Napoleon

Napoleon is North America's largest privately owned hearth and grill manufacturer, building everything from entry tier gas fireplaces to flagship Vector linear units, plus an extensive grill, pellet, and outdoor hearth catalog under a single corporate engineering team.

Napoleon is a Canadian family owned manufacturer founded in 1976 that has grown into one of the most vertically integrated hearth and outdoor cooking brands in the world. The North American catalog covers direct vent gas fireplaces, wood burning fireplaces and stoves, pellet stoves, electric fireplaces, built-in gas grills, charcoal grills, and outdoor fireplaces. Every Napoleon product Fireplace Insider sells ships free nationwide with white glove delivery, and is backed by our 20 plus years of hearth industry expertise.

We carry the full Napoleon lineup including the Vector and Altitude X linear series, Elevation X traditional fireboxes, Luxuria premium tier, electric models, and the complete outdoor grill catalog across our Gas Fireplaces, Wood Fireplaces, Electric Fireplaces, and Grills categories.

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What Napoleon is Known For

Six strengths that make Napoleon one of the most widely specified hearth and grill brands in North America.

Vector and Altitude X linear series

The Napoleon Vector and Altitude X linear gas fireplaces compete head to head with Heat and Glo Mezzo and European brands in the contemporary linear category. Sizes range from 38 to 74 inches with sealed combustion, ribbon flame, and crushed glass or river stone media. Multi color LED ember lighting and remote ready electronics are standard on most Vector models.

Luxuria premium fireplace tier

The Luxuria series is Napoleon's flagship gas fireplace platform, with sizes up to 74 inches, full porcelain firebox liners, hand cast log sets or designer media options, and complete remote ready electronics. Luxuria targets the high end residential market where customers expect the styling and feature depth of European brands at North American pricing.

Complete grill catalog

Napoleon manufactures one of the most comprehensive grill lineups in the industry, covering built-in, freestanding cart, charcoal kettle, and pellet grills. The Prestige Pro series uses 304 stainless steel construction with infrared sear and rotisserie burners. The catalog breadth means Napoleon can equip a full outdoor kitchen from a single brand with matching aesthetic.

President's Limited Lifetime Warranty

Napoleon's President's Lifetime Warranty covers the firebox, combustion chamber, and heat exchanger on most gas fireplaces for life, with shorter terms on glass, blowers, and electronics. Grill burners carry 15 years coverage. The warranty terms are among the strongest in the industry and reflect Napoleon's confidence in the manufacturing process.

Vertically integrated manufacturing

Napoleon manufactures most of its key components in house at facilities in Barrie, Ontario, rather than outsourcing to contract manufacturers. This vertical integration explains the consistency of fit and finish across the catalog and the long parts availability on older models. The Ontario facilities cover hearth products, grills, and pellet stoves under unified quality control.

Multi fuel category coverage

Few brands offer credible products across gas, wood, pellet, electric, and outdoor cooking the way Napoleon does. For homeowners or builders specifying multiple hearth products in a single project, Napoleon eliminates the complexity of managing multiple brand relationships, warranty contacts, and parts suppliers. The catalog depth is a real practical advantage.

Napoleon Questions

The questions our hearth specialists answer most often before a customer places a Napoleon order.

Where is Napoleon made?

Napoleon is headquartered and manufactures in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. The company remains family owned by the Schroeter family that founded it in 1976. Most hearth and grill products are produced at the Barrie facilities, with some imported components sourced globally under Napoleon quality oversight.

How does Napoleon compare to Heat and Glo?

Both brands compete at similar price tiers in direct vent gas fireplaces. Heat and Glo has slightly stronger design forward styling on linear models. Napoleon offers broader catalog coverage (grills, pellet stoves, wood burning) under one brand. For gas fireplaces alone the brands are close. For multi product hearth and outdoor projects, Napoleon's range is the advantage.

Is Napoleon worth the price?

Yes for buyers prioritizing warranty backing, parts availability, and brand longevity. Napoleon prices typically fall between value brands like Superior and premium European brands. The President's Lifetime Warranty and vertical integration justify the premium over budget brands. For ultra premium contemporary styling, European brands may be worth a further step up.

Does Napoleon make pellet stoves and wood stoves?

Yes. Napoleon manufactures EPA certified wood stoves, wood burning inserts, wood burning fireplaces, and pellet stoves alongside the gas catalog. The Timberwolf series of wood stoves and the NPS series of pellet stoves are popular in the Canadian and northern US markets. Output ranges from 35,000 to 90,000 BTUs across the wood lineup.

How long do Napoleon fireplaces last?

A Napoleon direct vent gas fireplace typically lasts 25 to 35 years before any major component requires replacement. The President's Lifetime Warranty backs the firebox indefinitely. Glass, blowers, and igniters are the most common service parts at 10 to 15 years of regular use. Parts remain available for 15 plus years on most discontinued models.

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Curated by the Fireplace Insider hearth team

Fireplace Insider is operated by hearth specialists with more than two decades of fireplace installation experience and thousands of completed projects. Every Napoleon product in our catalog has been vetted by an NFI certified specialist for build quality, warranty coverage, and integration compatibility.

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