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Gas Space Heaters: Another Efficient Way To Heat Your Home
Gas Space Heaters are just another great way of efficiently heating your home or desired space. They come in all sizes and have a wide range of BTU output. You can find them both in the Propane or Natural Gas types.
These type of space heaters that are found in the home are usually the gas wall heaters. These are either fed by natural gas or propane depending on what your supply is. People who live in more remote places tend to have propane from a tank in the back of their home etc. Both kinds of wall heaters are very efficient and can provide a great amount of heat for your home. They are also very safe with the latest technology being used. If your looking for a gas space heater then this is a great choice for your home.
There are also several types of portable gas space heaters to choose from. One of the most popular is the Big Buddy space heater by Mr. Heater. This small propane heater can put out heat for hours and at a whooping 18,000 BTU. If your needing it for a job site or out at the football game this heater gets it done. After researching for quit some time, I have found that the majority of people agree that this heater is one of the best. Just take a look at the reviews on Amazon. So if your in the market for a nice portable gas space heaters then this would be a great choice.
Another type of gas heater is the outdoor patio heaters. The gas patio heaters are great because they bring a certain element to your backyard. Allowing you to enjoy the outdoors with warmth and comfort at the same time giving you a great patio look. There are several types to choose from and they all depend on your needs. You can get the commercial style that you see at the local restaurant or you can get something more simple that goes on your patio table. Just check the stats or research on Amazon for which one has better reviews which meets your needs.
Overall if you are looking for a new heating source then gas space heaters are the way to go. You can find many highly efficient heaters online today. Make sure you read the reviews and do your homework before jumping in and most importantly enjoy your heater!
Mr. Heater MH18B Big Buddy Portable Heater
If you are looking for a very portable highly effective propane heater then the Mr. Heater Big Buddy is for you. This heater was created with safety in mind and allows you to have a safe heater for indoors, camping, or anything you can think of. With this model you twice as much heat as the previous model did before. With the new design and intergrated hot air blowing system your Big Buddy Heater takes your heating to a new level. You can expect 220 hours at 18,000 BTU on one tank with your thermostat set to low.
The MH18B comes with safety features that shuts down the system before to much carbon monoxide fumes are released in confined spaces. There are also loads of features including:
- A/C or Battery powered fan
- Heat level control Knob for low, medium, and high heat
- Wall mounting ability
- Large control knobs for easy use with gloves
- Built in Piezo
- Automatic shut off safety feature
Overall this new portable propane heater is a highly recommended heater for the money. Below you will find several reviews that I found from people posting about the product on Amazon. Take a look and see if this is something you would be interested in buying.
By Christopher S. Mooney, January 21, 2009 From Amazon.com
Great heater when simple precautions followed:
I was concerned when I purchased this unit. There are a number of highly negative reviews on it. However, on further research, I have discovered that the circumstances leading to those reviews could have been avoided.
When one uses this heater with a 20 lb propane bottle & accessory hose, it is imperative that you always shut the tank off first & let the heater run until it burns off all the fuel in the lines.
*** IT IS IMPERATIVE TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE ***
If one simply turns the heater knob to the off position, it will trap trap 100 PSI of propane in the accessory hose. When high pressure propane sits in the rubber hose, it will chemically react with the rubber and leetch a light oil. The oil will build up and quickly work its way into the heater, clogging both the regulator & control valve.
Another very important recommendation is to purchase the gas line filter. This will catch the oily residue and protect the combustion components of the heater should one forget to follow the precautions above.
Keeping these precautions in mind, one will be able to enjoy a very well-build and flexible-use portable heater.
By Moneyman, February 8, 2008 From Amazon.com
This is the second Big Buddy heater I have gotten. We have short but cold power outages in my area and this heater does a great job in maintaining the house temperature at a comfortable level until the power and the furnace come back on. It’s also convenient because it can easily be moved from room to room and I also use it in my garage when working on projects. I bought a second one for my daughter and got her the hose with the quick disconnect and regulator for safer operation indoors since they tell me that the pressure in the hose is only 1/2 psi pressure.
By Derek Duross, January 31, 2008 From Amazon.com
Very useful heater that packs a punch
Got this heater this year and really love it. It does a really great job of keeping me warm while working in my garage. I love the fact that it takes two 1 lb. throwaway cylinders. The two tanks actually last a lot longer than I had anticipated. One of the best things about it is the fact that it can be moved anywhere I am working. Often times, those heaters on propane bottles are hard to position to adequately feel the heat. But with the big buddy, I can position up high, down low…you name it. Great heater.
This is just a few reviews I found online at Amazon.com from people who actually purchased this heater. Make sure you do your research always to make sure its the right fit for you.
Electric Heaters: Key Things To Consider Before Making a Purchase
Electric heaters are probably the most used heater today. They range in all sizes from small portable ones to large central air style units. They fit almost any need and any size that you could require. Below are some key things to consider when buying a electric heater.
Electric heaters can be a cost effective device for heating your home or even something like a camper. With the cost of electricity today many people are looking for a means of saving a few penny’s and cutting down on the cost of utilities. For the United States the majority of homes are heated by some form of central air. Were overseas you find that more homes are heated by space heaters. While stationed in Japan I was having to use electric wall units to heat and cool the rooms in the house. While it was very expensive to heat the entire house all at the same time it did however save me money since I could just heat the room I was using at the time. So instead of always heating rooms you may hardly use at times your able to just heat one room saving you a lot of money.
So how do I save money using a electric heater? Well if you purchase a heater that meets the space requirments for your living you save money by only heating your living area vs the entire house. Electric heaters come in all sizes and have the ability to heat rooms of various sizes. And if you plan on moving to another room or bedroom all you need to do is have another one in the room your going to go in and give it about 20 mins to heat that room. It just gives you more control on the use of your electricity and uses far less to heat the rooms your are trying to heat.
Another factor with portable electric heaters is that they are very safe to use. Most have a safety feature to shut them off if they overheat or if they get shorted somehow. Most also have a heat resistant metal shield that make it cool to the touch even though hot air is blowing out of it. This makes it very safe to have around kids and pets.
Electric heaters are not just made for the indoors. You can find large heaters meant to heat large spaces or small ones that mount on a patio. Several commercial places like resturants have outdoor electric heaters on their patio. Electric patio heaters are very popular since they are safe and don’t require you to refill them with propane or oil. The only down side to large heaters is that they tend to cast a orange glow on everything.
If you have kids or pets and want to reduce costs on heating or just looking for something to heat a small area, then electric space heaters are the way to go. You can easily reduce the amount of electricity your using and cut back on your utility costs. Just make sure that you purchase the heater that has the right features to what your looking for.