{"product_id":"empire-vail-26-vent-free-gas-fireplace-20-000-btu-zero-clearance","title":"Empire Vail 26 Vent-Free Gas Fireplace, 20,000 BTU, Zero Clearance","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Empire Vail 26 is a 20,000 BTU vent-free gas fireplace with a verified 99.9% efficiency rating — meaning virtually every BTU produced by the Contour burner stays in the room, not routed up a flue that doesn't exist. Zero-clearance construction means this unit can be built directly into a framed wall cavity without elaborate masonry surrounds or standoff clearances, making it a practical choice for new construction and remodel projects alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIgnition is handled by a millivolt standing pilot system, which operates entirely independently of household electricity. If the lights go out, the fireplace doesn't have to. An on\/off switch is included, and the millivolt configuration is fully compatible with battery-operated thermostat remotes and simple wall switches — so temperature control can be as hands-off or hands-on as you prefer. The unit also supports a range of optional Empire remote control systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Vail 26 ships with a complete set of included components: the Flint Hill log set, Contour burner, glowing embers, matte black hood, frame, and louvers. The result is a fireplace that arrives genuinely ready to install, not one that requires a separate accessories order before it looks the part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActual dimensions are 30 1\/4\" tall, 30\" wide, and 13 1\/8\" deep, with framing dimensions of 30 3\/8\" H x 30 1\/4\" W x 13 3\/4\" D. At 66 lbs, it's manageable for a two-person installation. The slim 13-inch depth makes it viable in spaces where a traditional firebox would be an architectural imposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those who want to personalize the finished look, the Vail 26 is compatible with several optional Empire accessories: brick liners, decorative frames in hammered pewter, a blower (model FBB4), and a banded brick ceramic fiber liner (model FPP26E). The blower option in particular is worth noting for rooms where radiant heat alone may not distribute warmth as broadly as desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutput is adjustable between 14,000 and 20,000 BTU, giving a reasonable range for dialing in comfort rather than simply running at full tilt. No chimney. No electricity dependency. No external venting. Just a clean, built-in fireplace that integrates into a finished wall and works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20,000 BTU max \/ 14,000 BTU min output — adjustable for comfort, not just full blast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e99.9% efficiency rating: vent-free design keeps heat in the room, not the flue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero-clearance built-in construction — fits directly into a standard framed wall cavity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMillivolt standing pilot ignition operates without household electricity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote-ready: compatible with battery-operated thermostat remotes and wall switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Flint Hill log set, Contour burner, glowing embers, matte black hood, frame, and louvers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActual dimensions: 30 1\/4\" H x 30\" W x 13 1\/8\" D | Framing: 30 3\/8\" H x 30 1\/4\" W x 13 3\/4\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighs 66 lbs — practical for a two-person installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with optional Empire blower (FBB4) for improved heat distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts optional Empire brick liners, hammered pewter decorative frames, and ceramic fiber liner (FPP26E)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo chimney, flue, or external venting required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVent-Free Gas Fireplace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVail 26\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\u003eControl Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMillivolt with On\/Off Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Btu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin Btu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEfficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight (Actual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth (Actual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth (Actual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 1\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight (Framing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 3\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth (Framing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth (Framing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 3\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIgnition Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStanding Pilot (Millivolt)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlint Hill log set, Contour burner, matte black hood, frame, louvers, glowing embers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero Clearance Built-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItem Weight Lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Empire Comfort Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45054084743376,"sku":"VFD26FP30LN","price":1719.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.shopsandersgas.com\/products\/empire-vail-26-vent-free-gas-fireplace-20-000-btu-zero-clearance","provider":"Shop Sanders Gas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}