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Sunday, 22 July 2007 |
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Gas heaters are an appliance used to provide heat to an area. Some gas heaters are permanently installed, others are portable. Some utilize natural gas as the fuel source, while others incorporate the use of a propane tank or canister. Gas heaters can be used to heat a garage, sunroom, entire home, cabin or tent. They can be used at construction sites or event venues such as motorsports racing or music concerts. Oftentimes gas heaters are the preferred heat source used on patios and at restaurants where outdoor seating is offered.
The cheapest and most effective way to add heat to your space is through the use of a gas space heater. These types of heaters are available in a variety of sizes. Space heaters are capable of heating 300 to 1000 square feet of space and utilize propane gas as the heat source. Most gas space heaters have built-in safety features and utilize an electronic ignition. Additionally, they operate without electricity during power outages. Gas space heaters range in price from $139 to $229.Natural gas forced air heaters are shaped like a cannon and are frequently used to heat garages. These lightweight units are portable and can provide heat to a room or space up to 1000 square feet. Forced air heaters are typically more expensive than space heaters with prices starting at around $400. Natural gas infrared heaters utilize the type of heat that the sun gives us. Instead of warming the air, infrared heaters warm people and objects, which in turn heat up the room. This type of gas heater offers a consistently warm heat. These units are portable and range in price from $119 to $189. Natural gas convection heaters heat the air by sucking cool air through the bottom of the unit, warming it, than circulating it throughout the area. This type of unit is not intended for indoor use and is typically found at construction sites or other outdoor venues such as motorsports racing and music concerts. Portable units start at around $129. Natural gas garage heaters are permanently installed in a garage or workshop. They utilize your residential natural gas supply and are controlled by a thermostat. Gas garage heaters are designed to run 24 hours per day without the use of electricity. Gas garage heaters can be installed in the wall or near the ceiling using a bracket device. They can heat a space of more than 1000 square feet. Prices range between $199 and $389. |
