13 Best Propane Heaters Today

Proper heating solutions during the frigid winters tend to get rather expensive if you go for the more traditional solutions.

Electric and natural gas heaters will cost you a fortune in terms of monthly bills, and will generally leave a giant gaping hole in your savings. 

However, a much cheaper and more effective alternative to staying warm this holiday season is the propane-based heater. They come in a lot of different models and variants, each catering to a particular customer need and demand.

So if you’re looking for some of the very best in the market, then we have just the perfect list and guide for you today. The ones we have reviewed today are some of our personal favorites, which we believe will catch your fancy as well.

Best Propane Heater

1. Camco 57331 Portable Propane Heater

When it comes to catering to the heating needs of smaller rooms, there are not many propane heaters out there, which are as capable as the Camco 57331. This economical and compact heater will keep you warm during the harshest of winters and also on long camping trips.

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Portability is one of Camco 57331’s most attractive features in our eyes. You can literally take it anywhere you want, as it’s lightweight and economical build will help you to effortlessly take it from room to room, or to long hiking trips in the cold.

Another aspect of the heater which we love is the heating and the programmable options that come with it. The Camco 57331 is capable of offering users 1600 BTU to 3000BTU per hour, making it the perfect pick for small rooms.

The heating option can be controlled as well, and you can choose whether you want to maximize the heating for a bigger room, or keep it at a minimum if you’re using a small tent. 

And as it uses a radiant heating method, you will not need to use any sort of fan or blower to maximize its potential and help to keep noise levels at a bare minimum.

However, though an amazing heater for smaller spaces and tents, the Camco 57331 will not serve your purpose if you’re going to use it for bigger rooms and halls. Its working area is rather limited, and a maximum output of 3000 BTUs is not going to cut it for big rooms.

2. PROCOM Propane Wall Heater

The PROCOM Propane Wall Heater is quite a popular pick among suburban homeowners. It’s a permanent heating solution for homes and has one of the best safety features with the ability to be mounted on any sort of a wall.

It doesn’t require any ventilation as it features a blue flame, which heats the room slowly and provides an overall gentle warmth. 

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The PROCOM Propane Wall Heater is the perfect heating solution for your family because of its amazing safety features. 

The regulator of the heater acts as a sort of thermostatic control. So, when the device is on, this prevents overheating and makes it quite a safe option for the whole family. It prevents the outer casing from getting hot as well and reduces the risks of a burn injury if anyone were to accidentally touch it.

With this model, PROCOM also offers versatile fuel options, and you will be able to pick between either a propane or natural gas model. This will help you hook up the heater with your already existing gas supply, and not have to get a brand new gas setup for it.

However, one aspect of the heater, which we think that PROCOM should improve upon, is with the regulator. The regulator is nonadjustable, and won’t allow you to change the output of the heater. 

Sure! The fact that it is non adjustable might prevent overfiring, but it’s still an inconvenience for many.

3. Mr. Heater Big Buddy Indoor Propane Heater

The Big Buddy Propane Heater from Mr. Heater can be the right pick for you if you’re looking for heating solutions for a space that is about 450 square feet. The heater comes with an array of customizable options along with a portable design that offers great functionality to all users.

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Functionality is not the only thing that Mr. Heater concentrates on with this product. Safety is another thing that the company takes very seriously, and the heater comes with a lot of safety options making it quite ideal for a family.

For maximum safety, the heater comes with a lower oxygen shut-off level, which cuts off the power to the heater if it senses excessive carbon monoxide levels in the room. Propane can produce high amounts of carbon monoxide, which, when left unchecked, may lead to CO poisoning and even death under certain circumstances.

This Mr. Heater model prevents this by cutting off the power supply to the heater. It’s also designed with a tip-over switch so that the heater can shut itself off if it is ever knocked over accidentally. 

The heater comes with a convenient temperature setting as well and will allow you to choose from low, medium, and high. It will help you to save up on a lot of energy in the long run as you’re able to regulate the heating.

The Big Buddy heater is not as fuel-efficient as some of the other propane heaters on the list. It does tend to consume a lot, but the regulator features can help you to balance out the costs.

4. Dyna Glo RA18LPGD Propane Cabinet Heater

Dyna Glo is known for making some of the most attractive and aesthetically-pleasing heater models today.

