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    Empire 42 Inch Breckenridge Deluxe Vent Free Flush Gas Firebox

    795.00
    List Price: $979.99
    Sale Price: $795.00
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    • 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
    See complete product details >>
    Popular Accessories for this Item
    Product Details
    Manufacturer: Empire
    Part Number: VFD42FB0F
    eFireplaceStore Item Number: CUI-VFD42FB0F
    UPC: 720968998149

    Features

    • 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

    Technical Specifications

    • Minimum Framing Dimensions: 44 1/2" W x 35 3/4" H x 18 3/4" D
    • Actual Viewing Area: 40" W x 24 1/4" H
    * Please Note: This item is a vent free appliance and installation of it may be prohibited in your jurisdiction. Customers are responsible for checking local codes and regulations prior to purchase.

    *Also Note: Brick liner, as shown in image, is not included with this unit.

    Prop 65 Warning 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.
    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
    4.9
    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
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