Monessen Aria: a deep vent free gas fireplace for a large room
The Monessen Aria is a vent free gas fireplace built into the wall. It comes 32 or 36 inches wide. Pick the size on the page. The smaller model has a window about 32 by 22 inches. A deep box and clean face keep the flames and your chosen logs in view. It puts out up to 37,000 BTU to heat a large room.
Order it for natural gas or propane. Vent free means it needs no chimney or vent pipe at all, and nearly all the heat stays in the room. Check your local code first, since some areas restrict vent free fireplaces. Millivolt means it has a standing pilot and needs no electricity, so it keeps working when the power is out. IPI means intermittent pilot ignition: it lights the pilot only when you turn the fire on, so no gas burns while the fire is off. Pick one on the page. On the page you pick the size, the fuel, a log set, and the control. You can add interior panels, a fan, or a wood mantel or mantel shelf. Need a shallower fireplace? See the Monessen Symphony gas fireplace. The Monessen Aria ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Features
The Aria vent free gas fireplace is designed to add big, bold and beautiful flames to spaces requiring generous, efficient heat. A clean look lets the flames take center stage while complementing décor. Style reigns supreme as you select from a variety of options and accessories to fit your tastes. The Aria warmly welcomes you home.
Key Features:
- No chimney or venting required makes installation fast, easy, and affordable
- Deeper, clean design with expansive views
- Available in 32” or 36” models
- Up to 37,000 BTUs
- Available in millivolt or IPI control
FAQ
How much heat does the Aria fireplace deliver?
The Aria is rated at 37,000 BTU per hour on natural gas and 36,000 on propane, and that rating holds for both the 32 and 36 inch models. It is designed for spaces that want generous, efficient warmth, and like other ventless gas fireplaces it keeps that heat in the room instead of sending it up a flue.
How do I choose between the 32 and 36 inch models?
Not by heat, since both models carry the same rating. The difference is the glass: the 32 shows a 32 by 21-3/4 inch viewing area, 760 square inches of fire, while the 36 stretches that to 783 square inches. If your wall has the width, the larger view is the main reward for stepping up.
What framing dimensions do the two sizes need?
Frame an opening 37-1/4 inches wide for the 32 model or 41-1/4 inches for the 36; both need 35 inches of height. Depth differs as well, at 15-1/2 inches for the smaller unit and 17-1/2 inches for the larger, so confirm your wall build-out against the installation manual before closing anything up.
Can a fan kit be added to circulate the warmth?
Yes. Monessen lists the BLOTMC fan kit as an accessory for the Aria, and it is a sensible addition when the fireplace serves a larger space. The kit helps move warmed air out into the room so the generous output actually circulates rather than gathering around the unit itself.
What control systems does this fireplace come with?
The Aria is available in millivolt or IPI control. Millivolt operates without household wiring at the fireplace, while IPI is an intermittent pilot ignition that lights the pilot only when the fireplace is called on. Both are offered on the 32 and 36 inch models, so your installer can match the control to the project.
What does the deeper firebox design do for the flame view?
Quite a lot. The deeper, cleaner design opens up expansive views, so the fire reads big and bold rather than shallow. With glass standing 21-3/4 inches tall on both sizes and a face kept free of distractions, the flames take center stage while the fireplace complements the room around it.
Can I turn this fireplace on from the couch?
Yes, remote operation comes through the accessory lineup, which includes a basic on-off remote, touch remotes with thermostatic control, and the Signature Command system. Whichever control version you order, that means starting the fire and adjusting the warmth can happen from the sofa rather than at the unit.