| For people residing in places where the | | | | the gas source. A gel fuel can also be used to |
| temperatures are extremely low, it is important | | | | operate ventless gas heaters. Gel cans are usually |
| to install devices that can help them to keep the | | | | placed inside the fireplace. They are cheaper than |
| place warm. Gas heaters are commonly used for | | | | gas based systems, but they produce less heat. |
| this purpose. Pettit and Smith, an English company, | | | | Interestingly, some gel fuels can produce crackling |
| commercially produced the first gas heater in | | | | sounds and smells similar to those of a |
| 1856. Indoor heaters are either ventless or come | | | | wood-based fuel place. |
| with a duct. A ventless heater is an effective | | | | Advantages & Disadvantages Of Ventless |
| heating source for a small room. It works in the | | | | Heaters |
| same manner as a traditional fireplace, but does | | | | The primary advantage of using these types of |
| not need chimney, duct or chutes to eject the | | | | heaters is, of course, the excellent fuel efficiency |
| heat outside. This helps to reduce the labor cost | | | | that they offer. Compared to wood based |
| and installation time. | | | | heaters they are considered more eco-friendly. |
| Use Of Gas Or Gel Reduces Emission | | | | As they are ventless, no heat is lost. They are |
| Unlike normal heaters, a ventless heater uses | | | | available in many types like the stand-alone, |
| natural gas or gel, instead of wood, to produce | | | | wall-mounted, blue-flame, and radiant version to |
| heat. It has a substantially lower emission rate | | | | name a few. |
| than wood-based heaters. Usually, natural gas or | | | | There are a few disadvantages of ventless |
| propane is used for the purpose. Installation of | | | | heaters. However, many of them are |
| ventless gas heaters requires adherence to | | | | misconceptions or caused by an improper use of |
| certain safety rules as laid down by the governing | | | | the product. Asphyxiation is a common |
| authorities. These rules have been framed | | | | misconception. Technically, this can happen if the |
| primarily to address the issues of carbon | | | | ventless gas heater is installed in a room that is |
| monoxide build-up and oxygen depletion. There | | | | far too small than recommended size. Increase in |
| have been such instances before when ventless | | | | humidity levels is another complaint among users. |
| gas heaters were installed in small rooms. If | | | | This may be a genuine complaint, but can be |
| manufacturers' instructions that concern the | | | | easily overcome by using proper ventilation |
| installation process are strictly followed, the | | | | systems. Maintenance can be a problem to certain |
| ventless gas heaters can be expected to deliver | | | | types of ventless heaters. Apart from these, the |
| a flawless performance. | | | | product has received widespread acceptance |
| A ventless gas heater, with gas as its source, | | | | among all sections of people who have used it. |
| needs a gas pipeline to connect the heater and | | | | |