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Empire Battery-Operated Remote Control - FRBC
- Battery-operated remote control for Empire remote-ready appliances
- Turns heater on and off
Product Details
Part Number: FRBC eFireplaceStore Item Number: CUI-FRBC UPC: 720968472502 Features
 WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.Using an Empire remote-ready appliance is even easier when you have an Empire Battery-Operated Remote Control. With this handy hearth accessory you can enjoy the warmth of your fireplace, stove, or insert without ever having to leave your chair. |
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Customer Questions & Answers
72 Questions &
76 Answers
Tracy R
from Oregon asked:
July 14, 2023
Will this remote work with model#DVD36FP33P?
1 Answer
This remote is compatible with your unit.
Submitted by:
Cody S.
on July 14, 2023
Stuart A.
from Mokena, IL asked:
June 9, 2023
Does this remote work on the DVD-32-FP30N?
1 Answer
Yes, this remote is compatible with your unit.
Submitted by:
Cody S.
on June 12, 2023
James S.
from CT asked:
June 8, 2023
Will the remote turn off the pilot?
1 Answer
The remote will only turn the pilot on and off if you have an electronic pilot (IPI).
Submitted by:
Kathy O.
on June 8, 2023
Anne
from Monterey, CA asked:
November 30, 2022
Will this work with a DV25IN73LN-1 unit?
1 Answer
Yes the FRBC and FRBTC are both compatible with your unit. The FRBC is an on/off remote system and the FRBTC is a thermostat and on/off remote system.
Submitted by:
Cody S.
on December 1, 2022
Paul B.
from Briceville, TN asked:
November 16, 2022
Will this remote work with the Empire VFSR 24 LP gas insert?
1 Answer
This is compatible with all VFSR burners.
Submitted by:
Cody S.
on November 17, 2022
Pramod
from San Francisco, CA asked:
October 22, 2022
Is this remote compatible with model # DV33IN33L?
1 Answer
Yes, this remote is compatible with your insert.
Submitted by:
Tyler M.
on October 24, 2022
Camilla J
from Mountain Top, PA asked:
February 12, 2022
Will this work with Empire gas stove ventless Spirit 21" VFD20MS30FP, VFD20MS30FN?
1 Answer
Yes, this remote is compatible with those models.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on February 14, 2022
Mike
from Milwaukee asked:
January 27, 2022
Will this remote work with the below log set?
Part Number: VDY24-18NVP-+-VDY24-18D3R
eFireplaceStore Item Number: MAJ-VDY24-18NVP-VDY24-18D3R
1 Answer
No, for an on/off remote for that log set we would recommend the RCB instead.
Submitted by:
Tyler M.
on January 27, 2022
Debra G
from Juneau, AK asked:
January 26, 2022
Does this remote work with the Empire model DVP36SP32EP-3?
1 Answer
Yes, that remote will work with the model you listed.
Submitted by:
Kathy O.
on January 27, 2022
Shirley S
from Metropolis, IL asked:
January 21, 2022
Does this remote work with model no. VFSR-18-3?
1 Answer
This would indeed work with your set.
Submitted by:
Brennan W.
on January 23, 2022
Connie L
from Zimmerman, MN asked:
January 12, 2022
Does this remote work with my Empire DVD32FP31N-2?
1 Answer
This remote does indeed work with the Empire DVD32FP31N-2.
Submitted by:
Brennan W.
on January 13, 2022
Terry
from Laurel, MS asked:
December 12, 2021
Is this compatible with Empire model VFL28IN72N-1 unvented heater?
1 Answer
This remote kit is indeed compatible with your unit.
Submitted by:
Brennan W.
on December 12, 2021
Eric D.
from Houghton Lake, MI asked:
December 5, 2021
When I use the remote, the OFF button turns the fireplace on, and the ON button turns the fireplace off. How can I correct this?
1 Answer
Please change the orientation of the wires on the back of the receiver.
