fireplace Insert is a natural gas insert that installs inside an existing wood-burning fireplace. The same unit can also be installed as a vent free fireplace. It has a maximum input of 28,000 BTU/hr and a minimum of 20,000 BTU/hr.

The Slope Glaze Burner produces natural flickering flames. A fine mesh barrier screen is included. The unit uses a log set and banded brick liner, both sold separately and both required to complete it.

It lights with a switch and uses a millivolt ignition, so it keeps producing heat when electric power fails. It can be operated with a wall switch, a wall thermostat, or a battery-operated thermostat remote control. A thermostat, wireless wall thermostat and remote control are optional. One surround is required to complete the unit.

Model
VBPC28IN31N
Vent type
Vent free
Fuel type
Natural gas
Ignition
Millivolt
Installation
Zero clearance; installs as an insert in an existing fireplace or as a vent free fireplace
Max input
28,000 BTU/hr
Min input
20,000 BTU/hr
Efficiency
99.9%
Orifice
#38
Air shutter
1/8" opening
Opening
17 5/8" H x 28 7/8" W
Min. fireplace opening
Front width 30", rear width 19", height 22", depth 15"
In the box
Innsbrook vent free fireplace insert, fine mesh barrier screen, on/off switch, blower
Required, sold separately
Log set, banded brick liner, and one surround
Also sold separately
Control options, cast iron surround, surround adaptor, metal surround and shroud
Surround notes
Metal surrounds do not include a bottom cover. For in-wall installation (not on a hearth), order a custom 4-sided surround. The SH1BL shroud helps conceal a larger fireplace opening.
Warranty
Five-year limited parts and five-year limited labor; remote controls one-year limited

Questions and answers

What do I need to buy besides the insert?
A log set and a banded brick liner are both required and sold separately. Controls, a cast iron surround and the surround trim are optional.
Does it work when the power goes out?
Yes. The millivolt valve runs on a standing pilot and needs no household electricity, so the burner lights and heats during an outage. The blower will not run without power.
Can I use a remote or wall thermostat?
Yes. The remote-ready millivolt system accepts Empire's battery-operated thermostat remotes or connects to a simple wall switch or wall thermostat.
How much heat does the 28-inch model put out?
28,000 BTUs, the larger of the two Innsbrook sizes. The 20,000 BTU version suits smaller fireplaces and rooms.
Does a vent-free insert need a chimney?
No vent or chimney is required; it vents into the room. Check local codes first, since some areas restrict vent-free gas appliances.
What comes in the box?
The insert, a fine mesh barrier screen, an on/off switch and a blower. Logs, liner, controls and surround are not included.
Where is the Empire Innsbrook 28" Vent Free Medium Fireplace Insert cheapest?
At Empire Fireplaces Store, for $1,899.00, as of our latest check.

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