13 best gas heaters

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Gas heaters are widely used in the life of a modern person. They are used for heating residential and industrial premises, outdoor terraces and tourist tents. In addition, many models allow you to cook food using the appliance as a hotplate. Gas heaters are prized for their portability, economy and affordability. There is a wide range of blue fuel heat sources on sale.

The main criteria for choosing a gas heater

1. First of all, you should decide on the purpose. When it comes to heating the room, then you should pay attention to the maximum power. The performance of the device depends on it. It is generally accepted that 1 kW of thermal power will cope with heating an area of ​​10 sq. m.

2. Much also depends on the time a person is in the room. Catalytic heaters can be used when people periodically enter a heated room. They are capable of afterburning exhaust gases on the catalyst surface, which makes their operation quiet and safe.

3. If you need to regularly heat the living space, especially where there are children, it is better to use wall convectors. To mount them, you will have to make a hole in the wall for air intake and removal of combustion products.

4. Ceramic models that emit infrared radiation are good heat sources in garages or on the streets. With this method of heating, it is not the air that heats up, but the objects around it.

5. On a hike, you can't do without a compact heater that can be used for cooking. It should be lightweight and compact, but at the same time efficient. After all, heat quickly leaves the tent.

Our review includes the best gas heaters. The rating was compiled taking into account the following criteria:

1. appointment;

2. specifications;

3. price;

4. expert opinion;

5. consumer reviews.

Rating of the best gas heaters

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best outdoor gas heaters	1	Ballu BOGH-15E	RUB 37,750
	2	Master Leto ML-5	RUB 22,990
	3	NeoClima 08HW-BW	RUB 19,900
Best gas heaters for a garage	1	Pathfinder Hearth	RUB 2,082
	2	Ballu BIGH-3	1 600 rub.
	3	KOVEA Fire Ball (KH-0710)	RUB 4,585
The best gas heaters for home, summer cottages, apartments	1	Bartolini Pullover K Turbo Plus	RUB 11,950
	2	Ballu BIGH-55	RUB 5,590
	3	Timberk TGH 4200 M1	RUB 5,099
The best wall mounted gas convectors for home	1	Alpine Air NGS-20F	RUB 20,500
	2	Hosseven HP-3	RUB 24,300
Best Portable Gas Tent Heaters	1	Pathfinder Ion PF-GHP-S01	–
	2	NEOCLIMA UK-02	RUB 950

Best outdoor gas heaters

A picnic in nature or gatherings with friends in a gazebo often ends prematurely due to low air temperatures. An outdoor heater will help to extend the minutes of pleasant communication. The distinctive features of these models are the tall body and stylish design. The experts selected several original products.

Ballu BOGH-15E

Rating: 5.0

Experts believe that the main advantages of the Ballu BOGH-15E street gas heater are high efficiency and maximum safety. It was these factors that played a decisive role in determining the winner of the rating. To control the maximum power (13 kW), there is an electronic unit with the possibility of remote control. Thanks to this function, you can maintain an optimal microclimate on the restaurant terrace or in the exhibition pavilion. In the settings, there are 3 options for the intensity of the flame, on which both the air temperature and the degree of illumination depend.

The heater can be used at any time of the year. It is resistant to weather conditions by stainless steel. The body of the device and hardware products are made of it. The presence of casters offers an important mobility advantage.

Advantages

• electronic control;

• stylish design;

• mobility.

disadvantages

• high price.

Master Leto ML-5

Rating: 4.0

Domestic street heater Master Leto ML-5 is an excellent option for heating a terrace or garage. It deservedly took second place in the ranking due to its affordable price and high efficiency. The thermal power of the gas appliance is regulated in the range of 2-8 kW, at the maximum, an area of ​​up to 25 square meters can be heated. m. The manufacturer used infrared radiation to generate heat. Therefore, people are comfortable being within a radius of 5 m from the heat source. The device does not require additional power from the mains for operation, the device is distinguished by its mobility due to transport wheels.

The manufacturer also took care of safety. The heater has an electronic protection system that stops the gas supply if the flame is accidentally extinguished or the appliance is overturned.

Advantages

• low price;

• high efficiency;

• autonomy and mobility.

disadvantages

• mechanical control.

NeoClima 08HW-BW

Rating: 4.

The NeoClima 08HW-BW heater managed to get into the top three due to its simple design. Experts appreciated the affordable price and decent capabilities of the gas appliance, which is optimal for heating open areas (20 sq. M). The model is equipped with a thermostat that allows you to automatically maintain a preset microclimate within 5 m from the heat source. Heating is carried out by infrared radiation.

