| While many people choose to use ceramic or | | | | days are quite large, while those that are only |
| otherwise electric heaters, the portable gas | | | | meant to last for a few hours are very small. |
| heater does have its uses. Unlike other types of | | | | The price differences can be huge, with even the |
| so-called portable heaters, this type does not | | | | smallest ones costing around $60. The larger |
| need electricity of any kind. Much like a grill, they | | | | models can cost upwards of $200, depending on |
| are turned on and instantly produce heat. This can | | | | brand name and tank size. |
| be of great benefit in some cases, but for many | | | | Switching off the gas valves is also something |
| people this type of heater may not be the best | | | | that must be remembered, as with anything else |
| option. | | | | that uses propane or natural gas. Forgetting to |
| Most people purchase portable heating units to | | | | switch off the valves cn be a huge safety hazard |
| keep warm without turning on their entire HVAC | | | | and can cause a fire. |
| unit and using excessive amounts of electricity. | | | | Are they cheaper than using an HVAC unit? Yes, |
| What portable units do is heat up a single room, | | | | in theory they are. They do not need power to |
| keeping power costs low. One would think that a | | | | run and only need to be refilled every so often |
| portable gas heater would be the perfect option | | | | depending on tank size, but depending on where |
| as it does not even need to be plugged in, but | | | | you live and the current costs of propane or |
| they run their own risks and must be properly | | | | natural gas in your area that may not be so |
| maintained to continue usage. | | | | cheap. The initial investment costs are also much |
| As they use gas -- usually propane, but in some | | | | more than they are for other electric-power |
| cases natural gas -- they must be refilled every | | | | models. |
| so often. The tank size and duration that the | | | | Overall, they do have their ups and their downs, |
| heater will be able to stay lit will depend on | | | | and their usefulness to you and your household |
| individual model specifications, and it is something | | | | really depends on a few factors. The safety risks |
| that should be looked into before purchase. | | | | also must be considered, which is something that |
| Keeping the unit at lower temperatures will reduce | | | | many people are not comfortable with. A portable |
| the amount of gas used, but it will have to be | | | | gas heater can be quite useful, but in some cases |
| replenished at some point. | | | | it may just be better to stick with another type |
| The portable gas heater models that can last for | | | | for your home. |