Empire Tahoe 36-Inch Direct Vent Traditional Fireplace, Clean Face

At 26,000 BTU and 36 inches wide, the Empire Tahoe direct vent fireplace is built around a straightforward premise: a traditional fire, done properly. The clean-face design keeps the surround uninterrupted, giving your chosen mantel or tile work the room it deserves rather than competing with a bulky facade.

Direct vent technology draws combustion air from outside and exhausts it the same way, which means the fire isn't borrowing warmth from the room to feed itself — a quiet but meaningful efficiency advantage. The sealed firebox also keeps indoor air quality unaffected, a detail that matters more the longer you actually think about it.

The electronic ignition system lights reliably and consistently, and the built-in battery back-up ensures the fireplace remains fully operational during a power outage — which, let's be honest, is exactly when you most want a working fire. Note that this model is not compatible with standing pilot configurations.

This unit ships as the firebox itself; a log set is required to complete the installation and is sold separately. From there, the accessory options let you build the fireplace to your specific needs: a ceramic fiber liner adds a traditional ember-bed aesthetic to the firebox interior, a variable-speed blower helps distribute heat more actively throughout the room, a lighting kit enhances the visual ambiance, and optional remote controls put everything at your fingertips rather than at the firebox.

Whether the project is a new build or a thoughtful renovation, the Tahoe's combination of 36-inch scale, clean-face styling, and direct vent flexibility covers a wide range of installation scenarios without requiring compromises on the things that make a fireplace worth having in the first place.

• 26,000 BTU heat output from a 36-inch direct vent firebox
• Clean-face traditional design keeps the surround uncluttered
• Direct vent system seals combustion from indoor air for cleaner, more efficient operation
• Electronic ignition with battery back-up — reliable even during power outages
• Not compatible with standing pilot models
• Log set required to complete the unit (sold separately)
• Optional ceramic fiber liner for enhanced firebox aesthetics
• Optional variable-speed blower for active heat distribution
• Optional lighting kit available
• Compatible with optional remote control systems