FV44i FullView Gas Insert
Overview
Beautiful and highly efficient, the FV44i FullView gas fireplace insert's large viewing area is ideal for taking in the realistic log fire. This insert provides an impressive 16,300 to 40,000 BTUH and 73.2% efficiency rating, allowing you to adjust the heat to your comfort and still enjoy a full flame, even on low. Its size and generous heat output make it a particularly good choice for large rooms or rooms with tall ceilings or lots of windows. Transform your existing hearth with a Mendota gas fireplace insert. Whether you’re looking to enhance the beauty of your space or the performance of your current fireplace, a Mendota gas fireplace insert is the upgrade your home needs. Inserts are ideal for homeowners who want to update the style and function of their current fireplace without undertaking an extensive home renovation.
Quick Specs
- BTUs: Up to 40,000 Input
Natural Gas
| BTU | 16,300 - 40,000 Input |
|---|---|
| Width | 33-1/4 in. |
| Height | 23-5/8 in. |
| Depth | 17-3/4 in. |
| Weight | 200 lbs. |
| Viewing Area | 32-3/8 (W) x 23 (H) in. |
Liquid Propane
| BTU | 15,300 - 40,000 Input |
|---|---|
| Width | 33-1/4 in. |
| Height | 23-5/8 in. |
| Depth | 17-3/4 in. |
| Weight | 200 lbs. |
| Viewing Area | 32-3/8 (W) x 23 (H) in. |
Minimum Fireplace Opening
| Width | 33-1/4 in. |
|---|---|
| Height | 24-1/4 in. |
| Depth | 17-3/4 in. |
Hearth Blog Posts
Choosing the Right Fireplace for a Mountain Home
A fireplace is the heart of a mountain home — but mountain living brings cold, outages, high altitude, and big open rooms. Here's how to choose between wood, gas, pellet, and electric, and get the heat, safety, and scale right.
Can a Fireplace Actually Heat My Home?
A fireplace won't replace your furnace — but it can meaningfully heat the spaces where you actually spend your time, reduce your furnace run time by 20–40%, and keep your family warm during a power outage. This guide explains how zone heating works, compares BTU output and efficiency across gas, wood, and electric fireplaces (with specific models from Valor, Kozy Heat, Heatilator, Heat & Glo, and Stûv), walks through three real-world Idaho heating scenarios, and shows you why a fireplace BTU feels warmer than a furnace BTU.
Wood-Burning vs. Gas Fireplace: Total Cost of Ownership in Idaho
Most people compare wood and gas fireplaces by sticker price and stop there — but the purchase price is only part of the story. The real question is total cost of ownership: what you'll spend over the years to buy, fuel, and maintain it, plus the value of things that never show up on a receipt, like ambiance and heat during a power outage. This guide breaks down the true 10-year cost of each in Idaho using real local numbers — the cheapest natural gas in the country (~$0.50/therm) and affordable firewood (~$200/cord) — across upfront, fuel, and maintenance. Spoiler: gas usually wins on cost, but wood wins on the intangibles. Here's how to decide which is right for your home.
