| One of the biggest benefits of propane heaters is | | | | are too small could case the heater to tip over |
| that they may be used in areas with access to | | | | and become unsafe. |
| outlets or electrical power. They generate heat | | | | Many indoor heaters most closely resemble |
| using an attached propane tank, which can either | | | | fireplaces. They can be a more attractive |
| be replaced or refilled as needed. As a rule, these | | | | alternative, as they will not create the smokey |
| heaters do not offer timers or thermostats, so | | | | smell that many associate with wood burning fires. |
| they should be used only when someone is | | | | These indoor models can come equipped with all |
| nearby and keeping an eye on them. While most | | | | the features that one would expect from a full |
| are capable of producing a great deal of heat, | | | | heating system. While they are more than enough |
| heaters are generally quite safe if used properly | | | | to adequately heat most rooms, a single heater is |
| and with supervision. | | | | rarely capable of heating an entire home. Propane |
| Most heaters are not made for both indoor and | | | | is best used as a supplemental source of heat for |
| outdoor use. While outdoor heaters may be used | | | | new home additions that are not connected to a |
| inside, they are typically marketed for use in | | | | house's central heating system. |
| outdoor structures and camping trips. These are | | | | Propane heaters heat up and cool down more |
| often the most portable options, and are designed | | | | quickly than ceramic heaters. This makes them |
| to be easy to attach and detach from their | | | | easier to transport, and means that they do not |
| propane tanks. Make sure that you are using the | | | | need to be shut down for a few hours before |
| proper tank for your propane heater, as tanks | | | | they are moved. |
| sometimes double as heater stands. Tanks that | | | | |