Submitted by:
Aaron D.
on December 6, 2021
Diane
from Gray, GA asked:
November 16, 2021
Does this work with Empire Comfort Systems VFSV-18C-2?
1 Answer
No, the VFSV burner kits have their own variable flame remote.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on November 16, 2021
Joy N
from Columbus, MS asked:
November 5, 2021
Does this work with Empire VFDR30LBN?
1 Answer
The VFDR30LBN is indeed compatible with this remote.
Submitted by:
Will M.
on November 5, 2021
Dough S
from Tulsa, OK asked:
November 3, 2021
Does this work with DVCD42fp Empire comfort systems? Is this remote by itself or do I need a receiver or transmitter?
1 Answer
This does indeed work with the DVCD42 by Empire. This is a package deal of the remote and receiver together, as the manufacturer does not offer them as separate purchases.
Submitted by:
Brennan W.
on November 3, 2021
Scott
from Torrance, CA asked:
November 1, 2021
Does this come with the receiver as well?
1 Answer
Yes, it does come with the receiver as well.
Submitted by:
Kathy O.
on November 2, 2021
Scott
from Torrance, CA asked:
November 1, 2021
Is this compatible with the Empire DVCD36FP70N Tahoe Deluxe Direct Vent Fireplace?
1 Answer
Yes.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on November 2, 2021
Sean
from Perry, UT asked:
September 20, 2021
Will this remote work with DVD36FP30N?
1 Answer
Yes, this remote is compatible with the Empire Tahoe DVD36FP30 fireplaces.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on September 20, 2021
will
from Wimberley, TX asked:
September 19, 2021
Will this work with Empire DVP42FP31N Tahoe?
1 Answer
Yes, this remote is compatible with the DVP42FP31N model.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on September 20, 2021
VIicki
from Oak Harbor, WA asked:
September 13, 2021
Will this work with Empire comfort systems VFD26FP30LN?
1 Answer
Yes, this remote control is compatible with your model.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on September 13, 2021
Donna P
from Drums, PA asked:
September 10, 2021
Will this work with an Empire stove model DVP30CC30FP?
1 Answer
Yes, that remote will work.
Submitted by:
Kathy O.
on September 10, 2021
Philip
from Peoria, IL asked:
July 20, 2021
Will this remote work with the Empire DVP36FP9 fireplace?
1 Answer
No. The RF series models require a transmitter made to communicate with the built-in receiver on your unit.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on July 20, 2021
John T
from Danville, KY asked:
January 18, 2021
Is this compatible with an Empire VFP30CA30 stove?
1 Answer
Yes, this remote control is compatible with that stove.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on January 19, 2021
Dwight B
from Phyllis, KY asked:
January 16, 2021
Will this work with a vfp32bp31In-1?
1 Answer
This will indeed work with that fireplace.
Submitted by:
Brennan W.
on January 17, 2021
Chris V
from Long Island asked:
December 26, 2020
Will this remote work with model #DVD36FP30N-3?
2 Answers
Yes, this remote is compatible with that model.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on December 28, 2020
Yes. Just follow wiring instructions. You cannot have your fireplace without this feature. It's awesome!.
Submitted by:
Brian C
on December 31, 2020
from Fairless Hills, PA
Allan S
December 23, 2020
Will this work with VFSV-24-3?
1 Answer
This will not work with your unit.
Submitted by:
Brennan W.
on December 24, 2020
Ed
from Argos, IN asked:
December 12, 2020
Will this work with an Empire VSFR30-3 gas log set? Do I need to connect anything or just simply purchase the remote control?
1 Answer
This FRBC remote is compatible with your log set. The remote includes a battery-operated receiver box that you will connect to the valve on your burner.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on December 14, 2020
Michelle M
December 9, 2020
Will this work with model# DVD-42-FP30N?
1 Answer
Absolutely.
