Valor RetroFire Gas Insert, Natural Gas

An unused wood fireplace can become an easy, remote-controlled gas fire with the Valor RetroFire. Valor designed it for existing masonry and factory-built wood-burning fireplaces, and it frames a 21-1/2 by 11-3/4 inch fire over your choice of driftwood or traditional logs.

On natural gas, this RF24JDN runs from 6,500 to 20,000 Btu/h input, so it can idle at a low flame or run full. What sets it apart is the venting choice. Each RetroFire needs a slider plate, sold separately: the RA24CL co-linear plate with Valor's AutoFire, or the RA24CA co-axial plate. Valor rates the two setups differently, and we'll explain the trade-off.

Why Homeowners Choose the RetroFire

• Wide natural gas range. Input runs from 6,500 to 20,000 Btu/h.
• Choose your venting. Co-linear with AutoFire, or co-axial for 5 by 3 inch venting.
• Works without household power. No electricity is needed unless the optional fan is fitted.
• Made for existing fireplaces. Designed for masonry and factory-built wood-burning fireplaces.

This listing is the Valor RF24JDN RetroFire direct vent insert engine for natural gas. A slider plate (RA24CL or RA24CA) and a log kit are required and sold separately.

Key Specifications

• Fuel: Natural gas (RF24JDN engine)
• Natural gas input: 6,500 to 20,000 Btu/h
• Max output with RA24CA co-axial plate (Valor rating): 14,322 Btu/h
• EnerGuide with RA24CA (CSA P.4.1-15): 70.03%
• Max output with RA24CL co-linear plate (Valor rating): 14,294 Btu/h
• EnerGuide with RA24CL (CSA P.4.1-15): 64.20%
• Viewing area: 21-1/2 in w x 11-3/4 in h (252-5/8 sq in)
• Venting (plate required, sold separately): RA24CL co-linear plate for two 3 in liners, with AutoFire, or RA24CA co-axial plate for 5 in x 3 in venting with the 590FVK2 kit
• AutoFire: Only with the RA24CL co-linear slider plate
• Fuel bed (sold separately): MF28DWK Driftwood or MF28LSK Traditional log kit
• Frets (optional): RA24TB Traditional or 1225VFB Ventana, with the RA24FK fret bracket
• Remote: Valor Plus remote and wall holder included
• Power: No electrical power needed unless the optional fan is fitted
• Circulating fan: Optional 555CFK kit
• Installation: For existing masonry and factory-built wood-burning fireplaces

These are Valor's ratings for each vent plate. Your results depend on the room, how the house is laid out, the installation, and how the fire is used.

Ownership & Maintenance

If you add the optional 555CFK fan, it isn't controlled by the remote and it needs a grounded power source. Hearth Doctor customers get support after the sale.

Bring us your fireplace measurements and we'll help with the plate choice, liners, logs, and fret. Browse more Valor fireplaces and inserts or visit our Auburn, Brunswick, and Yarmouth showrooms.