And the RA18LPGD Propane Cabinet Heater is not just a device for heating your rooms, but an incredible home decorating piece as well. It comes with the latest in innovation and safety designs 

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The Dyna Glo heater is an amazing choice for places that sees some of the harshest winters. The heater is capable of generating heat instantly, so, as soon as you turn it on, you will be able to immediately enjoy the heat that it produces.

With a maximum output of 18,000 BTUs, the Dyna Glo is capable of warming up a space of up to 600-foot radius almost instantly. This makes the heater the ideal pick for larger areas such as halls or even large garages and workshops. But this doesn’t mean that the heater will not suit the needs of smaller spaces.

As it comes with 3 different heat settings, the heater is made versatile enough to fit smaller rooms and even tents on certain occasions.

The heater model is automatic and comes with what Dyna Glo likes to call ‘a piezo ignition.’ This feature starts the device almost instantly, and you will not have to worry about manually igniting the flame. 

However, when it comes to the safety feature, Dyna Glo went a bit overboard with the ‘tip-over switch.’ The sensor is incredibly sensitive, and the slightest of touches or vibrations can stop the machine automatically.

5. Mr. Heater F271380

If you’re looking for a propane heater that will heat large rooms, halls, construction sites, and even outdoor patios, then this one from Mr. Heater might be able to fit your needs perfectly. If your big workspace needs reliable heating during the harshest of winters, then Mr. Heater has got you covered with the F271380.

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The forced air operation of the heater is what we love the most about the F271380. It allows the device to produce heat instantly and generate a constant steam so that there is a steady heating process going on.

This very feature is what makes this heater the ideal pick for the larger rooms. The higher heating capability, coupled with the steady flow, heats up the biggest of spaces in almost no time at all. 

The durability of the F271380 is pretty high as well and hardly requires much maintenance when in use. As it’s designed with a high limit switch and a thermostatic valve, you will be able to use it anywhere without having to constantly worry about keeping an eye on it.

The limit switch protects the various parts of the heater from overheating and helps it to last much longer than some of the other models of its class.

However, the higher heating potential comes at a cost. The F271380 is one of the noisiest propane heaters you will find in the market today. The fan in the engine constantly runs when the heater is turned on and makes quite a racket, which can be inconvenient to those with sensitive hearing.

6. Dyna-Glo RMC-FA60DGD Forced Air Propane Heater

Conventional heaters take up a lot of time to heat up any given space. And so for businesses where time is money, it’s really impractical to wait for your workspace to heat up before beginning your day’s work.

So, if your workspace is particularly cold during the winters, then you will need a heater that heats instantly. And Dyna-Glo offers exactly that with their RMC-FA60DGD Forced Air Propane Heater.

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The most impressive aspect of the RMC-FA60DGD is indeed its heating capabilities and how quickly it can warm up a small to mid-sized room in just a few minutes. As it’s designed with a forced fan heating system, the RMC-FA60DGD is capable of producing an output of 30,000 to 60,000 BTUs. 

In terms of safety, the heater is equipped with an overheat shut-off protection function, which will automatically switch off the device if it starts to overheat because of a mechanical fault.

The RMC-FA60DGD is certified by the consumer forum to be a safe device for both indoor and outdoor use.  You can adjust the vents and customize the angle of the heater as well, and it’s lightweight and compact design will all you to lift it up and carry it along with you from one location to the next.

However, the RMC-FA60DGD from Dyna-Glo is not as durable as some of the other heater models on the list. The exterior is a bit fragile and may be sensitive to rough use and physical injury during transportation. The thermocouple is fragile as well and may giveaway after just a few years of use.

7. Mr. Heater Buddy Portable Propane Heater

The Mr. Heater Buddy Portable Propane Heater is, in our opinion, one of the best heating solutions for smaller homes.

It’s an incredibly portable device, with a lightweight and compact body, which you can easily carry along with you from one room to the other. 

It comes with its own tank as well, which has a 1 pound capacity. But the heater will still be easy to carry even when the tank is full.

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Though small in stature and possessing an even smaller tank capacity, the Buddy Portable will pleasantly surprise you with how fuel-efficient it is. 

With a 1-pound capacity, one would not think a propane heater will last even 2 hours, but the Buddy Portable does, and keeps going well beyond the 4-hour mark, and only then does it finally run out.

The heating provided by it is perfect for smaller rooms, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t cater to the needs of the mid-sized ones. On the lowest setting, the Buddy Portable provides an output of 4000 BTUs and 9000 BTUs at the highest.

