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Empire Innsbrook 28" Vent Free Medium Gas Fireplace Insert with Blower

Empire Innsbrook 28" Vent Free Medium Gas Fireplace Insert with Blower

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

The Empire Innsbrook 28 is a vent-free gas fireplace insert that drops into an existing masonry or factory-built fireplace opening about 17 5/8 inches high and 28 7/8 inches wide. It puts out up to 28,000 BTUs and claims up to 99.9% efficiency because no heat escapes up a chimney, and an included blower pushes warmed air into the room. You choose millivolt or intermittent pilot ignition, natural gas or propane, and it can run from a remote or wall thermostat. Against vented inserts it wins on installation cost and efficiency but gives up the look and resale familiarity of a real flue; against cheap vent-free logs it offers a sealed firebox, a blower and thermostat control.

Best forHomeowners converting an unused masonry fireplace into a heaterSupplemental heat for a living room or den in cold monthsRooms where running a chimney liner is impractical or costlyBuyers who want thermostat or remote control of the fire
Pros
  • Up to 28,000 BTUs of supplemental heat
  • Vent-free design needs no chimney liner or venting
  • Up to 99.9% efficiency claim, since no heat goes up a flue
  • Included blower circulates heated air
  • Choice of millivolt or intermittent pilot ignition
  • Runs on natural gas or propane, with remote or wall thermostat options
Cons
  • Vent-free gas releases moisture and combustion byproducts into the room
  • Millivolt versions need a standing pilot and manual lighting if power fails
  • Requires a fireplace opening within its stated dimensions
  • Blower and pilot can add noticeable sound in a quiet room
  • Professional installation and gas connection are needed

Empire Innsbrook 28" Vent Free Medium Gas Fireplace Insert with Blower 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 Gas Fireplace Insert with Blower

The Empire Innsbrook 28" is a medium vent-free gas fireplace insert with a blower. It installs in an existing masonry or factory-built fireplace opening 17 5/8" high by 28 7/8" wide. The same unit can also be set up as a vent-free fireplace in zero-clearance applications.

It is vent-free, so it needs no chimney liner or venting system. It is rated at up to 99.9% efficiency and delivers up to 28,000 BTU/hr of supplemental heat. The included blower circulates heated air through the room.

It comes with either a millivolt or an intermittent pilot ignition system and runs on natural gas or propane. A compatible remote control or wall thermostat can operate it. Many compatible millivolt systems can keep providing heat during a winter power outage.

Model
VBPC28IN31N
Vent type
Vent free
Installation
Zero clearance; installs as an insert in an existing fireplace or as a vent-free fireplace
Fuel type
Natural gas or propane
Ignition
Millivolt or intermittent pilot
Max input
28,000 BTU/hr
Min input
20,000 BTU/hr
Efficiency
Up to 99.9%
Orifice
#38
Air shutter opening
1/8"
Fireplace opening
17 5/8" H x 28 7/8" W
Min. opening size
Front width 30", rear width 19", height 22", depth 15"
Controls
Compatible remote control or wall thermostat
In the box
Innsbrook vent-free fireplace insert, fine mesh barrier screen, on/off switch, blower
Required accessories
Log set, banded brick liner, and one surround
Optional accessories
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 warranty with five-year limited labor warranty; remote controls carry a one-year limited warranty

Questions and answers

Will it fit my existing fireplace?
It is sized for openings about 17 5/8 inches high by 28 7/8 inches wide. Measure your firebox before buying; a smaller opening will not take it.
Does it need a chimney or vent?
No. It is vent-free, so it needs no chimney liner or flue. It can also be set up as a vent-free fireplace in zero-clearance applications.
Millivolt or intermittent pilot?
Millivolt uses a standing pilot and can keep heating during a power outage. Intermittent pilot lights only when called for and uses less gas over time.
Can I use a remote or thermostat?
Yes. It works with a compatible remote control or wall thermostat for temperature management, depending on the ignition system you pick.
Natural gas or propane?
It is offered for both. Choose the version that matches your fuel supply; they are not interchangeable without a conversion kit.
What is in the box?
The insert and its blower. Remote, wall thermostat and gas fittings are separate, so confirm what your order includes.
Where is the Empire Innsbrook 28" Vent Free Medium Gas Fireplace Insert with Blower cheapest?
At Ridge Flame, for $1,899.00, as of our latest check.

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