Indoor Propane Heater

Outdoor Propane Heater Models

Due to their portability and ease of use propane powered space heaters are ideal heating solutions for open spaces like the porch, deck or a campsite. Rugged and sturdy, portable propane heaters can be operated without being connected to the electrical mains and some models even have the ability to shut themselves off after being cut off from their fuel source.

Because of this and many other reasons, propane heaters are the space heaters of choice construction sites, factories, garages and farm buildings.

Portable forced air propane heater models such as the Mr. Heater MH125FAV unit can easily heat up to 2000 square feet for nearly 12 hours on a 40 pound tank of propane.

There are no competing heating solutions that provide that kind of value for money. Forced air propane heater models like the aforementioned Mr. Heater MH125FAV will set you back around two hundred Dollars, with the price going up for units that can cover more square footage. Not only can these kinds of heaters withstand the rigors of the construction site, the type of heat they produce is instant, cheap and free of dangerous levels of airborne pollutants.

The Master model TT30G is an example of a portable propane tank top heater unit. These typically cost around a hundred Dollars per unit and are mainly used to heat patios, open air decks and drafty construction sites. Portable propane tank top heaters are also known as infrared heaters and emit the same type of heat as the sun, albeit on a much smaller scale. These units are great for when you want to direct heat where needed and have a running cost of a few cents per hour. No electricity is used in tank top propane heaters, and you are left with a nice warm heat at an extreme affordable rate.

Propane powered radiant heaters like the Mr. Heater model MH35LP is similar in function to infrared propane heaters, with the main difference being that radiant heaters do not warm the air around them but heats people and objects directly. If left operating for a prolonged period of time the air also eventually warms up. These types of heaters are perfect for medium sized rooms and enclosures and will normally run for twelve hours straight on a 20 pound tank of propane. Most propane radiant heater unites feature a whole host of safety features like an auto safety shutoff switch and a Tip-Over detector, making them one of the safer heating options available to consumers. Most units have a folding handle for portability and a one push igniter button for ease of use. Propane powered radiant heaters are mainly used in makeshift heating solutions in well ventilated but drafty places where an electric heater would be expensive and impractical.

Propane heaters have been used all over the world in a variety of settings where ever people demand a cheap, portable and efficient heating solution. Portable propane heaters can be found everywhere from tents, cabins, fishing shanties, barns and garages. While adequate ventilation is paramount when propane heater, certain models like Mr. Heater's Portable Buddy have been certified by The American Gas Association to be operated indoors. This handy little unit will cost around a hundred Dollars and can be a lifesaver during emergency power outages or severe cold spells.

All of the propane heater models mentioned here can be found in online stores like Amazon and eBay

Be sure to do your research before plunking down your heard earned money on a propane space heater. Make sure that the model you are thinking of ordering comes with a full warranty, and be sure to take the weight and shipping price of the unit into account.