Mendota FV44i Gas Fireplace Insert Décor/Timberline
Big glass and a choice of fire styles are what the Mendota FV44i Décor/Timberline gas insert is all about. The viewing area measures 32-3/8 by 23 inches, and you decide what fills it: Timberline logs in birch, driftwood, oak, or spruce, or Décor media like glass, tumbled marble, or river rock.
Under the fire you get the everyday features that make a gas insert easy to own. There's electronic IPI ignition with a thermostatic remote, dual 190 CFM blowers that come standard, and a battery backup that keeps it running during an outage. Mendota rates it at 18,000 to 29,000 BTU/hr input on natural gas.
What Makes the FV44i Décor/Timberline Different
- Your choice of fire. Rugged Timberline log sets or contemporary Décor media, depending on the look you want.
- Large viewing area. At 32-3/8 by 23 inches, there's a lot of fire to enjoy.
- Standard blowers. Dual blowers rated at 190 CFM in free air are included as standard equipment.
- Outage backup. Four AA batteries run the insert for about ten days, according to Mendota. The blower and accent light don't run on battery.
This listing is the Mendota FV44i Décor/Timberline direct vent gas fireplace insert, model AA-11-02969, with ratings for natural gas and propane.
Key Specifications
- Natural gas input: 18,000 to 29,000 BTU/hr
- Propane input: 22,000 to 29,000 BTU/hr
- Efficiency (P.4): 73.19% NG, 75.16% LP
- Ignition: Electronic IPI ignition with thermostatic remote control
- Blower: Dual blowers standard, 190 CFM (free air)
- Power outage operation: 4 AA battery backup, about ten days of operation. Blower and accent light do not work on battery power.
- Venting: Direct vent, co-linear 4" exhaust / 3" air inlet
- Viewing area: 32-3/8" x 23"
- Minimum fireplace opening: Front width 33-1/4", rear width 24-3/4", depth 17-3/4", depth to taper 6", height 24-1/4"
Mendota publishes these input and efficiency ratings from standardized testing. Your room, fireplace, installation, and settings all affect real comfort.
Ownership & Maintenance
If the power goes out, plug the backup battery pack harness into the backup power inlet and load four fresh AA batteries. Keep spare AA batteries in the house. The manual remains the authority on operation, and we offer ongoing service for our customers.
Want to see log and media options side by side? Visit our Auburn, Brunswick, and Yarmouth showrooms. We'll help you choose a style, then handle the measuring, liner, venting, and installation. You can also browse more gas fireplace inserts.