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Empire Loft 27" 20,000 BTU Vent Free Small Gas Fireplace Insert with Black Liner

Empire Loft 27" 20,000 BTU Vent Free Small Gas Fireplace Insert with Black Liner

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  • Last seen at $1,959.00 at Ridge Flame on Nov 9.

Our take on the Empire Loft 27" 20,000 BTU Vent Free Small Gas Fireplace Insert with Black Liner

The Empire Loft 27 is a vent-free gas fireplace insert that drops into an existing masonry or factory-built fireplace opening of about 14 5/8 inches high by 25 7/8 inches wide. It puts out up to 20,000 BTU and claims up to 99.9% efficiency because no heat goes up a chimney, and the linear burner sits in front of a black reflective liner that deepens the flame picture. It suits people who want supplemental heat and a modern fire look without venting or a chimney liner. Against vented inserts it installs for less and heats the room rather than the flue, but it gives up a real chimney draft and the larger logs and flame of a full vented unit. Choose millivolt or intermittent pilot ignition, and add a remote or wall thermostat for control.

Best forSupplemental heat in a room with an existing fireplaceModern linear look in a small firebox openingOwners who cannot add venting or a chimney linerRenovations where install cost matters
Pros
  • Vent-free design needs no chimney liner or vent
  • Up to 20,000 BTU of supplemental heat
  • Up to 99.9% efficiency claimed, since no heat escapes up a flue
  • Black reflective liner deepens the flame display
  • Intermittent pilot option cuts standing-pilot gas use
  • Works with a compatible remote or wall thermostat
Cons
  • Fits only openings around 14 5/8" high by 25 7/8" wide
  • Vent-free units release moisture and combustion byproducts into the room
  • No real chimney draft or large log set like a vented insert
  • Decorative front and controls are extra, not included
  • Millivolt version burns gas on a standing pilot

Empire Loft 27" 20,000 BTU Vent Free Small Gas Fireplace Insert with Black Liner prices at every store

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    $1,959.00Checked Nov 9
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About the Empire Loft 27" 20,000 BTU Vent Free Small Gas Fireplace Insert with Black Liner

The Empire Loft 27" Vent-Free Small Gas Fireplace Insert adds supplemental heat to an existing masonry or factory-built fireplace. It installs with a decorative front and needs no venting or chimney liner. The unit also installs as a vent-free fireplace.

It has a linear burner in a black firebox with a black reflective liner that reflects the flames. Vent-free technology provides up to 99.9% efficiency and up to 20,000 BTUs of heat. A fine mesh barrier screen comes standard on all models.

It can be operated with a compatible remote control or wall thermostat. It comes with either a millivolt ignition system or an intermittent pilot ignition, and it runs on natural gas or propane. Most systems with a compatible millivolt system can provide heat during a winter power outage. A surround is required for installation.

Model
VFLC20IN32
Vent type
Vent free
Installation
Zero clearance
Fuel type
Natural gas or propane
Ignition
Millivolt or intermittent pilot
Max input
20,000 BTU/hr
Min input
14,000 BTU/hr (natural gas); 16,000 BTU/hr (propane)
Air shutter opening
1/16" (natural gas); 3/16" (propane)
Efficiency
Up to 99.9%
Fireplace opening
14 5/8" high x 25 7/8" wide
Front width
27"
Rear width
16"
Height
19"
Depth
13"
Controls
Compatible remote control or wall thermostat
In the box
Loft vent-free insert, linear burner, on/off switch, barrier screen, black reflective liner
Required accessory
Surround
Optional accessories
Variable speed blower, stainless steel flex gas line, crushed glass, control options
Warranty
5 years

Questions and answers

What size fireplace opening does it need?
The opening should measure about 14 5/8 inches high by 25 7/8 inches wide. Measure your firebox before ordering, since the insert is built for that small size.
Does it need a chimney or vent?
No. It is vent-free, so it needs no chimney liner or vent pipe and installs into an existing masonry or factory-built fireplace with a decorative front.
Millivolt or intermittent pilot?
Millivolt ignition uses a standing pilot and works during power outages. Intermittent pilot lights only when called for and uses less gas over time.
Can I use a remote or thermostat?
Yes, it can be run with a compatible remote control or wall thermostat. Those controls are separate from the insert.
How much heat does it produce?
Up to 20,000 BTU. That is supplemental heat for the room, not a whole-home furnace replacement.
Is a barrier screen included?
Yes, a fine mesh barrier screen comes on all models for added protection.
Where is the Empire Loft 27" 20,000 BTU Vent Free Small Gas Fireplace Insert with Black Liner cheapest?
At Ridge Flame, for $1,959.00, as of our latest check.

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