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Empire Small 26" Innsbrook Vent-Free Gas Insert VFPC20IN33

Empire Small 26" Innsbrook Vent-Free Gas Insert VFPC20IN33

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Our take on the Empire Small 26" Innsbrook Vent-Free Gas Insert VFPC20IN33

The Empire Innsbrook VFPC20IN33 is a 26-inch vent-free gas insert that drops into an existing wood-burning fireplace and runs on gas with no chimney venting. It lights with a switch and keeps heating during a power outage because it needs no household electricity. Empire rates it at 99.9% efficiency, which is the vent-free category's main selling point against vented inserts that lose heat up the flue. It suits homeowners replacing an open wood fireplace who want instant, clean heat; the trade-off is that vent-free units release combustion moisture and need clearance and code checks, and buyers add log sets and liners separately.

Best forReplacing an open wood-burning fireplaceEmergency heat during power outagesRooms where a chimney or vent run is impracticalHomeowners who want switch-on gas heat without wood mess
Pros
  • Vent-free design needs no chimney or flue
  • Runs without household electricity
  • Instant ignition by switch
  • Rated 99.9% efficient
  • Log sets and liners can be chosen to match the room
  • Fits a 26-inch fireplace opening
Cons
  • Vent-free gas adds moisture and combustion byproducts to the room
  • Log set and liner options cost extra
  • Needs clearance and local code checks before install
  • No thermostat or remote unless you add a control upgrade
  • Output suits a small to medium space, not a whole house

Empire Small 26" Innsbrook Vent-Free Gas Insert VFPC20IN33 prices at every store

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About the Empire Small 26" Innsbrook Vent-Free Gas Insert VFPC20IN33

The Empire Innsbrook Small 26" Vent-Free Gas Insert (VFPC20IN33) is an indoor gas fireplace insert that upgrades an existing wood-burning fireplace to gas heat. It lights with the flip of a switch and has 99.9% efficiency. It can be installed as a vent-free insert or as a vent-free fireplace.

A variable-flame burner gives moving flames and adjustable heat. Hand-painted ceramic fiber logs give the look of a wood fire, and a banded brick liner adds a traditional look. A fine mesh barrier screen is included.

The insert operates without household electricity, so it can provide heat during a power outage. It is compatible with a remote and a thermostat. Log sets and decorative liners are available to change its look, and optional control upgrades can be added.

Model
VFPC20IN33
Product line
Innsbrook VF Insert, Small
Unit type
Insert
Fuel
Natural gas or propane
Max heat output
20,000 BTU
Efficiency
99.9%
Vent type
Vent-free
Use
Indoor
Opening size
14 5/8" H x 25 7/8" W
Viewing area
14 5/8" x 25 7/8"
Shape
Square
Style
Traditional
Logs
Hand-painted ceramic fiber
Liner
Banded brick
Controls
Remote and thermostat compatible
Included
Fine mesh barrier screen
SKUs
VFPC20IN33N, VFPC20IN33P, VFPC20IN73N, VFPC20IN73P

Questions and answers

Does it need a chimney or vent?
No. It is vent-free, so it draws combustion air from the room and needs no flue or chimney run. That is why it keeps working in a power outage.
Will it heat my house during an outage?
It needs no household electricity, so the burner keeps running when the power is out. Treat it as a room heater and emergency source, not whole-home heat.
What comes in the box?
The insert itself. Log sets, decorative liners and control upgrades are chosen separately, so check what the seller bundles before you buy.
Can I put it in my existing fireplace?
It is made to fit into an existing wood-burning fireplace with a 26-inch opening. Have the opening, clearances and local vent-free rules checked before installing.
How is it different from a vented insert?
A vented insert sends exhaust up a flue and loses some heat with it. This one is rated 99.9% efficient but releases moisture and combustion byproducts into the room.
Can I add a remote or thermostat?
Yes, through the optional control upgrades. The base unit lights by switch.
Where is the Empire Small 26" Innsbrook Vent-Free Gas Insert VFPC20IN33 cheapest?
At Distinct Designs, for $2,249.00, as of our latest check.

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