Rinnai Evolve 1253 Gas Fire

Overview

The Rinnai Evolve 1253 Gas Fire is the largest model in the Rinnai Evolve range, designed for homeowners seeking exceptional heating performance and a stunning panoramic flame display. Designed and manufactured in New Zealand, the Evolve 1253 features a wide landscape viewing window and sleek contemporary styling, making it an ideal centrepiece for luxury homes, open-plan living spaces, and architectural new builds. It delivers up to 8.4kW of powerful heating while maintaining excellent energy efficiency.

Customise the fireplace to suit your interior with a choice of traditional Oak Log Set or River Stone burn media, together with Black on Black or Stainless Steel on Black frame options. The versatile Rinnai Power Flue system allows installation in locations where many traditional fireplaces cannot be fitted, making it an excellent option for modern homes and false chimney installations.

The Evolve 1253 is operated using a simple infrared remote control or the Rinnai Fireplace Wi-Fi App, providing thermostatic temperature control, programmable timers, and remote operation from your smartphone for complete convenience.

Above RRP includes Engine ($7,120), Frame ($960), and Log Set Burn Media ($327). This price does not include flueing.

Key Features

• Premium landscape inbuilt gas fireplace

• Large panoramic flame viewing window

• Heat output up to 8.4kW

• Suitable for Natural Gas or LPG

• Choice of Oak Log Set or River Stone burn media

• Black on Black or Stainless Steel on Black frame options

• Built-in Wi-Fi compatibility

• Rinnai Fireplace App compatible

• Infrared remote control included

• Thermostatic temperature control

• 3-speed convection fan

• High efficiency up to 88%

• Flexible Rinnai Power Flue system

• Suitable for living rooms, open-plan areas and large bedrooms

• Designed and manufactured in New Zealand

• 5-Year Firebox Warranty

Specifications

Type: Inbuilt Landscape Gas Fireplace

Model: Evolve 1253

Fuel: Natural Gas or LPG

Heat Output: 4.0 – 8.4kW

Input Rating: 17–34 MJ/h (Natural Gas) / 17–32 MJ/h (LPG)

Efficiency: Up to 88%

Heating Capacity:

• Upper North Island – Up to 134m²

• Central & Lower North Island – Up to 93m²

• South Island – Up to 78m²

Burn Media Options:

• Oak Log Set

• River Stones

Frame Options:

• Black on Black

• Stainless Steel on Black

Control: Infrared Remote & Wi-Fi App

Fan: 3-Speed Convection Fan

Flue System: Rinnai Power Flue

Installation: Indoor Inbuilt Installation

Weight: Approx. 83kg

Warranty: 5-Year Firebox Warranty

Manufactured: New Zealand

Important Information

Please Note: The advertised price is for the appliance only. Flue & Installation Components Sold Separately. Hearths (where required), flue systems, installation materials, and installation services are not included. Professional installation is recommended and must comply with all New Zealand building codes, gas regulations, and manufacturer requirements