The gas heater favorably differs from competitors in its minimum weight (15 kg), although the manufacturer has equipped the product with wheels for easy movement. The device comes with a reducer and a gas hose.

Advantages

• simplicity of design;

• affordable price;

• light weight and mobility.

disadvantages

• forbidden to use indoors;

• afraid of strong air currents.

Best gas heaters for a garage

Gas heaters are used for temporary heating of the garage without removing combustion products from the room. Therefore, it is necessary to make sure that the ventilation is working properly. If the burner goes out after half an hour of operation, then this is a reason to ventilate the room. The following models demonstrate good qualities.

Pathfinder Hearth

Rating: 4.

The best option for heating a standard city garage would be to use the Pathfinder Hearth gas heater. The domestic device is in the first position of the rating due to a favorable combination of performance, affordable price and economy. The ceramic gas burner has a heat output of 1.5 kW, which allows you to heat a garage with an area of ​​15 sq. m. The device is easy to use thanks to the piezo ignition and mechanical control. The approximate gas consumption is 0.11 kg / h.

The heater is equipped with a progressive gas mixture preheating system. Thanks to this function, it is possible to immediately start the device into operation, while no smoke is generated due to incompletely burnt fuel.

Advantages

• availability;

• performance;

• profitability.

disadvantages

• great weight.

Ballu BIGH-3

Rating: 4.

To heat a large garage up to 30 sq. m, you should pay attention to the Ballu BIGH-3 gas heater. Experts gave it the second line of the rating for the highest heat output among competitors. In this case, the device consumes 0.2 kg / h of blue fuel. It should be noted that this productive device is sold at the lowest price. For heating, infrared rays are used, which are formed when gas is heated on a ceramic panel.

The features of the model include a rotating burner with a grid. In a horizontal position, the heater is used as a tile. The device is completed with a gas hose and a reducer. In the event of gusts of wind or rain, the burner continues to work properly.

Advantages

• low price;

• multifunctionality;

• the presence of protective sensors.

disadvantages

• the legs are made of fine wire.

KOVEA Fire Ball (KH-0710)

Rating: 4.

Lightness and economy were the main factors for including the KOVEA Fire Ball (KH-0710) heater in our rating. It was not possible to rise above the model due to the high price. The device is capable of heating a room with a volume of 5-6 cubic meters. m., so in the garage it can be used as a local heat source. But the heater is able to turn into a cooking plate by simply turning the working part. It is possible to fix the selected position using a fastening bolt.

It will not be difficult to bring the device into working position using piezo ignition. For stable combustion in the cold, a blue fuel preheating system is provided. The connection to the gas cylinder is made through an adapter supplied with the heater.

Advantages

• multifunctionality;

• profitability;

• light weight.

disadvantages

• high price;

• poor performance.

The best gas heaters for home, summer cottages, apartments

As long as there is no heating system in the new house or the old highways are being repaired, a gas heater will come to the rescue. For such cases, models with a catalytic afterburner of combustion products are required.

Bartolini Pullover K Turbo Plus

Rating: 4.

Due to its high performance, the Bartolini Pullover K Turbo Plus gas heater can become both an additional and a main source of heat. The model took first place in our rating due to its high thermal power (minimum 1.6 kW), which is enough to heat a room up to 100 sq. m. At the same time, the device quite economically consumes blue fuel (0.33 kg / h).

Clean and safe exhaust is provided by a platinum catalyst. Therefore, when a mixture of gases (propane and butane) burns, no smell is felt in the room. However, it is best to install the device near a ventilation shaft. The design of the device is simple, it can fit into the interior of any room.

Advantages

• high power;

• profitability;

• the presence of a catalytic panel;

• silent work.

disadvantages

• high price.

Ballu BIGH-55

Rating: 4.

The second place in the rating was taken by the Italian Ballu BIGH-55 heater, which is assembled in Russia. A special burner converts the oxidation of the gas mixture into infrared radiation. No carbon monoxide is generated during operation, which makes it safe to use the device indoors. The device is designed to heat a room with an area of ​​60 sq. m. A positive feature of the heater is its low gas consumption (0.3 kg / h).

The manufacturer also took care of the safety of operation. The device is equipped with a carbon dioxide control system, gas control, when overturning, it turns off automatically. The heater is lightweight (8.4 kg), although wheels are also installed for mobility.