Submitted by:
Will M.
on December 10, 2020
Thomas C
from Marblehead, MA asked:
December 9, 2020
Does the Empire Battery-Operated Remote Control - FRBC come with a Receiver?
1 Answer
Yes, this remote comes with the receiver.
Submitted by:
Aaron D.
on December 9, 2020
Kelly
November 30, 2020
Will this work with model #VFDR24LBN—2?
1 Answer
Yes, this remote is compatible with that log set.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on December 1, 2020
Sal C
from Brooklyn, NY asked:
November 28, 2020
Is this compatible with a DVCD42FP31P-4?
1 Answer
This remote is indeed compatible with your unit.
Submitted by:
Brennan W.
on November 29, 2020
Alex G
November 18, 2020
Will it work with a DVP42FP30N-4?
1 Answer
Yes indeed.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on November 19, 2020
Joseph
from Castle Hayne, NC asked:
November 14, 2020
Will this remote work with my Empire model no# ONR24N-2
1 Answer
This remote will indeed work with your burner.
Submitted by:
Will M.
on November 16, 2020
Matt
from Andover, MA asked:
October 28, 2020
Will this work with Empire fireplace model no. VFP32BP70LN-1?
1 Answer
This will indeed work for your fireplace.
Submitted by:
Brennan W.
on October 28, 2020
Cody
from NY asked:
October 6, 2020
Will this remote work with a dvcd36fp30n-1?
1 Answer
Yes, this remote is compatible with your model.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on October 6, 2020
Joe C
from Arizona asked:
September 30, 2020
Will this work with model dvd36fp70n-1 ?
1 Answer
Yes, this is a basic on/off remote and will work with your unit.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on September 30, 2020
Liam V
May 2, 2020
Does this remote work with VFSV-24-3?
1 Answer
No, the VFSV burners require a variable flame remote, whereas this remote is just a basic on/off.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on May 4, 2020
Joe B
from Glastonbury,CT asked:
April 28, 2020
Will this work with Empire Model VFSR-24-4
1 Answer
Yes, the VFSR burner is a millivolt system and this remote is compatible with it.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on April 28, 2020
Steve D.
from Hendersonville, NC asked:
April 8, 2020
Will this work with a model number VFSR-24-3 set of gas logs?
1 Answer
This remote would indeed work with an Empire VFSR burner.
Submitted by:
Will M.
on April 8, 2020
Mario
from St. Louis, MO asked:
March 1, 2020
How do you program the remote?
1 Answer
You can download and view the installation instructions for this remote control here: Empire FRBC Operation Instructions.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on March 2, 2020
James Z.
from 33905 asked:
February 24, 2020
Does this unit come with the receiver part that is wired to the burner?
3 Answers
Yes, it does.
Submitted by:
Owen O.
on February 24, 2020
Yes. This comes with both the transmitter and receiver.
Submitted by:
Cliff
on February 25, 2020
from Havertown, PA
Yes, it comes in the box with the remote transmitter. The receiver is plug n play connected to the gas log
Submitted by:
Lawrence
on February 27, 2020
from Indiana
Suzanne
from Florida asked:
February 23, 2020
Does this remote have a thermostat function? Or is it just an on/off switch?
2 Answers
This would be just your basic on/off remote.
Submitted by:
Owen O.
on February 24, 2020
No. This is simply an on-off remote control.
Submitted by:
Cliff
on February 24, 2020
from Havertown, PA
Mel B
from Ames IA asked:
February 13, 2020
Does this remote work for a VFDR24LBN-2
1 Answer
This remote would absolutely work with your millivolt log set.
Submitted by:
Will M.
on February 14, 2020
Shirley W.
from Bowling Green, KY asked:
January 31, 2020
Will this work with VFSR-24-4 gas logs Sassafras?
1 Answer
Yes, it will.
Submitted by:
Will M.
on January 31, 2020
Tanner
from North Carolina asked:
December 9, 2019
Does this work with a VFDR30LBN-2 Empire 30” unvented?
