What’s a Propane Space Heater?

Easily Heat Those Cold, Unheated Spaces in Your Home!

Do the words “propane space heater” conjure an image of something you’d plug in to heat a workshop or haul out only in the case of an emergency? You might be surprised to know that that there’s a whole category of propane space heaters designed to efficiently—and attractively—provide supplemental heat in your home!

If you have a drafty, hard-to-heat room in your home, you’ve probably tried everything. But if you’re trying to heat an addition, an attic, or another uninsulated space, you know that cranking up your thermostat only gets you higher heating bills. Portable electric heaters often blow fuses, or short out, and they can be unsafe if they tip over.

Imagine a solution that would keep that space warm and comfortable all winter, without driving up your heating bill. That solution is a propane space heater . Here’s a few things you need to know:

Understanding the Benefits of Propane Space Heaters

Propane space heaters make it easy to get more use out safely and cost-effectively of any chilly space or room in your home.

Here are a few of the benefits that make propane space heaters (and gas log sets!) a great option for your home:

• They’re easy to install.
• They’re extremely safe and efficient (up to 99.9%).
• They produce fewer emissions than their electric and fuel oil counterparts.
• They generate almost no noise while operating.
• They come in slim, compact designs that easily fit into just about any space.
• They produce balanced, reliable, and continuous temperature control without a hefty price tag.

Propane Space Heaters Come in Several Styles and Options

When it comes to choosing a propane space heater, you have a lot of options. Do you want a wall-mounted or freestanding unit? Do you want radiant or forced-air heating? Do you want a vented heater or an unvented—also called a vent-free—heater? What’re the differences?

• A vented heater funnels the combustion exhaust from the back of the heater into a chimney or vent that safely sends it outside. Vented heaters are fixed in place, sometimes mounted to a wall.
• A vent-free heater is free-standing and portable. They’re extremely efficient, too. Because they are not vented, they come with an oxygen-depletion sensor (or ODS) that immediately shuts off the gas supply to the burner whenever oxygen levels drop beyond a certain point.

Still not sure which propane space heater is right for your space? Don’t worry, the professionals at Midway Bottled Gas can help you choose the size and type of heater that will best serve your needs and then install and maintain it for you! We sell and install models from leading brands, including Empire and Heatstar, in sizes to suit all spaces.

Midway has become the local favorite for reliable propane deliveries and propane products in southwest Virginia—we’ve been serving customers for more than 50 years. Our customers trust us for good reason! Find out for yourself by contacting us today or come and stop by our Radford showroom during regular business hours.