| Heaters and fireplaces are a familiar feature, | | | | to install the tank outside the house for safety. |
| particularly in the homes of countries located in | | | | The Disadvantages |
| the temperate zone. Fireplaces, apart from | | | | You can arrange the gas supply to these heater |
| heating the home interiors, enhance the | | | | in whatever way you like but you should ensure |
| attractiveness of the house. Yet the procurement | | | | that the room is properly ventilated. Though their |
| and storage of logs needed for the fireplace costs | | | | name says 'ventless' yet these heaters aren't |
| time and money. An easier and less costly | | | | entirely ventless. To ensure the smooth and |
| alternative is the ventless propane heater. | | | | faultless operation of the propane heater, |
| These heaters are less costly because the fuel | | | | sufficient supply of oxygen is essential, for which |
| used is the inexpensive propane gas which is | | | | proper ventilation and air circulation are vital |
| available easily from various manufacturers. These | | | | prerequisites. |
| heaters are easily installed and can fit in a corner | | | | Though these heaters are great devices, yet |
| of the room. Wall-mountable models of ventless | | | | there is some health risks associated with them, |
| propane heaters are also available. Opt for those | | | | necessitating their ban in some countries/states |
| models with lower BTUs. | | | | such as Canada, California and Massachusetts. This |
| The Advantages | | | | is based on the fact that ventless propane |
| These heaters are very handy. For instance, the | | | | heaters totally use up oxygen, causing suffocation |
| portable type of ventless propane heaters can be | | | | to people in the room. Besides, there is the risk of |
| easily shifted from a room, and can also be used | | | | inhaling the harmful carbon dioxide which can result |
| in your RV or camping tent. The gas tank is small | | | | by incomplete combustion of propane. Also the |
| and detachable, and it is easier to shift the heater | | | | increase in room humidity level induces the |
| frequently. Easy refilling of propane gas is possible | | | | development of bacteria and fungi, which can |
| due to ready availability. You can also connect | | | | cause severe diseases and allergies. |
| bigger tanks direct to the heater, but it is better | | | | |