| Propane heaters are one of the most popular | | | | electrical outlet, they are often portable and easy |
| outdoor heaters on the market today. These | | | | to move. The units are often light in weight and |
| heaters are fueled by pressurized or liquefied | | | | have wheels. This means that they can be shifted |
| petroleum which is contained in an attached | | | | about the patio or garden area as the need for |
| canister. They are mainly used to heat outdoor | | | | heat also moves. They are often light enough for |
| areas like patios, decks or garden areas. | | | | older people to move quite easily. |
| Alternatively, they can be used in workshops or | | | | It is important that you choose the right propane |
| garages if they are un-insulated and have good air | | | | heater for your situation. There is a wide range |
| flow. Restaurants and bars often use them in | | | | that you can select from. Small propane heaters |
| outdoor areas where their guests mingle. In this | | | | can be carried by a handle and are often great |
| article, I will briefly outline the reasons why | | | | for small areas or even camping trips. Patio |
| propane heaters are so popular and why you | | | | propane heaters or "mushroom" heaters are tall |
| would buy one. | | | | units with a shield on top that directs the heat |
| A popular reason to buy a propane heater is its | | | | towards the ground. A wall heater is attached to |
| inexpensive cost. Most of these types of heaters | | | | the wall or roof beam. They are usually very |
| can be bought for less than $100. Smaller heaters | | | | powerful, often run off a main gas connection and |
| can even be significantly less. Not only is the unit | | | | require a fan to circulate the heat. |
| itself inexpensive but the fuel that runs the unit is | | | | Shopping online is often a very good way to pick |
| cheap to use. In fact, propane heaters are much | | | | yourself up a bargain propane heater. There are |
| cheaper than electrical heaters to operate. | | | | many heating retailers online that can offer you a |
| However, once the canister has been empty you | | | | discount to the normal retail price simply because |
| will need to make a trip to your local gas station | | | | their operating costs are much lower than brick |
| to fill it up. | | | | and mortar stores. Due to their light weight, the |
| Because these heaters have an attached canister | | | | shipping costs are usually cheap compared to |
| and there is no requirement to plug them into an | | | | other heating systems. |