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Empire 42 Inch Breckenridge Deluxe Vent Free Flush Gas Firebox
- Color: Black(VFD42FB0F)
- Product Dimensions: 44" W x 35" H x 19" D(VFD42FB0F)
- Easy installation
- Matte black finish
- Requires no venting
- Ideal for tight spaces
- 5 year limited warranty
- Zero clearance certified
- Can be used with most 30" vent-free log sets
- Deluxe 42" flush firebox for use with gas logs
- Hem-bent seams eliminate unreliable screws and fasteners
Popular Accessories for this Item
Product Details
Part Number: VFD42FB0F eFireplaceStore Item Number: CUI-VFD42FB0F UPC: 720968998149 Features
Technical Specifications
*Also Note: Brick liner, as shown in image, is not included with this unit.  WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.This 42" flush firebox is for use only with vent free gas log sets. The unit is light and installs easily. The hem-bent seams eliminate the use of screws and fasteners that may work loose over time. The matte black hood is included as standard equipment. It will accommodate most 30" vent free log sets and no chimney installation is required. The required framing dimensions are 35 3/4" H x 44 1/2" W x 18 3/4" D and the unit's specifications are 35" H x 44" W x 19" D. It has a 5-year limited warranty. Fireplace Fireboxes (Buyers Guide) Gas Fireplaces (Buyers Guide) Propane Fireplaces (Buyers Guide) Ventless Fireplaces (Buyers Guide) Zero Clearance Fireplaces (Buyers Guide) Are Vent Free Fireplaces Dangerous? California Title 24: Complete Guide To Net Zero Energy The Fireplace Hearth Then and Now Fireplace Installation Checklist (for All 9 Stages) Fireplace Pilot Types |
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Customer Questions & Answers
30 Questions &
30 Answers
Anthony B.
from Covington, GA asked:
April 11, 2023
Does this come with a brick insert of any kind, or does this have to be purchased separately?
1 Answer
It comes with a black interior, but the optional liners are listed below under Popular Accessories. The logs and optional trim must also be purchased separately.
Submitted by:
Nevins P.
on April 11, 2023
Shanon
from West Haven, CT asked:
November 9, 2021
What is the weight of this firebox?
1 Answer
This firebox has a shipping weight of 102 pounds.
Submitted by:
Aaron D.
on November 9, 2021
Brian R
from Chicago, IL asked:
October 11, 2021
Can I use a light switch to turn this on and off?
1 Answer
This item is just the firebox, no log set is included. To use a wall switch you will need to order a "millivolt" style logset to go with this firebox.
Submitted by:
Aaron D.
on October 12, 2021
Virgil P
from Mississippi asked:
July 6, 2021
What is the framing size?
1 Answer
For the 42-inch unit, the framing dimensions are 35 3/4" high by 44 1/2" wide by 18 3/4" deep.
Submitted by:
Kathy O.
on July 6, 2021
Tracy
from NC asked:
January 6, 2021
Is this box brick lined?
1 Answer
No. Standard, the box has no interior liner. The optional decorative liners are not true brick, just decorative.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on January 6, 2021
John
from Maine asked:
November 13, 2020
Can you get a fixed screen for the front rather than the draw screen that it comes with as an accessory?
1 Answer
Decorative screen doors are available for this model that could serve this purpose.
Submitted by:
Will M.
on November 13, 2020
Anon
from Kennebunk, ME asked:
November 10, 2020
Can I get glass doors for this unit?
1 Answer
Glass doors will not be available for any ventless gas firebox or fireplace.
Submitted by:
Will M.
on November 12, 2020
Charlotte
from Tennessee asked:
October 24, 2020
Can you add black reflective panels to this firebox? Also, can you lift it off the ground?
1 Answer
This unit does indeed have the option for black reflective panels and can be installed above the floor.
Submitted by:
Brennan W.
on October 26, 2020
Bob G
from Ripon, California asked:
September 23, 2020
Is this legal in California?
1 Answer
No, vent-free gas appliances are not permitted for use indoors in California.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on September 23, 2020
Diane B
from Nevada asked:
September 2, 2020
Can this fireplace be converted from propane to natural gas in the future?
1 Answer
No. Vent free units, in general, can not be converted.
Submitted by:
Owen O.
on September 2, 2020
Darrin
from Murfreesboro, TN asked:
August 20, 2020
Can this model be used for outdoor installations?
