Ashley Hearth DVAG11L Direct Vent
#9 in Direct ventFull review
For a bedroom, cabin room or mobile home on propane that needs thermostat controlled heat with no power. The short warranty is the trade off for the low price.
Amazon $382.49$382.49
The Ashley Hearth DVAG11L Direct Vent is the better gas wall heater overall, rated 2.8 to 2.0. The Ashley Hearth DVAG11L Direct Vent leads on value and controls. The Empire DV215 Direct Vent Wall Furnace wins on heat output. The Ashley Hearth DVAG11L Direct Vent costs $1,116.51 less ($382.49 vs $1,499).
Empire DV215 Direct Vent Wall Furnace
#14 in Direct ventFull review
For a bedroom or small room in an area with outages, where heat that runs with no power matters more than automatic temperature control. Budget for the wall thermostat.
Amazon $1,499$1,499
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Ashley Hearth DVAG11L Direct Vent for value ($34.77 per 1,000 BTU ($382.49, 11,000 BTU) vs $99.93 per 1,000 BTU ($1,499, 15,000 BTU)) and controls (thermostat vs manual control, push button ignition).
- Choose the Empire DV215 Direct Vent Wall Furnace for heat output (15,000 BTU/hr vs 11,000 BTU/hr).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every direct vent gas wall heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Ashley Hearth DVAG11L Direct Vent | Empire DV215 Direct Vent Wall Furnace |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 93 $34.77 per 1,000 BTU ($382.49, 11,000 BTU) | 43 $99.93 per 1,000 BTU ($1,499, 15,000 BTU) |
| Heat output 15% | 3 11,000 BTU/hr | 17 15,000 BTU/hr |
| Controls 20% | 50 thermostat | 0 manual control, push button ignition |
| Fuel 5% | 0 propane only | 0 propane only |
| Warranty 30% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Ashley Hearth DVAG11L Direct Vent | Empire DV215 Direct Vent Wall Furnace | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | ||
| Venting | Direct vent | Direct vent |
| Heat type | Furnace | Furnace |
| Maximum input | 11,000 BTU/hr | 15,000 BTU/hr |
| Heating area claim | 375 sq ft | - |
| Fuel and controls | ||
| Fuel | Propane | Propane |
| Thermostat | Yes | No |
| Blower | No | No |
| Ignition | Push button | Push button |
| Needs an outlet | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 28 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |