Empire Breckenridge Premium Vent-Free Firebox, 36"

The Empire Breckenridge Premium VFP36FB0F is a 36-inch vent-free circulating firebox — and that distinction matters. Circulating design means it's actively moving warm air into the room rather than simply radiating heat from a static box. The flush front keeps the finished look clean and architectural, without the stepped profile that can complicate surround and mantel installations.

At 105 lbs and certified to ANSI Z21.91 standards as a gas-fired decorative unvented room heater, this firebox is engineered with the kind of specificity that makes installation straightforward and inspectors happy. Minimum front clearance is 36 inches — plan your hearth extension accordingly.

One of the more practical aspects of the Breckenridge Premium line is how thoroughly the accessory and liner ecosystem has been worked out. Four brick liner options are available: Aged Brick (VBP36D2A), Banded Brick (VBP36D2E), Traditional Brick (VBP36D2F), and Stacked Limestone (VBP36D2G). Each gives the firebox interior a distinctly different character, from worn old-world texture to clean, contemporary stone coursing. Choose based on the room's aesthetic — or your client's Pinterest board.

The accessory compatibility list is equally well-considered. The FBB5 blower pairs with the SCV1 variable speed control for dialed-in heat distribution. The VFA2 fresh air kit addresses combustion air requirements in tighter builds. For ambiance, the EK1 ember kit, PE-20 platinum embers, and LK3 lighting kit let you tune the visual presentation of the fire to match the installation. There's also a louver version available as a sibling SKU (VFP36FB0L) if your design calls for it.

This firebox accepts compatible vent-free gas log sets and runs on either natural gas or LP — fuel type is selected at the time of purchase. No venting means no chase, no cap, and no liner run, which opens up installation locations that a vented unit simply couldn't touch.

The Breckenridge Premium VFP36FB0F is for builders, designers, and homeowners who want a firebox that fits into a complete, considered system — not one that leaves you scrounging for compatible parts after the fact.

• 36-inch vent-free circulating firebox with flush front design
• Certified to ANSI Z21.91 as a gas-fired decorative unvented room heater
• Runs on natural gas or LP (selected at purchase)
• 105 lbs; minimum 36-inch front clearance required
• Compatible with four brick liner styles: Aged Brick, Banded Brick, Traditional Brick, Stacked Limestone
• FBB5 blower and SCV1 variable speed control compatible for active heat distribution
• VFA2 fresh air kit compatible for combustion air management in tight installations
• EK1 ember kit, PE-20 platinum embers, and LK3 lighting kit available for ambiance customization
• Compatible with vent-free gas log sets
• Louver version available as companion SKU (VFP36FB0L)
• No venting required — expands viable installation locations
• Part of the Empire Breckenridge Premium line