1 Answer
This may not be used in an outdoor application. Please view the outdoor systems we offer here.
Submitted by:
Will M.
on August 20, 2020
Courtney
May 19, 2020
Is the brick liner required for the fireplace or can it be left plain with just the black box?
1 Answer
No brick liner is required. This firebox can indeed be installed and used with only the standard flat black painted metal interior.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on May 19, 2020
Courtney C
from Lakeland, FL asked:
April 29, 2020
Can it sit on the ground or does it have to be lifted up?
1 Answer
This firebox can indeed be installed directly at ground level.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on April 29, 2020
Miller
from Merrillville, IN asked:
February 16, 2020
Will this unit come with logs and remote control?
1 Answer
No, this firebox does not include a burner or log set. The ventless gas log set you want must be purchased separately.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on February 17, 2020
Cava
December 29, 2019
What is the difference between the refractory and fiber brick options?
1 Answer
The VFD42FB0F Breckenridge firebox offers (5) different interior liner options with varying prices. You can see all of these options in the "Popular Accessories for this Item" section on this page--please be sure to click on the arrow on the right-hand side to scroll through the different options.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on December 31, 2019
Summer
from Leesville, SC asked:
November 30, 2019
Does it have a blower?
1 Answer
There is no blower included with this firebox, but you can add the FBB5 blower separately if desired.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on December 2, 2019
Fran
from Oakland, TN asked:
November 6, 2019
Looking for the outer metal frame kit for this firebox. Where can I find this?
1 Answer
You can see the available outer frame kit for your firebox here: Empire EZ-Attach Outer Fireplace Frame - For 42 Inch Breckenridge Deluxe Vent-Free Gas Fireboxes
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on November 6, 2019
Dale E.
from Iowa asked:
October 28, 2019
Does this unit take propane?
1 Answer
That is a vent free firebox. It does not come with logs. You can use LP logs in it.
Submitted by:
Owen O.
on October 29, 2019
Kelsie
from Tuscaloosa, AL asked:
June 24, 2019
So what is the background color if its not this brick looking?
1 Answer
Without a brick liner, this box has a flat black metal interior. There is no liner required for this box.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on June 24, 2019
Mike
May 29, 2019
Do I need additional parts to install with this unit?
1 Answer
This item is a firebox only. It does not include the necessary ventless gas log set for installation inside. Depending on the log set you choose, you may or may not be able to add a remote control or a wall switch to operate it. Moreover, optional accessories such as an interior liner or blower can be added if desired.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on May 29, 2019
Maryann
from Long Beach, NY asked:
March 25, 2019
How many BTUs does this unit produce?
1 Answer
This is just a firebox, so the BTU output will depend on what log set you install with it.
Submitted by:
Brennan W.
on March 26, 2019
Lee
from Houston, TX asked:
November 30, 2018
How tall is the opening?
1 Answer
The opening of this firebox is 24 1/4" tall.
Submitted by:
Brennan W.
on December 3, 2018
John
from Omaha asked:
November 17, 2018
Is this a zero clearance fireplace?
1 Answer
This is indeed a zero clearance firebox.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on November 19, 2018
Tamara G
from Chicago, IL asked:
August 20, 2018
Does this require a blower for installation? Are there additional parts needed for installation that are not included with the this firebox?
1 Answer
No, none of the Breckenridge vent-free fireboxes require a blower; this is an optional accessory that can be added if desired. None of the Breckenridge units require any additional parts for safe operation of a suitably-sized ventless gas log set, apart from the burner/log set you choose to install inside it, of course.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on August 20, 2018
Jeff
from Milford, CT asked:
August 11, 2018
Does the unit come with the log set?
1 Answer
No, this item is the firebox only, a ventless gas log set must be purchased separately.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on August 13, 2018
Rick V
from Greer, SC asked:
January 20, 2018
How much does this product weigh? Is the hood removable?
1 Answer
The firebox weighs about 100 pounds and the hood should not be removed.
Submitted by:
Owen
on January 22, 2018
Daniel S
from Bayville, NJ asked:
November 23, 2017
What color is the inside of the firebox? Can a liner be added later? Are doors required? Can doors be added later?
1 Answer
The inside of the firebox is painted black. It is not recommended to be used with out a liner. The liners and "doors" can be changed/added at any time.
