How to Choose the Right Kingsman Gas Fireplace for Your Space

Know Your Venting Situation

Before you choose a model, you need to know how you'll vent it. Every Kingsman fireplace we carry is direct vent — a sealed two-pipe system that draws air in from outside and exhausts combustion gases back outdoors. If you're weighing that against an unvented unit, our guide to direct vent vs. vent-free gas fireplaces covers the trade-offs.

• Horizontal venting — the vent exits through an exterior wall. Most common for first-floor installations.
• Vertical venting — the vent exits through the roof. Works well for interior rooms or second-floor installations.

Your licensed installer will determine the best configuration for your space.

Choose Your Series

Kingsman organizes their direct vent lineup into three main series, plus a line of inserts for existing fireplace openings:

Clean View (ZCV / MCVST Series)

The flagship line. Traditional warmth with realistic log sets and glowing ember beds, plus modern linear options with fire glass media. Available from 34" to 60"+.

Best for: Living rooms, family rooms, primary bedrooms, and statement fireplaces.

Popular models: the ZCV39 39" frameless firebox and the Bentley ZCV42 42".

Heritage (HBZDV Series)

A traditional dual burner design with a deep firebox, brick liner options, and highly realistic log sets. Kingsman's most classic-looking line.

Best for: Traditional and transitional home styles, formal living rooms.

Popular model: the HB4224 42" dual-burner with log set.

Linear (ZCVRB Series)

A contemporary linear design with a wide, low-profile firebox and dramatic fire glass media. The clean, architectural look that defines modern fireplace design.

Best for: Contemporary and modern interiors, open-concept spaces, media walls.

Popular models: the ZCVRB36 36" and the ZCVRB60 60" — we've written a full review of the ZCVRB60 if you're considering it for a great room. Browse all linear gas fireplaces.

Inserts (IDV Series)

Built to retrofit an existing masonry or prefab fireplace opening rather than framing a new one. If you already have a wood-burning fireplace you no longer use, this is usually the shorter, less expensive path.

Best for: Converting an existing fireplace without construction work.

Popular model: the IDV34 34" wood-to-gas conversion insert. Not sure whether you need an insert or a built-in firebox? See zero-clearance vs. insert gas fireplaces, or browse all gas fireplace inserts.

Choose Your Configuration

• Single-Sided (Front-Facing) — the standard configuration, installed flush into a wall and viewed from one room. The right choice for most spaces, and the largest part of the Kingsman lineup.
• See-Through — glass on two sides, visible from two rooms simultaneously. Perfect for open floor plans. The MCVST42 42" See-Through is the model to look at, and our see-through buying guide walks through whether it suits your layout.
• Peninsula (Three-Sided) — glass on three sides, a freestanding centerpiece visible from all angles. A true architectural statement. See the MCVP42 43" Peninsula.

Select Your Size

• 26"–34" — bedrooms, small living rooms, offices
• 36"–42" — standard living rooms and family rooms
• 43"–47" — large living rooms and open floor plans
• 60"+ — great rooms, commercial spaces, grand statement installations

Width is only half the question — BTU output matters just as much. For a room-by-room breakdown, see what size gas fireplace do I need?

Choose Your Fuel Type

• Natural Gas (NG) — connected to your home's gas line
• Liquid Propane (LP) — stored in an on-site tank

Select your fuel type at the time of purchase. Conversions after installation require a kit and a licensed technician.

Choose Your Ignition

• Millivolt — a standing pilot light that operates independently of electricity. Great for areas with frequent power outages.
• IPI (Intermittent Pilot Ignition) — ignites on demand, uses less gas, compatible with remote control and smart home systems.

Some models include Proflame 2, Kingsman's advanced remote control system with thermostat, timer, and flame adjustment. For a full comparison, see millivolt vs IPI vs ProFlame 2.