Classical Simplicity, Easy Installation Mark Robust Direct-Vent Fireplace Offering

April, 2009 -- Homeowners seeking a stylish departure from the traditional fireplace-and-log set can turn to a sleek, modern alternative. Lennox Hearth Products' (LHP) Merit Louverless Contemporary Design (MLDVTCD) 35-inch gas fireplace combines clean, contemporary lines with a classical simplicity that's timeless in its appeal.

With an entrancing fire and eye-catching reflective porcelain interior panels, the MLDVTCD fireplace also offers a variety of stunning exterior and interior options that make it a winning product.

Mix-and-match interior offerings include:

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• Crushed glass floor in three colors -- diamond white, obsidian black and deep sea blue
• Tumbled River Stone, featuring multi-colored rocks in rich Southwestern hues
• White Beach Sand, accenting the flame with a soft, white look
• Black ceramic panels vertically detailed in a pattern reminiscent of a meticulously groomed Japanese Zen Garden

Exterior trim options include a façade and frame that focus the attention directly on the fire and create a wide-screen appearance. Available in a choice of painted and plated finishes, they attach easily to the fireplace for a dramatic look and easy, effective mid-wall installation.

The MLDVTCD fireplace is not just beautiful to look at, but it is also energy efficient. This unit is available with an optional blower for added effectiveness. Standard high-low flame controls and an optional pilot-less ignition with battery-back-up provide energy savings and allow the fireplace to be used in the event of a power outage. Perfectly sized for use in any room in the house, the MLDVTCD is included in Lennox Hearth Products' Burn Smart program, a menu of efficient, clean-burning fireplaces that conform to third party standards.

The striking looks and energy efficiency of the MLDVTCD direct-vent fireplace are exactly what builders and consumers have come to expect from Lennox, America's best-known fireplace brand. The MLDVTCD, which features the tallest glass sizes in its category, comes with either a millivolt standing pilot ignition system or intermittent, electronic ignition systems for natural gas only. The 14,500-BTU model can be fitted with an optional blower.
Offering a diverse family of products for every style and budget, Lennox Hearth Products is a leading manufacturer of indoor and outdoor fireplaces, fireplace inserts, free-standing stoves, gas log sets, accessories and venting products for the specialty retail, residential new construction and industrial markets. LHP, based in Orange, California, is part of Lennox International Inc., a global leader in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration markets. More information about LHP can be found at www.lennox.com .