Description
The Empire Breckenridge Select 36" Vent-Free Firebox with Flush Front combines contemporary styling with exceptional efficiency, making it an ideal foundation for a custom gas fireplace. Certified for zero-clearance installation, this 36-inch firebox is perfect for both new construction and remodeling projects, offering flexible placement without the need for a traditional chimney. Designed to accommodate any certified Empire vent-free burner and log set, it delivers up to 99.9% heating efficiency, maximizing warmth while minimizing energy loss. Its sleek flush front design creates a clean, built-in appearance, while optional refractory, ceramic fiber, or metal liners, decorative accessories, and blower compatibility allow you to customize the fireplace to suit your home's décor.
Engineered for convenience and dependable performance, the Breckenridge Select can be paired with compatible vent-free systems that operate using a remote control or wall thermostat for effortless comfort. Optional blowers help improve heat circulation throughout the room, and many compatible burner systems continue to provide reliable heat during winter power outages. Proudly made in the U.S.A., the Empire Breckenridge Select 36" Vent-Free Firebox with Flush Front offers premium craftsmanship, versatile customization, and outstanding efficiency to create a beautiful focal point for any living space.
Included
- Breckenridge Vent Free Select Firebox
- Standard Hood, Matte Black
- Junction Box
Optional Accessories
- Decorative Liners
- Ember Kit
- Fresh Air Kit
- Door Set and Frame
- 1-Speed Automatic Blower
- SCV1 Variable Speed Control
- Outer Frame and Bottom Trim
Features
- Available in 32", 36" and 42"
- Unmatched efficiency – 99.9%
- Offers the most installation versatility
- Usually less expensive to buy and to install
- Can operate with a remote or thermostat
- Most systems can provide live-saving heat during a winter power outage
- Decorative Accessories Tailor the Look to Your Decor
- Louver and Flush Front Models in Matte Black
- Blowers available for Louver and Flush Front models
- Accepts Any Certified Vent-Free Burner and Log Set
- Refractory, Ceramic Fiber, and Metal Liners
- Variety of Configurations
- Zero Clearance Certified
- Made in the U.S.A.
Specifications
| Model | VFS36FB |
| Vent Type | Vent Free |
| Installation | Zero Clearance |
| Width | 40" |
| Height | 39" |
| Depth | 23" |
Warranty

- All Vent-Free products carry a five-year limited warranty with a five-year limited labor warranty.
- All remote controls carry a one-year limited warranty
About The Manufacturer

Founded in 1932, Empire Comfort Systems is a trusted American manufacturer of high-quality heating products known for their reliability, efficiency, and innovation. Family-owned and proudly made in the USA, Empire produces a wide range of fireplaces, gas log sets, room heaters, wall furnaces, and zone heating solutions designed to deliver dependable comfort and long-term value. Renowned for pioneering safety features such as Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS) technology and for developing highly efficient heating systems, Empire continues to be a leading choice for homeowners seeking durable, energy-efficient, and easy-to-operate heating products.





