Empire Tahoe Clean Face Traditional Direct Vent Fireplace, 42"

The Empire Tahoe DVCP42BP70 opens with a 37-inch-wide by 27-inch-tall glass viewing area — proportions that make most fireplaces in this class look like they're peering through a mail slot. Housed in a unit measuring 34 7/16" wide by 38 1/4" tall by 17 1/2" deep, the clean-face design means zero side wall clearance and zero top trim clearance, so cabinetry and surround materials can come right up to the firebox without the usual buffer zones dictating your design decisions.

Heat output is rated at 28,500 BTU on high and 21,000 BTU on low for natural gas, delivered via a 4 x 6 5/8-inch top-vent configuration that channels combustion gases and outside combustion air through a single coaxial system — no dedicated return air pathway cut through your living space. The intermittent pilot ignition lights on demand rather than burning continuously, which is the sensible approach when you want warmth on a Tuesday evening in October, not a standing pilot burning through July.

Efficiency ratings come in at 45.23% A.F.U.E. and 47.50% on the P4 scale. These are honest, real-world figures for a direct vent appliance of this type — not a headline number achieved under laboratory conditions that bear no resemblance to an actual home installation.

At 121 lbs, this is a substantial unit that warrants proper planning during rough-in. Gas supply connects via a 1/2-inch iron pipe size fitting. The fireplace is configured for natural gas as shipped; an NG to LP conversion kit is available separately for installations where liquid propane is the fuel source.

One important note before checkout: this fireplace requires a log set to be operational. A 6-piece ceramic fiber log set is the compatible option — it is sold separately and must be selected to complete the installation. Don't let that catch you at the job site.

The Tahoe Clean Face series is built by Empire Comfort Systems, a domestic manufacturer with a long track record in gas hearth products. The DVCP42BP70 is the natural gas model; confirm your fuel type and verify local code requirements for direct vent installations before ordering.

• 37" W x 27" H glass viewing area for a wide, open flame presentation
• Clean-face design with zero side wall and zero top trim clearance
• 28,500 / 21,000 BTU (high/low) natural gas output
• Intermittent pilot ignition — lights on demand, no standing pilot
• Direct vent, top-vent-only configuration via 4 x 6 5/8" coaxial vent
• A.F.U.E. efficiency rating: 45.23% | P4 rating: 47.50%
• 1/2" iron pipe size gas connection
• Overall dimensions: 34 7/16" W x 38 1/4" H x 17 1/2" D | 121 lbs
• Compatible with 6-piece ceramic fiber log set (required, sold separately)
• NG to LP conversion kit available for liquid propane installations
• Model: DVCP42BP70 | SKU: DVCP42BP70N