Empire Comfort Systems Elite Burner, 18-in., Manual, 33,000 BTU

At 33,000 BTU and 18 inches in length, the Empire Comfort Systems Elite Burner means business. This is not a decorative afterthought — it is a high-output hearth component engineered to generate real, sustained warmth from a fireplace installation that is built to last.

Manual ignition is the defining operational characteristic here, and for many homeowners and installers, that is precisely the point. There are no electronic igniters to troubleshoot, no circuit boards to service, and no dependency on a power source during the moments you need heat most. You control the flame on your terms, with the kind of direct, tactile simplicity that sophisticated hearth enthusiasts actually appreciate.

The 18-inch burner size positions this unit well for mid-sized fireplace applications where output matters but space is not unlimited. At 33,000 BTU, it produces meaningful heat — not ambient mood lighting masquerading as warmth, but the kind of output that changes the temperature in a room.

Empire Comfort Systems has built its reputation on manufacturing hearth products with consistent quality and reliable performance. The Elite Burner line reflects that heritage: constructed to function dependably over time, season after season, without demanding constant attention.

If you are specifying this burner for a new installation or replacing an existing component, note that compatibility details for specific fireplace models are not published for this SKU — consult your installer or contact us directly before purchasing to confirm fitment for your application.

At $925.00, the BFM18MTN is an investment in a core hearth component that does exactly what a burner is supposed to do: produce reliable, controllable heat with a minimum of complexity. Sometimes the most premium choice is also the most straightforward one.

• 33,000 BTU heat output for substantial, room-changing warmth
• 18-inch burner length suited to mid-sized fireplace applications
• Manual ignition — direct, reliable, and free of electronic dependencies
• Empire Comfort Systems Elite series quality and heritage
• No batteries or power source required for operation
• Simplified operation with tactile, hands-on flame control
• SKU: BFM18MTN