1 Answer
Yes, the VFDR30LBN burners have a millivolt valve and this remote control is compatible with it.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on December 9, 2019
Marijke L
December 2, 2019
Will this work for an Empire VFRL18N MV 18?
1 Answer
It appears the "MV" in your model indicates a millivolt gas valve. If that is the case, then, yes, this remote is compatible with your burner.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on December 3, 2019
Patti
from Clarksdale, MS asked:
December 1, 2019
Does This remote need to be programmed to work with my locks?
1 Answer
No, this fireplace is only able to control certain gas log set or gas fireplace valves.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on December 2, 2019
Bryant H
from Omaha, NE asked:
November 19, 2019
Does this remote work with fireplace number VFP20IN33LN-1?
1 Answer
Yes, it will.
Submitted by:
Owen O.
on November 19, 2019
Thomas G.
from Island Park, NY asked:
November 13, 2019
Will this remote work with an Empire Vented Gas Fireplace Heater, Model Number DVD36FP31N-3?
1 Answer
Yes, this remote control is compatible with your DVD36FP31N fireplace.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on November 13, 2019
Customer Reviews
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100% Recommend this product (11 of 11 responses)
By GLB from
PA on February 13, 2021
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Simple but so convenient
A simple addition, but it really makes a gas fireplace as easy to use as your TV. Very easy to install and even easier to use... 2 buttons... On and Off... can't. get much easier or more convenient!
Simple to install
Simple to use
Convenient to have
By Timothy F. from
Detroit, Michigan on December 19, 2019
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Wall mounted Fireplace
The product works great
By Terry from
Joppa, AL on March 23, 2019
I would recommend this item to a friend.
LOVE!
This simple remote works perfectly!
By Allison from
North Carolina on January 2, 2019
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Nice basic remote
We'd never had a remote start fireplace before but knew when we switched our our logs that we wanted to have a remote. This is a super basic on/off remote, but that's exactly what we wanted. It's nice to be able to turn the fireplace on with the touch of a button! I was really impressed with this little remote's range too...we experimented and found out that, if we were so inclined, we could use it from all the way upstairs and across the house to turn on or off the fireplace in our downstairs living room!
By Loren from
Hurricane, WV on December 12, 2018
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Three Stars
The remote would be better if it could turn the blower on and off.
By DebaRuba from
CT on January 24, 2018
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Battery operated remote
We have used the same remote since log installation for 7 years. All it ever needed was a change of batteries. This year new batteries didn't work, so ordered a replacement.
Although the battery pack that connects to logs has an easy connect end, our original one was not connected in that manner (it appeared to be the same, but would not come apart) so connecting the replacement was a little more difficult.
By Dennis from
Erie, MI on November 7, 2017
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Remote
Works perfectly.
By Shane from
Baton Rouge on February 25, 2016
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great seller, Great item
Seller was right on time, with easy to follow instructions on their site. Would definitely recommend!
By Gary from
Marthasville, Missouri on December 21, 2014
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Good value, good service
This is an excellent unit that installs easily and works well and as advertised. Though just a simple on/off switch, the convenience of the remote control is nice to have. We had a nice experience with the sellers who answered our question about whether this was the correct unit for our log set. They also called us at home to get an address correction so that shipment would not be delayed and gave a nice suggestion for wiring the unit in series with the existing switch. All in all, a very good on-line purchase experience.
Easy to install, works flawlessly.
None.
By Bruce from
Waynesville, NC on January 27, 2014
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Don't Know How I Lived Without This
Super fast shipping. Easy install. Makes the gas log so much more convenient, very happy with the product and the service.
By Dee from
Virginia on December 27, 2012
I would recommend this item to a friend.
A Must Have for Fireplace
A very simple off and on remote that makes turning the fireplace off and on very easy. I keep it on top of fireplace and it is nice not to have to stoop down and open the vent to turn on the gas logs.
Easy to use!
