What are vented heaters and vent-less heaters? What is the purpose of each? You may be thinking about purchasing one of these heaters. Before you purchase one, there are some things that should be considered.
There are two types of heaters available, the Vent-less and the Vented. There are many selections in each of these categories. The hardest question will be to decide what is needed for your type of situation.
A vent-less heater does not require an external venting system because the amount of exhaust gas produced is less. However, when using one, proper ventilation is still important. When using one of these inside the home, have a properly working carbon monoxide detector and open windows inside the house. Some of the more expensive vent-less propane heaters come with a safety feature called an oxygen depletion sensor. This sensor automatically turns the unit off if oxygen levels drop below a certain threshold.
When you are looking for a vent-less heater, try looking under the indoor propane heater category. There are many different brands. Some examples are: "Vent Free 20,000 BTU Blue Flame Liquid Propane (LP) Gas Propane Heater", "ProCom Radiant Vent Free Liquid Propane Heater - 25,000 BTU Model # ML-250 TPA and "Empire BF (Blue Flame) 20,000 BTU". These are only three examples of the many different selections out there.
With a vented heater, the direct wall vent draws air from the outside to the sealed combustion chamber and also vents the exhaust gas directly outside. For most vented propane heaters, the installation is quick and very convenient and the operation and maintenance is very easy and hassle free.
A vented indoor propane heater is more or less like a traditional chimney. They have visible flames which ensure the level of adjustable heat, they are approximately 75 percent efficient, they require a pipe lining to support any existing pipe line and usually their appearance will not spoil the beauty of the surroundings where they are installed.
In addition to the ease of installation, vented indoor propane heaters help in saving energy and can also reduce your electric bill. Some of the more popular vented heaters will have vents that can be rotated horizontally and vertically.
Vented propane heaters are usually priced higher than the vent-less propane heaters. A vented heater's price can range from 0 - ,000, while a vent-less heater is considerably less money.
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