Mr Heater Propane Forced Air Heaters Review

For heating rooms fast, you can't beat a forced air propane heater for doing the job best. This article reviews four top models by Mr Heater so you can choose which is best for efficiently and effectively heating your space.

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The models reviewed here come in four power output sizes, which are:

• 35,000 Btu (Model no. MH35FAV)
• 60,000 Btu (Model no. MH60FAV)
• 85,000 Btu (Model no. MH85FAV)
• 125,000 Btu (Model no. MH1255FAV)

Mr Heater MH35FAV

The MH125FAV is the least powerful of the Mr. Heater line of propane forced-air heaters. It's perfect for smaller jobs such as personal garages, workshops and the like.

The heater gives you 35,000 Btu, which is adequate for heating up to 800 square feet and runs for up to approximately 12 hours on a full 20 pound gas cylinder. The unit measures 20.6 by 12.8 by 9.8 inches

Mr Heater MH60FAV

This unit has a power output of 60,000 Btu which is sufficient to comfortably heat a space of up to 1,200 square feet and runs for approximately 11 hours on a full 20 pound gas cylinder. The unit measures 20.6 by 12.8 by 9.8 inches

Mr Heater MH85FAV

This unit has a power output of 85,000 Btu which is sufficient to effectively heat a space of up to 2,000 square feet and runs for approximately 8 hours on a full 20 pound gas cylinder. The unit measures 21 by 16 by 11.5 inches

Mr Heater MH125FAV

This unit has a power output of 60,000 Btu which is sufficient to effectively heat a space of up to 3,000 square feet. This unit requires a larger 40 pound  propane gas cylinder propane and will run for approximately 11 hours on a full canister. The unit measures 23 by 16 by 13 inches

Features Common to All Four Models

Even though each of the larger models will give you more BTUs than the lower rated model in the range, each of these heaters shares the same basic features. These include:

• Automatic shutoff with loss of flame or power supply
• High-output fan that circulates heat quickly
• Ten foot hose and regulator are included
• CSA certified and comes with a one-year limited warranty
• Requires 20-pound propane cylinder which can be bought separately

Hooking any of the heaters up to the propane cylinder is easy and once connected via the regulator, firing them up is child's play. Simply hold down the pilot button to ignite the gas and hold down until the flame heats up a little to keep it going. That's all you need to do and in no time the heat will be pouring out of the compact unit!

These heaters are very reliable and surprisingly powerful for their small size. Best of all they don't rely on the power supply being on. They run off the standard twenty pound propane cylinder (apart from the largest unit which requires a forty pound cylinder). These cylinders can be bought at any local hardware store and stored safely in a garage or outhouse for whenever you need them.

How Much Power Do I Need?

Heaters are rated in BTU, (British Thermal Unit) which is the amount of heat needed to heat one pound of water by 1 degree Fahrenheit. To calculate how many BTU you need for heating a given space:

First calculate the volume of the space to be heated:

Multiply square footage by height

Example:

A 10ft x 10ft floor space = 100 square feet x 8ft height = 800 cubic feet.

Second, multiply that number by 4 if your insulation is poor, 3 if it's average or 2 if it's good. The result gives you a ballpark figure for how many BTU you need.

Where Can I Buy a Mr Heater Forced Air Propane Heater?

You can get your hands on these great portable heaters online at stores such as Amazon for a surprisingly affordable price.

To save you time and effort, I have a direct link to the Amazon page featuring the smallest unit. There you can find out more about it and check through the customer reviews to see just how popular it is and how many people really like it!

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If you need a larger model, there are links to each model on the page at the Amazon site.