Advantages

• stylish design;

• ceramic burner;

• safe operation.

disadvantages

• problematic ignition from a new cylinder.

Timberk TGH 4200 M1

Rating: 4.

The Timberk TGH 4200 M1 gas heater produces a large heat flow. It can be used to heat a 60 sq. m. Its high power (4.2 kW), affordable price and compactness were highly appreciated by experts, giving the third line of the rating. The heating intensity has a 3-stage adjustment, all controls are located at the top, which is convenient and accessible for an adult. When the heater is in operation, the released energy is converted into infrared radiation.

The device has such modern functions as piezo ignition, carbon dioxide content controller, gas control, rollover protection. It was not possible to overtake the leaders due to incomplete gas combustion, as evidenced by user reviews.

Advantages

• high efficiency;

• economical gas consumption;

• high-quality manufacturing;

• low price.

disadvantages

• fuel does not completely burn;

• unstable position.

The best wall mounted gas convectors for home

Strict safety requirements apply to stationary wall-mounted gas convectors. First of all, the installation requires a hole in the wall. Through the coaxial pipe, evolved compounds will be removed and fresh air will be supplied. The following models look the most aesthetically pleasing and practical.

Alpine Air NGS-20F

Rating: 4.

The Alpine Air NGS-20F wall-mounted convector was created for heating various objects, from residential buildings to commercial buildings. He became the winner of our rating for several reasons. Its thermal power (2.32 kW) allows you to heat a room with an area of ​​23 sq. m. The use of a cast-iron heat exchanger has a favorable effect on the durability of the device (up to 50 years). Experts refer to the positive aspects of operation as non-volatile automation, reliable operation at low temperatures. The model can work autonomously, but to quickly warm up the room it is better to connect the built-in fan.

The convector is equipped with a closed chamber; communication with the street is carried out through a telescopic coaxial pipe. It does not freeze even with irregular use of the heater.

Advantages

• durable heat exchanger;

• built-in fan;

• affordable price.

disadvantages

• not detected.

Hosseven HP-3

Rating: 4.

The Hosseven HP-3 Turkish gas convector looks decent among competitors not only externally, but also internally. The device is capable of filling a room up to 30 sq. m. The model is equipped with a closed combustion chamber, so it is required to connect the heat source to the street. For this, a telescopic tube is included. It has a coaxial structure, air is supplied to the heater along the outer circuit, and exhaust gases are removed through the inner part.

The experts put the convector in second place due to the high price and the steel heat exchanger. A thermostat is installed to maintain the set temperature in the room. The device can operate on both liquefied fuel and natural gas.

Advantages

• silent work;

• high performance;

• stylish design.

disadvantages

• high price;

• steel heat exchanger.

Best Portable Gas Tent Heaters

Lovers of a healthy lifestyle prefer to spend their free time in nature. To keep your tent warm at night, you can use a compact gas heater. With its help it will be possible to prepare food. Several models attracted the attention of experts.

Pathfinder Ion PF-GHP-S01

Rating: 4.

The portable gas heater Ion Pathfinder PF-GHP-S01 has been specially developed for the needs of domestic tourists. This device is used by hunters and fishermen, lovers of recreation in the bosom of nature. The model can be used in tents, tents, country and hunting lodges. The energy source is liquefied gas, which is sold in cylinders with a threaded valve. To connect to various cylinders, you will have to additionally purchase adapters. Ease of use is provided by piezo ignition.

The popularity of the heater, as well as its good technical parameters, allowed it to take the first place in the rating. The device uses gas economically (0.11 kg / h), it weighs a little (0.4 kg), heating is carried out by infrared rays.

Advantages

• compact size;

• profitability;

• wide range of applications.

disadvantages

• no adapters.

NEOCLIMA UK-02

Rating: 4.

The compact heater NEOCLIMA UK-02 was highly appreciated by experts. He took an honorable second place in our ranking. The device has a high power (2.5 kW), which is enough to heat a room with an area of ​​40 sq. m. Therefore, even in extreme cold, the tent will be warm. Thanks to the ceramic heating element, the heater does not dry out the air. The model consumes a little more gas than the winner (0.19 kg / h). The device loses to the leader and by weight (0.8 kg).

Users respond positively to the complete set. Together with the heater are injectors for different types of blue fuel, screws for assembly. So after the purchase, you can immediately go fishing or on a hike, taking with you a gas cylinder.

Advantages

• rich equipment;

• affordable price;

• high power.

disadvantages

• only vertical radiation of heat.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.