Ventless Gas Wall Heaters

A popular heating option that has been gaining ground in the last few years are ventless gas wall heaters. These heaters can be installed in your house and do not require a vent system. This makes them easy to install and a more convenient option for many people that do not feel comfortable with more invasive installation that may involve construction or demolition of walls or roofs for vent systems. The only thing that a ventless wall heater requires to run is a gas line. They typically run on natural gas, just like many of the other appliances in your home. The fact that they run on existing materials and are convenient to install have made the use of these types of heaters very common.

One thing to consider before installing a ventless gas wall heater is the size of the room. Since these heaters come in many different varieties and sizes, it is important to choose a model that will match the heating needs of the space where it will be used. The area should be well ventilated since these heaters use a combustion reaction to produce heat. Combustion reactions produce trace amounts of toxic gas and when allowed to concentrate, can be dangerous and even deadly to people and animals in the vicinity.

Another thing to consider should be the insulation of the room. The space that is going to be heated should be insulated to a thickness of at least 4 inches, with 6 inches or more being optimal. When a ventless gas wall heater is installed in a space that has poor insulation they become costly because heat can easily be lost to the outside.

When installing one of these heaters it would be a good idea to also install a carbon monoxide detector at the same time. Ventless gas wall heaters along with other appliances, like water heaters, can produce the deadly gas carbon monoxide and threaten the inhabitants of the home. A carbon monoxide detector will alert you if these gasses ever reach an unsafe level.

Before purchasing a ventless gas wall heater it is important to check local and state laws concerning the use and instillation of these devices. Some states have banned the use of them and other states require that they be installed by professionals. If installing the heater on your own it is important to follow the included directions to prevent any safety issues that could arise from improper installation.