Propane Heaters: Glo Warm Ventless Heater Product Review
Unlike a kerosene space heater, the Glo Warm Propane Heater is designed to be run in the home without the need to be vented, but it does need adequate air circulation to operate and prevent the build up of Carbon Monoxide.
The heater should not be installed in a confined space such as a bed room or bathroom without additional ventilation. Heaters installed in open areas that gain air circulation from other rooms, unless your home is especially small or airtight, receive enough fresh air to operate safely.
The pilot light is equipped with an oxygen depletion sensing device that automatically shuts off the heater if there is not enough oxygen for safe operation. Purchasing a carbon monoxide meter for your home will also alert you should carbon monoxide build up occur.
The Glo Warm propane heater is designed as a secondary source of heat and should not be used as the primary source. In the event of an electrical outage the heater may be used as a primary source of heat for a short time.
The heater does require professional installation. It must be connected to a 100 pound (or larger) tank of propane from the outside, requires a regulator on the tank, and must include an inside shut off valve to the heater. Check with local ordinances for regulations regarding the type of line you must use. Some areas allow copper tubing that has been designed for propane use.
Glo Warm Heaters must be installed in an area free of combustible materials and away from curtains. The surface of the heater gets hot and may ignite wood or other wall surfaces. Follow the manufacturer’s directions carefully.
The heater can be either floor or wall mounted to meet your individual needs. It has an electronic pilot light that can be left running if you wish to use the heater again in the near future, or shut off totally when you are finished. It has several temperature settings that are adjusted manually, allowing you to choose just the right amount of heat to meet your needs.
For those with small children or pets, supervision is important. This heater does get hot and can burn hands if touched.
Warm Glo Propane Heaters can be purchased in a variety of sizes. A small heater that warms 200 square feet can be purchased or around $100 and larger heater, like the one I have, that covers 1000 square feet can be purchased for a under $250.
I have been running a Glo Warm Propane Heater in my kitchen for the past three years. It is great for providing a quick boost of heat to my otherwise cool kitchen. It is great for those chilly fall and spring mornings when a little heat is all that’s needed. It is also provides a gentle source of heat on cool evenings.
During the subzero weather of winter in Maine, the propane provides a nice secondary source of heat. It has proved to be invaluable for those inevitable snowstorms when we lose electricity.
The Glo Warm Propane Heater has provided us with hours of warmth and comfort and has always functioned as expected. I would recommend this heater to anyone who is looking for a secondary source of heat that is convenient and easy to operate.
