{"product_id":"empire-26-lincoln-deluxe-vent-free-gas-fireplace-with-contour-burner","title":"Empire Vail 26\" Vent-Free Gas Fireplace | VFD26FP","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire Vail 26\" Vent-Free Gas Fireplace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vail 26 is Empire's compact complete vent-free fireplace — burner, log set, frame, hood, and louvers all in the box. Its Contour burner and hand-painted ceramic fiber logs deliver up to 20,000 BTU of direct room heat with no chimney or flue, and bedroom-rated 10,000 BTU versions are available where code requires them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete out of the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contour burner, ceramic fiber log set, outer frame, hood, and matte black louvers are all included — no burner or log purchase needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVent-free installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e no chimney or flue; frames into interior walls and rooms where venting isn't practical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo heat ratings:\u003c\/strong\u003e standard 20,000 BTU, or 10,000 BTU versions for bedroom installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ignition systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Millivolt (operates during power outages) or Intermittent Pilot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour fuel, the right SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e dedicated natural gas and propane models — select the variant matching your home's gas supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 20,000 BTU (10,000 BTU bedroom-rated versions available)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmpire Contour burner with hand-painted ceramic fiber log set (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVent-free — no chimney or flue required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIgnition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMillivolt or Intermittent Pilot (by variant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural gas or propane (by variant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFireplace, Contour burner, ceramic fiber log set, outer frame, hood, matte black louvers, owner's manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it draws room air for combustion and vents nothing outdoors, the Vail delivers its heat directly to the room — and because everything needed is in one carton, it's the shortest path in Empire's line from delivery to a working fireplace. The millivolt versions keep heating during power outages, a real advantage for backup heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish it your way with Empire's optional accessories for this model: decorative liner kits, remote controls, wall switches and thermostats, ember and blower kits, and cabinet or corner mantels — all sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIs the Vail 26\" right for you?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIt's the compact, complete Vail — a full fireplace in one box for rooms where a chimney was never an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBuy the Vail 26\" if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYou want a complete fireplace — burner and logs included, nothing else to buy to light it\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYou're heating a small-to-mid room, den, or (with the 10K version) a bedroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYou want heat that keeps working in a power outage — choose the Millivolt version\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eConsider another model if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYou want an even smaller footprint with the richer Slope Glaze flame — see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-24-lincoln-premium-vent-free-gas-fireplace-with-slope-glaze-burner\"\u003eVail 24\" Vent-Free Fireplace\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYou need more heat and a wider opening — see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/empire-32-lincoln-premium-vent-free-gas-fireplace-with-slope-glaze-burner\"\u003eVail Premium 32\" Vent-Free Fireplace\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNot sure which model fits? \u003ca href=\"tel:+17867619155\"\u003eCall a specialist at (786) 761-9155\u003c\/a\u003e — we'll help you choose honestly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the burner or log set included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes — unlike firebox-only listings, the Vail 26 is a complete fireplace. The Contour burner, ceramic fiber log set, outer frame, hood, and matte black louvers are all in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhich variant do I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePick three things: your fuel (natural gas or propane — it must match your home's gas supply), your ignition (Millivolt works without electricity; Intermittent Pilot saves gas by not running a standing pilot), and your heat rating (20,000 BTU standard, or the 10K version where a bedroom-rated unit is required).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it need a chimney or vent?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. It's a vent-free fireplace — it uses room air for combustion and requires no chimney, flue, or outside venting. Note that vent-free appliances are not permitted in some jurisdictions; check your local codes before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it work during a power outage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Millivolt versions will — the standing pilot system needs no electricity, so the fireplace keeps heating when the power is out. Optional remotes and blowers do require power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat can I add later?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEmpire offers decorative liner kits, remote controls, wall switches and thermostats, an ember kit, a blower, and cabinet or corner mantels for this model, all sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow is it shipped?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFree and fully insured by freight carrier, with tracking and a scheduled delivery appointment. Plan a clear access route and a flat spot to receive it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Backyard Haven","offers":[{"title":"Millivolt \/ 10K Propane","offer_id":56967898005844,"sku":"VFD26FP30L10P","price":632.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Millivolt \/ 10K Natural Gas","offer_id":56967898038612,"sku":"VFD26FP30L10N","price":632.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Millivolt \/ Propane","offer_id":56967898071380,"sku":"VFD26FP30LP","price":632.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Millivolt \/ Natural Gas","offer_id":56967898104148,"sku":"VFD26FP30LN","price":632.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intermittent Pilot \/ 10K Propane","offer_id":56967898136916,"sku":"VFD26FP70L10P","price":702.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intermittent Pilot \/ 10K Natural Gas","offer_id":56967898169684,"sku":"VFD26FP70L10N","price":702.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intermittent Pilot \/ Propane","offer_id":56967898202452,"sku":"VFD26FP70LP","price":702.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intermittent Pilot \/ Natural Gas","offer_id":56967898235220,"sku":"VFD26FP70LN","price":702.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1055\/4969\/3268\/files\/VFD26FP30LP_e275a11f-2c05-48d2-8fe3-e698810430b8.jpg?v=1788088129","url":"https:\/\/backyardhaven.shop\/products\/empire-26-lincoln-deluxe-vent-free-gas-fireplace-with-contour-burner","provider":"Backyard Haven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}