Small Gas Heater

Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula can be cold, really cold during the winter months and most homes have those spots that seem too colder than the rest of the house during the coldest days of the years. You can avoid those areas during colder days or you can choose to use a small gas heater to warm up those areas so that you won’t have to worry about that cold spot anymore.

Gas heaters come in various styles from those that look like traditional heaters, to ones that look like wood stoves or even fireplaces. 

What To Look For In A Small Gas Heater

When choosing a small gas heater for your home or business there are a few things you need to consider including:

• Your Individual Needs- One of the things you need to consider is your individual needs. Some homes have more than one cold spot and if that is the case then you may want a heater that is light enough weight to move from spot to spot as you need. 
• Heat settings- You want a heater that has at least a low and high heat setting so you can control the amount of heat you need depending on how cold a particular day can be. 
• Efficiency- To save you money you are going to want a heat that is efficient as possible. Look for heaters with a 5.9 star rating to ensure that your heater is as efficient as it can possibly be.
• Safety- You want to choose a small gas heater that is safe as possible. Look for a heater with safety features built in such as an auto gas shut off when the heater is tipped over or something is dropped over it and an oxygen deplete sensor that detects when oxygen levels start to fall and will automatically shut off the gas. 
• Cost- A gas heater doesn’t have to be expensive in order to meet your needs. A cheap gas heater that has everything you are looking for in a heater does exist and can be important if you are on a limited budget. 

Caring for You Small Gas Heater

Like any piece of equipment you need to properly maintain your portable gas heater. Start by reading the booklet that comes with the heater and following the guide that comes with the heater. 

One of the most important things you can do to maintain your gas heater is to clean the filters regularly. Just how often you should clean your heater’s filter will depend on the environment that your heater is constantly operating in. If there is a lot of dust in the air constantly then you will need to clean the filter quite often. The Less dusty the environment the less often you will need to clean your filter. 

If you are in any doubt as to how to clean your small gas heater, then get the assistance of a professional to ensure that your heater lasts as long as possible and still maintains it’s efficiency.