Comfort Glow DVN17 Direct Vent Heater
#6 in Direct ventFull review
A strong value for heating a living room or small apartment on natural gas with automatic temperature control and no need for power.
Amazon $498$498
The Comfort Glow DVN17 Direct Vent Heater is the better gas wall heater overall, rated 3.3 to 2.0. The Comfort Glow DVN17 Direct Vent Heater leads on value, controls and warranty. The Comfort Glow DVN17 Direct Vent Heater costs $1,001 less ($498 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 Comfort Glow DVN17 Direct Vent Heater for value ($29.29 per 1,000 BTU ($498, 17,000 BTU) vs $99.93 per 1,000 BTU ($1,499, 15,000 BTU)), controls (thermostat vs manual control, push button ignition) and warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
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 | Comfort Glow DVN17 Direct Vent Heater | Empire DV215 Direct Vent Wall Furnace |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $29.29 per 1,000 BTU ($498, 17,000 BTU) | 43 $99.93 per 1,000 BTU ($1,499, 15,000 BTU) |
| Heat output 15% | 23 17,000 BTU/hr | 17 15,000 BTU/hr |
| Controls 20% | 50 thermostat | 0 manual control, push button ignition |
| Fuel 5% | 0 natural gas only | 0 propane only |
| Warranty 30% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Comfort Glow DVN17 Direct Vent Heater | Empire DV215 Direct Vent Wall Furnace | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | ||
| Venting | Direct vent | Direct vent |
| Heat type | Furnace | Furnace |
| Maximum input | 17,000 BTU/hr | 15,000 BTU/hr |
| Heating area claim | 500 sq ft | - |
| Fuel and controls | ||
| Fuel | Natural gas | Propane |
| Thermostat | Yes | No |
| Blower | No | No |
| Ignition | Push button | Push button |
| Needs an outlet | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 43 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |