Empire Tahoe Direct Vent Gas Fireplace

Zero-clearance means the fireplace is engineered to be installed directly against combustible materials like wood framing or drywall. This gives you much more flexibility in where you can place the unit, as you don't need to build out a large, non-combustible buffer zone around it.

No, the log set is sold separately. This allows you to choose the specific ceramic fiber log style that best fits your interior design preferences.

The Millivolt system uses a standing pilot light that stays on constantly, which is reliable and works even during power outages. The Electronic ignition system uses an intermittent pilot, meaning it only lights when you turn the fireplace on, which saves gas over time but requires electricity to operate.

It is not strictly necessary, but it is highly recommended if you want to circulate heat more effectively throughout the room. Without the blower, the fireplace relies on natural convection, which is slower at distributing warmth.

Yes, because this is a direct-vent fireplace, it draws air from outside and vents exhaust outside through a dedicated pipe. This makes it possible to install the unit on an interior wall, provided you have a clear path to vent the unit through an exterior wall or roof.

This fireplace has a maximum heat output of 24,000 BTU/hr. It is designed to provide supplemental heat for a standard-sized room rather than serving as the primary heating source for an entire home.