{"product_id":"empire-tahoe-premium-direct-vent-fireplace-36","title":"Empire Tahoe Premium 36-Inch Direct-Vent Fireplace","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt 26,000 BTU and built around a slope glaze contour burner, the Tahoe Premium 36-inch Direct-Vent Fireplace from Empire Comfort Systems isn't coasting on aesthetics alone — it's a legitimate heat source dressed in a hearth that earns a second look. The 22 × 32½-inch tempered glass viewing area gives you a wide, unobstructed sight line to the fire, while the 4-piece log set provides the kind of layered, realistic depth that makes you forget the game is on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect-vent technology draws combustion air from outside and exhausts it back out through the same sealed 4 × 6⅝-inch concentric vent system, keeping your indoor air quality untouched and your installation options more flexible than a traditional wood-burning setup. The fireplace fits within a framed opening of 37¾\" H × 39⅜\" W × 19⅞\" D — dimensions worth confirming against your wall cavity before you fall in love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe intermittent pilot (IP) electronic ignition system lights the burner on demand rather than burning gas continuously around the clock. It runs on standard 120V AC power, and a battery backup option means a power outage doesn't have to mean a cold house — a detail that earns its keep the first time the lights go out in January.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne important note before checkout: a fireplace barrier screen or a door set and frame with barrier screen is required for proper, code-compliant operation and is not included with the unit. Empire offers compatible door sets and barrier screens designed specifically for 36-inch Tahoe models across the DVP36FP line, so you won't be hunting down an obscure part. Optional ceramic fiber liner panels — available in Aged Brick, Herringbone, and Porcelain finishes — let you tailor the interior aesthetic to your space. Louver kits and blower units compatible with Tahoe Premium 36-inch models are also available if you want to push that heat further into the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 131 lbs, this is a fireplace that requires proper planning and installation — which, frankly, is exactly what you'd expect from a unit built to actually perform. If you're specifying a new build or planning a remodel around a fireplace worth building around, the Tahoe Premium 36-inch is sized and equipped to anchor it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26,000 BTU output with a slope glaze contour burner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect-vent system uses a 4 × 6⅝-inch concentric vent — no chimney required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermittent pilot (IP) electronic ignition — no standing pilot flame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120V AC power with battery backup capability for cold-weather outages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 × 32½-inch tempered glass viewing area for a wide, clear fire view\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFraming dimensions: 37¾\" H × 39⅜\" W × 19⅞\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-piece log set included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrier screen or door set with frame required (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Empire DVP36FP-series door sets and barrier screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional ceramic fiber liners available in Aged Brick, Herringbone, and Porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional louver kits and blower units available for enhanced heat distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTahoe Premium 36-inch Direct-Vent Fireplace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect-Vent Fireplace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIgnition System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermittent Pilot (IP) Electronic Ignition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Gas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBtu Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26,000 BTU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 x 32 1\/2 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFraming Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37 3\/4 H x 39 3\/8 W x 19 7\/8 D inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVenting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x 6 5\/8 inch diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e131 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBurner Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlope Glaze Burner \/ Contour Burner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLog Set (4-piece)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired Components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFireplace Barrier Screen OR Door Set and Frame with Barrier Screen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120V AC (with battery backup available)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTempered Glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItem Weight Lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e131.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Empire Comfort Systems","offers":[{"title":"Natural Gas","offer_id":45054080254160,"sku":"DVP36FP70N","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Propane","offer_id":45054080286928,"sku":"DVP36FP70P","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/3999\/5088\/files\/DVP36FP70_01.jpg?v=1782711724","url":"https:\/\/www.shopsandersgas.com\/products\/empire-tahoe-premium-direct-vent-fireplace-36","provider":"Shop Sanders Gas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}