A Look At Small Home Gas Heaters

There are many times an individual has a room or area that needs to be heated in cool weather. The heat will keep the room comfortable and prevent mold, which can be harmful to the health. A small home gas heater can often be the answer when an individual wants to save on utility bills and does not need their entire home heated. These heaters come in a variety of sizes, can use natural or Butane gas, and may be stationary or movable. Most people prefer the small, portable one that can be moved about easily.

This type of heater can be constructed so that you do not need to provide a vent to avoid harmful fumes. One model that is available has 7,000 BTU and can heat 200 square feet. It is so small it can be carried in a small bag and is a favorite if you enjoy camping or other outings. It uses a very small amount of Butane gas and has a convenient handle.

 These heaters have also been found to be an excellent addition to regular heat if you have someone who is sensitive to cold and you don't want to raise the home's overall temperature. There are many advantages to using this kind of heater. Its capacity usually is between 10,000 BTU and 40,000 BTU per hour and they can use natural gas, propane or or kerosene. In checking out the various types of small gas heaters you will find that if you only want to heat a certain location or use it for a short time the best ones have radiant heating.

The infrared radiation they give out heats up people or objects that are within their immediate radius. By heating up a person or a specific area you will not use up as much energy as if you were heating the entire room. If you want to heat an entire room you will need a convection space heater which circulates air throughout the area. Everyone is aware of the need for safety when operating a small gas heater. For this reason there are certain guideline you should follow to avoid fires or other problems.

 The newer models of these heaters has an Underwriter's Laboratory (UL) label which means it meets all safety standards. Thermostatically controlled heaters, which allow you to set the temperature, save energy because they do overheat. It is also important that you choose a home gas heater that is the correct size for the area of the room.

Every heater has a chart attached designating what specific space it will heat that you can check. Oversized heaters will waste energy and cost you extra money and, finally, care should also be taken to determine if a vented or unvented heater will work best in your situation.