Propane, Heating Oil, Kerosene fuels and equipment from Stevens Energy, Essex Junction, Vermont

Venting Propane Fireplaces

Direct Venting: Direct venting is a sealed combustion system were all combustion air is received from the exterior of the building and all flue gases are returned to the outoors.

Chimney Venting: Chimney (also called natural or B-Vent) venting is a metal or masonary flue passage system (usually your chimney) through which flue gases are vented to the outdoors.

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Empire Comfort Systems
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Fireplaces - The Hearth that Makes the Home

Imagine having the full warmth and visual pleasure of a real fireplace with just the touch of a switch or the turn of the thermostat.
Best yet, it burns clean and there's no log hauling or ash dumping. Stevens Energy offers just such gas fireplaces made by Empire Comfort Systems and by Vermont Castings. They are available to go on a flat wall or in a corner with the appropriate mantel kits.
All fireplaces come with burners designed for either propane gas (LP) or natural gas and can be configured for either chimney or direct venting. There are models and features to satisfy every home owner.
To see what's available, check out the various models on this page according to the area you are needing to heat.

Heating Area
Please be mindful that our estimates of fireplace size for room coverage is at best approximations. Several conditions enter into coverage capacity, not the least of which is building insulation.
Also, an important safety factor of fireplace size is proper room clearances for the fireplace of your choice. You must be sure to check the specific fireplace specifications to make sure the area where you want the fireplace is large enough to maintain the required clearances. Stevens Energy will be glad to come to your home and help with this evaluation.
Small — up to 500 sq. ft.
Medium — larger than 500 sq. ft. to approx. 650 sq. ft.
Large — larger than 650 sq. ft. up to approx. 950 sq. ft.

Fireplace Inserts - Make What You Have Even Better

Do you have an old, inefficient wood-burning fireplace? Now you can change it over to a clean-burning, efficient heat source.
Stevens Energy offers fireplace inserts with a heating capacity up to 38,000 BTUs made by Empire Comfort Systems, and Vermont Castings (Majestic). These handsome units can use either chimney or direct venting.
They are available for propane gas (LP) as well as natural gas burners. The insert faces come in cast iron or painted steel and can be flat or bowed in design.
Check out the various models Stevens offers according to the area you are needing to heat.
Small — up to 500 sq. ft.
Medium — larger than 500 sq. ft. to approx. 650 sq. ft.
Large — larger than 650 sq. ft. up to approx. 950 sq. ft.
Gas Logs - No More Logs to Lug!

Is your fireplace in good condition but you're sick of all the work and mess of burning wood? Then you might want to check out gas logs, with remote control operation!
Stevens Energy offers gas logs to go into your existing fireplace made by Empire Comfort Systems. They are available in log lengths from 16 to 36 inches with heating capacity of up to 70,000 BTUs. The logs are available in natural-looking weathered oak, charred oak and split oak. The Empire glazed burner offers the tallest and liveliest flames available. Log configuration include 3 to 7 log sets.
Minimum Suggested Firebox Size to Log Length
16" logs = 30" firebox
18" logs = 36" firebox
24" logs = 36" firebox
30" logs = 42" firebox