White Mountain Hearth Fireplaces

Shop the complete White Mountain Hearth range, Empire's hearth brand, covering direct vent and vent-free gas fireplaces, vented gas log sets, electric, and the Carol Rose outdoor line. Series include Breckenridge, Tahoe, Boulevard, Rushmore, Innsbrook, and Nexfire.

White Mountain Hearth Fireplaces

White Mountain Hearth is Empire's hearth brand, and its range is broad enough to cover most residential gas applications from one manufacturer. The direct vent side includes the Tahoe clean-face contemporary series, the Boulevard linear line, Rushmore TruFlame, and the Innsbrook inserts for converting an existing masonry fireplace. Breckenridge is the largest single series in the range and covers vent-free fireboxes. Beyond gas fireplaces there is a substantial vented gas log business, including the Flint Hill and Wildwood sets, along with the Nexfire electric line and DVP cast iron and steel stoves.

The Carol Rose by Empire line covers outdoor installations, including vent-free outdoor linear and see-through models with battery-powered spark ignition, which means they operate without household power. That is genuinely useful on a patio where running a circuit is inconvenient.

Because the brand spans direct vent, vent-free, vented, electric, and outdoor in one catalogue, it is often specified when a single project needs several different appliances and the builder wants one source for venting components, parts, and documentation.

Why Shop White Mountain Hearth Fireplaces

  • Direct vent, vent-free, vented, electric, and outdoor-rated appliances all under one brand.
  • Clean-face designs across much of the direct vent range for contemporary surrounds.
  • Innsbrook and Rushmore inserts convert an existing wood-burning fireplace without rebuilding the chimney.
  • Carol Rose outdoor models use battery-powered spark ignition, so they run without household power.
  • Part of the Empire family, which keeps parts and documentation accessible years after installation.

How to Choose a White Mountain Hearth Fireplace

  • Decide on venting first, since it governs what is possible. Direct vent is preferred wherever a vent path exists, vent-free removes that requirement but is restricted in many jurisdictions, and vented needs a working chimney or B-vent flue.
  • Determine whether you need a built-in fireplace, an insert, or a freestanding stove, since each has entirely different installation requirements.
  • For an insert, measure your existing firebox at the front and rear widths plus the height, and confirm the chimney will accept a vent liner.
  • If the appliance is going into a covered outdoor space, use a Carol Rose outdoor model rather than an indoor unit.
  • Budget for professional installation, which is required for all gas appliances.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is White Mountain Hearth the same as Empire?

    White Mountain Hearth is Empire's hearth brand, so you will see Empire referenced in model documentation, on rating plates, and on related lines such as Carol Rose by Empire, which covers the outdoor range. For practical purposes they share engineering and parts support, which is worth knowing when you are sourcing components or looking up manuals years after installation. If you are searching for documentation and White Mountain Hearth returns nothing, try Empire.

  • Does White Mountain Hearth make outdoor fireplaces?

    Yes, through the Carol Rose by Empire line, which includes vent-free outdoor linear and see-through gas fireplaces in 48 and 60-inch widths. A useful detail is the battery-powered spark ignition on these models, meaning they operate without a household electrical circuit, which simplifies a patio installation considerably. Follow the manufacturer's enclosure and clearance requirements for the specific unit, as these are model-specific and matter for safety.