Submitted by:
Owen
on November 24, 2017
Becky
from Bella Vista, AR asked:
October 19, 2017
What are the inner dimensions of this box?
1 Answer
The dimensions for the inside of this firebox, without a brick liner installed, are 32" wide at the front, 25 3/16" wide at the back, 14 1/8" deep, 22" high at the front, and 18 11/16" high at the back.
Submitted by:
Brennan W.
on October 20, 2017
Mike
from Las Vegas, NV asked:
January 3, 2017
Is this unit painted or powder coated?
1 Answer
This unit is painted.
Submitted by:
Brennan W.
on January 3, 2017
Richie
from Radford, VA asked:
March 6, 2015
Does this firebox come with the brick inside?
1 Answer
No, the brick panels are not included with this firebox. You can find the brick panels in the accessories tab beneath the item picture.
Submitted by:
Tyler M.
on March 6, 2015
Customer Reviews
Review Summary
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19 Reviews
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100% Recommend this product (19 of 19 responses)
By Ralph L. from
Canton, OH on October 17, 2022
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Nice and warm
Beautiful equipment nice and warm
By Rachel S. from
South Dakota on July 7, 2022
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great product
We are very happy with our product. Our insert came in a very timely manner.
By Duane from
Pfafftown, NC on September 23, 2021
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Exactly what we wanted
This fireplace met our every need
By Jack from
St. Charles MO on June 5, 2019
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great Fire Box
Great Fire Box
By Daryl from
Cedar Bluff on April 17, 2019
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Just a simple durable firebox.
This worked out great. No problems or issues at all.
By Dave from
Minnesota on October 23, 2018
I would recommend this item to a friend.
fast delivery
Fast and speedy delivery
By Daymond from
Molena georgia on January 14, 2018
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Vent free fire box
Easy to install put my fire place in the corner framed it in sheet rocked from ceiling to top of fire place got the gas is all hooked left sides open and ran fire logs for hrs for a few days to see if it got hot behind wall the fire box was hot you could lay your hand on it and you could leave it and not get put to behind wall stayed cool l am very pleased with my fire box was kind of a shock when l received it it had no bricks in it l ordered bricks $138 and they were like styrofoam but work and look great
By George from
Louisiana on January 7, 2018
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great value for the price!
The right size for the location. Well built.
Easy installation.
Could provide an optional unit with same depth 16 1/4" & height 33 3/4" but wider up to 36".
By Tom from
Clarkston, MI on November 9, 2017
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great Product
Everything went smoothly with the install. Heats well.
By Stephen from
Little Rock, AR on September 21, 2017
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Fireplace
The fireplace we ordered came in on time and fits great. This was as easy as could be.
By Morris from
Little Elm on April 18, 2017
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Good
Good
By Brian from
STANLEY on January 5, 2017
I would recommend this item to a friend.
The Perfect Ventless Gas Log Insert
Great competitive price. Fast shipping. Excellent communication from efireplacestore.com. Installation was super easy. Insert looks great and warm. Just in time for the Holidays.
Looks good. Easy installation. Great price.
By Lee from
Shawnee on December 28, 2016
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Louvered fire box
Good fit and was shipped fast
By Richard from
Denham Springs on October 18, 2016
I would recommend this item to a friend.
VFD36FBOL
I just put this ventless fireplace in. It was very easy to install. The folks at efireplace.com were very helpful.
Looks great and works great.
By Mandy from
WAVERLY on January 29, 2016
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Love it
Easy to work with, shipped fast!
By lynn from
elkton ky on December 24, 2015
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Fire box and logs
See image below. This is what we did with them. Looks great!
By Alicia M. from
Laredo, TX on January 2, 2012
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Breckenridge VTFD32FB0L Deluxe Vent-Free Louvered Gas Firebox
We built a fireplace in an open area with high ceilings and with this firebox all the entire area keeps warm and cozy. Firebox construction is very heat-resistant and safe.
By EJ from
Athens OH on December 16, 2011
I would recommend this item to a friend.
great for that extra heat
Fantastic deal for my distant master bed room. A person with some carpentry skills can put this heater (gas log included) in a weekend. The price is right on.
value
nada
By john from
florida on November 8, 2011
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Firebox
I recently ordered a Breckenridge firebox, it was delivered promptly (within 4 days of my order), This allowed me to complete my project ahead of schedule. The unit looks good and is well made.
easy assembly
