The Propane Heaters

The answer is yes. However, the yes answer comes with conditions that must be met for propane heaters to be safe indoors. There is the issue of how much space do you need the propane heater to heat.

Propane heaters are great for the outdoors, small rooms and enclosed spaces. Soon after being lit, there will be a feeling of warmth that arrives faster than with most other sources of heat. Propane heaters heat up quickly, and are able to distribute that heat efficiently.

If you use baseboard heaters, you know what is meant. It takes forever for one of two baseboard heaters placed on outside walls to distribute that heat into the room. Sometimes it seems they are only good for heating the wall, because you are freezing.

Not to mention, they run off your electric bill. As far as you are concerned, they are not a heating source, but a “run up the bill” source of heat.

However, in all fairness, if you are trying to heat several rooms, the propane heater is not a good choice for you unless they are relatively small, open rooms. Propane heaters are made to distribute a certain number of BTU’s so if you have a question, measure the room and discuss it with the salesperson. The number of BTU’s the heater will disperse is on the tags as a rule.

But, if you have a work room or a garage that you didn’t run heat to, they can be perfect. However, be advised they must have the ability to circulate air. If they don’t, they can over-heat and perhaps cause a fire.

When they first came out, people were using them to heat trailers, for instance, and then going to bed. When the heater could no longer pull air, it caused many disastrous fires.

The key with propane heaters is to pay attention to the directions of the manufacturer and follow them faithfully. Do not keep any additional fuel close to the heater in case it over-heats.

If you follow the directions, and maintain the heater in good condition, you should be sufficiently safe and warm in that garage or workroom.