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A freestanding gas fireplace stands on the floor like a stove, with no framing or wall opening needed. You can add a gas fire without building a hearth or mantel. These stoves give you three brands to compare: Empire Comfort Systems, Majestic and Napoleon.
Empire pairs hand-painted ceramic logs with a long glowing ember bed. Majestic offers two 33-inch-wide units with large glass windows: one has open space beneath the fire for your own styling; the other has steel heat tubes and an optional fan to move warmth into the room. Napoleon’s stoves range from the small Arlington to the Havelock, its largest heater. The Elora has glass on three sides and pairs a gas burner with a small electric heater for milder days.
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How to choose your freestanding gas fireplace
Start with venting. Most units are direct vent: a sealed pipe brings outside air in and carries exhaust through the wall or roof. The two Empire stoves that are vent-free need no chimney or vent pipe; check local code first. Prefer a wall installation? Compare built-in direct-vent fireplaces or built-in ventless fireplaces.
For your freestanding gas stove, Empire offers clean-lined steel or decorative cast iron with doors that open. Choose matte black, porcelain black or porcelain mahogany on cast iron versions. Empire has small and medium sizes; check fit and clearance for your cabin, basement or corner.
Choose natural gas or propane when ordering Empire. Majestic comes set up for natural gas; ask about propane before ordering. Majestic has button ignition and battery backup for power outages. Empire offers standing pilot or electronic ignition. With Empire Spirit stoves, you can choose steel or cast iron with ceramic logs over a glowing ember bed. You can also compare the Ruby Freestanding and Trilliant Majestic freestanding fireplaces, each with a split log set behind glass.
The Napoleon gas stoves have cast iron or steel bodies in metallic black, ranging from the small Arlington to the Havelock, the largest heater, with a blower in the box. The Knightsbridge has the tallest arched window and a hand painted log set, while the Elora has glass on three sides and pairs a gas burner with a small electric heater for milder days. All come set up for natural gas; ask about propane. Several offer a choice of electronic or millivolt (standing pilot) ignition on the page.
Why buy from My Cozy Outdoors?
We are an authorized dealer for all three brands, so the full manufacturer warranty applies. Call us with fuel, venting, clearance or fit questions, and we will talk it through. Explore our full gas fireplace collection, compare gas inserts for existing masonry fireplaces, or choose a wood stove for burning real logs.
FAQ
What is a freestanding gas fireplace?
It is a gas fireplace built as a stove that stands on the floor. It needs no wall opening, framing, hearth or mantel. Connect a gas line and, for direct vent, a vent pipe. It heats a room without burning wood.
Can you have a freestanding gas fireplace without a vent?
Yes. The two Empire stoves that are vent-free need no pipe, so nothing goes through the wall or roof. Check local code for restrictions and follow the manual’s room-size requirements. The rest use a sealed direct vent pipe through the wall or roof.
Does a gas stove need a hearth pad or clearance from the wall?
The manual sets wall clearance and hearth pad requirements. Gas stoves generally need less clearance than a wood stove; many can sit on a finished floor. Call us about your freestanding gas fireplace, and we will talk it through.
