Manteled Fireplaces That Use Propane Gas

Vail Vent-Free Special Edition With Wooden Mantel

• Vail's 26-inch propane fireplace comes with a wooden mantel that's available in cherry, nutmeg or white finishes. It also has a firebox, a 20,000 British Thermal Unit (BTU) burner and realistic gas logs. You get everything you need to install a complete hearth in your home. Trim, frame and ceramic liner upgrades are also available and Vail's built-in millivolt controls make the Special Edition compatible with a wide variety of remotes and wall switches. The Special Edition is about as easy as ordering and installing a propane furnace gets, but if you run into problems, you're covered by a five-year limited warranty.

Napoleon GD33 With Mondovi Mantel

• Napoleon is all about quality, and its GD33 fireplace comes with a limited lifetime warranty. It delivers up to 22,000 BTUs at 79.4 percent steady state high efficiency, and its 50 percent flame/heat adjustment range maximizes your comfort without unnecessary waste. The GD33's heat-radiating ceramic glass gives you a clear view of its realistic Phazer log set, and its Yellow Dancing Flame burner has all the warmth of a traditional wood-burning fire. The GD33 also has convenient concealed controls that allow you to turn it on and off at the flick of a switch, and a millivolt system that requires no electricity. With the addition of Napoleon's cast stone Mondovi mantel, this fireplace becomes a real showpiece that's sure to impress your friends.

Central Fireplace CF-3036MV With Bordeaux Mantel

• The CF-3036MV propane fireplace produces up to 32,000 BTUs per hour at up to 88 percent Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE). It can run with or without electricity and is approved for manufactured homes. The CF-3036MV also has a sealed combustion chamber, and its True-Flame burner has the look of a real wood fire. Central Fireplace designed this unit for top or rear vent installations and built it out of strong 16-gauge steel. With its five ceramic log and ember set and its brick patterned hearth and firebox, the CF-3036MV has true wood-burning charm. Central Fireplace also includes the option of adding a hand-crafted Venice, St. Andrews, or Bordeaux mantel made of cherry, maple, birch or oak and finished in natural, fruitwood, or cherry colors.