The maximum space it can effectively heat up is 225 square feet, which may not cover large spaces and halls, but can effortlessly warm up the smaller rooms in your home.

However, the lack of a heat setting can be a particularly inconvenient aspect of this room heater. As you will not be able to set the temperature, the heat of the room will steadily keep on rising without proper circulation, so the user will have to be constantly wary of that.

8. Dura-Heat Propane Convection Heater

Though small and elegant in design, don’t be deceived by the looks of the Dura-Heat Propane Convection Heater.

It has amazing heating potential, and the unique shape of the body allows it to emit heat from a 360-degree radius and not just from one single direction.

This allows the heater to evenly heat up any space much faster than most other heater models of its class.

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For a gadget that consists of the dimensions 11x11x3 inches, the Dura-Heat, produces an incredible heat output of 25,000 BTU. 

It’s highly efficient as well and is capable of carrying a 20-pound propane tank effortlessly. When filled, the heater will be able to last for at least 28-hours, making it one of the most fuel-efficient heating devices on the list.

The base of the Dura-Heat has the dial and the button for the pilot light. It allows for an Auto safety feature, which shuts-off the device if it’s ever accidentally tipped over.

It’s a very safe device to use indoors and the perfect choice for a family. 

Additionally, if you don’t want to rely on the propane tank for this device, then you can always hook it up with the propane reserves of the house. As the Dura-Heat comes with a 10-foot hose, hooking it up with the reserve is rather convenient.

However, when using this heater, do make sure that the room you will be using it in is properly ventilated. As it comes with no heat settings, it hardly has any heat circulation features, so the temperature of the room will just keep on rising.

9. Dyna-Glo Liquid Propane Tank Top Heater

Perhaps not one of the most aesthetically pleasing propane tank top heaters out there, the latest Dyna-Glo model surely steals hearts when it comes to efficiency and performance. 

It’s a highly functional tank top heater for its class and size and is an incredible heating solution for outdoor patios and balconies.

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Though small in stature, this device from Dyna-Glo is capable of producing heat, which is as much as 30,000 BTUs. 

This portable device is perfect for warming up mid-sized spaces like workshops and even outdoor patios. 

The ignition is manual, and the flame is not exactly hidden behind a thick grill but is rather exposed. This is precisely what makes this heater an amazing option for outdoor use. However, here we do recommend that you don’t use it inside the house, as the exposed flame feature has greater risks of causing an accident. 

The heater is surprisingly durable as well and is designed with a double-layered mesh burner, which keeps the device strong and long-lasting. 

It also comes with a double-burner version, where you get 2 independent burners, which will significantly improve the overall heating process and help you to direct the heat towards various directions.

But, the major concern that we have with this burner is with the noise levels. When in use, the Dyna-Glo Tank Top Heater generates a lot of sounds, which can be quite inconvenient to a lot of users. This is another reason why this is not such a good fit for indoor use.

10. Avenger Dual Fuel Vent Free Blue Flame Propane Heater

The Avenger Propane Heater is elegantly designed and boasts a stylish yet compact frame that gives off a modernistic appeal.

It has the capability of heating up any living space within 1,400 square feet in a matter of minutes and has an amazing BTU output of 30,000. And as the model runs on both propane and natural gas, you can alternate between the two as you see fit.

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The ease of use and convenient features are what make this burner model from Avenger so very popular today.

It is designed with a thermostat control, which automatically turns the burner on and off depending on your desired room temperature.

The blower of the burner is pre-installed as well and comes with a base feet as well as a wall mounting bracket.  The heater is quite safe to use both indoors and outdoors, and the alternative fuel options allow you to choose the fuel and adapt to any kind of situation.

One amazing feature of the thermostat is how it’s capable of helping you save up on a lot of fuel in the long run. As it helps to maintain a constant temperature automatically throughout the night, it conserves fuels by continually shutting on and off.

However, the heater works best if you have a good ventilation in place.As it possesses no fan to circulate the heat, it will not be able to evenly heat the room, and only provide heat to certain parts.

11. Fire Sense Hammer Bronze Patio Heater

Many users have defined the Fire Sense Hammer Bronze Patio Heater to be a heating device which is designed for ‘quality, luxury, and style.’

And truth be told, we feel the same as well. It’s an aesthetically pleasing propane heater, which is just the perfect heating companion if you love spending time on your patio during the colder months.