12 best gas heaters for cottages using bottled gas: rating of devices and advice to buyers
In the daily hustle and bustle, we devote very little time to monitoring the household equipment market, but in vain.Agree, recently many devices have appeared that have the ability to save resources and at the same time generate more energy.
Gas is the cheapest Russian fuel; accordingly, gas heaters look much more attractive than electric or solid fuel counterparts. And if you are the happy owner of a home remote from the central gas main, then a gas heater for a summer house using bottled gas is one of the best options for quickly creating a comfortable environment in your home.
We offer an overview of top-end devices, each of which is good and profitable in its own way. We have analyzed the purpose, functions, and technical characteristics of heating devices, and all you have to do is, taking into account expert recommendations, choose the most suitable heater.
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TOP 12 best gas heaters for cottages using bottled gas
Budget price segment
Ballu BIGH-3
Excellent balance of price and quality with high efficiency
The Chinese-made infrared heater with Dutch roots has risen to the top spot thanks to its excellent build, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This is one of the rare options for heating equipment, the efficiency of which is 100%.
The model is designed for heating homes, as well as household needs, therefore it is very popular among summer residents. It can be used for heating greenhouses, garages, utility rooms, and private farms.
The compactness of the IR device was appreciated by fishermen and hunters, tourists and picnic lovers. The heater does not lose functionality in conditions of high humidity and is suitable for heating or quickly cooking food.
The emitter is mounted on high steel legs, which prevent it from tipping over and allow it to be installed not only on a flat horizontal surface, but also in grass, on uneven or rocky soil.
Specifications:
- type – tile;
- power – 3 kW;
- heating area – 30 m²;
- fuel consumption – 0.2 kg/h;
- gearbox – yes;
- balloon - no;
- hose – yes;
- dimensions (l/w/h) – 115/225/211 mm;
- weight – 1.6 kg.
No power connection is required; the stove runs on propane/butane cylinders. Due to infrared radiation, heat is evenly distributed over the surface of objects located nearby. The heating element is protected by a steel grill.
- High efficiency
- Simple design
- Reliable build
- Sturdy ceramic panel
- Short hose
- Acrid odor from paint
Hyundai H-HG2-29-UI686
A budget option from the camping category for heating and reheating food
The inexpensive heater is designed for heating premises for various purposes: agricultural buildings, greenhouses, terraces, open construction and industrial sites, change houses. The manufacturer clarifies that the device is suitable for non-residential premises, and it can only be used for heating a summer house temporarily.
The operation is based on the combustion of a gaseous mixture in a burner with the subsequent release of infrared radiation.
One of the main advantages of the device is its compactness. The ceramic emitter does not contain asbestos. Thanks to the stand, it can work in two positions: vertically, with an inclination angle of up to 60°, and horizontally, with the emitting plane directed upward. The second position is used for heating or cooking food.
Specifications:
- type – tile;
- power – 2.9 kW;
- heating area – 28 m²;
- fuel consumption – 0.29 kg/h;
- gearbox – yes;
- balloon - no;
- hose – yes;
- dimensions (l/w/h) – 145/314/214 mm;
- weight – 2.5 kg.
The stove does not require a power connection, runs on bottled propane and is completely manually controlled. Despite its compact size, it works efficiently and quickly heats the room.
- Compact and light weight
- Simple controls
- Low gas consumption
- Low price
- Poor quality assembly
- Gas smell when turned on
Ballu BIGH-4
Economical heater for directional action
A universal device that works without being connected to a power supply.It is used for heating local areas in open areas where traditional heaters are ineffective. In residential areas, it is recommended to turn on the device for a short time. Suitable for heating greenhouses, garages, utility rooms, houses during construction.
Factory made ceramic panel passes special inspection for chips and cracks, protected on top by a steel grille. During transportation, the detachable leg is disassembled and folded, which makes the packaging more compact.
The tile is equipped with a gas control system. A sensitive thermocouple reacts to a sudden extinguishment of the flame and blocks the flow of gas to the burner. One of the advantages is silent operation.
Specifications:
- type – tile;
- power – 3-4.5 kW;
- heating area – 45 m²;
- fuel consumption – 0.32 kg/h;
- gearbox – yes;
- balloon – yes;
- hose – yes;
- dimensions (l/w/h) – 278/338/372 mm;
- weight – 2.3 kg.
The gas stove runs on 50-liter propane/butane cylinders, gas consumption from which it can be calculated in advance. Due to the functioning of the IR surface, it is not the air that is heated, but the surrounding objects.
- Excellent heating qualities
- No power required
- Heat-resistant ceramics
- Stable leg
- Rigid short hose
- Weak plastic valve
Hyundai H-HG3-25-UI777
Inexpensive universal model for homes and outdoor areas
A budget portable stove is a portable option for heating and cooking. Designed for use in residential premises and open areas, in greenhouses and utility rooms. Equipped with comfortable legs that change position and a grill grate.
The heating effect is increased due to the infrared reflector: the gas burns on the surface of the burner, the energy spreads around. At the same time, it slightly heats the air, giving off heat to surrounding objects.
The simple design and mechanical control make the device simple and understandable, rarely failing. The ceramic emitter does not contain substances hazardous to health such as asbestos.
Specifications:
- type – tile;
- power – 2.5 kW;
- heating area – 20-40 m²;
- fuel consumption – 0.22 kg/h;
- gearbox - no;
- balloon - no;
- hose - no;
- dimensions (l/w/h) – 145/225/125 mm;
- weight – 1 kg.
The stove operates from a cylinder with a propane/butane gas mixture and does not require an electrical connection. The ceramic burner is reliable and designed for a long service life.
- Small size and weight
- Clear controls
- Grill grate included
- Main gas nozzle
- The paint is burning
- No latches for the grille
- No gearbox included
Middle price segment
Elekon Power PG7B
Mobile stove for small spaces
A South Korean novelty on the Russian market, a compact portable heater in a reliable case with a comfortable handle. Designed for heating camping tents and temporary structures, but has also proven itself well as an off-season heater for country houses, workshops, garages, and small warehouses. It is often purchased for local heating of the workplace.
The stove is self-contained and does not require an electrical connection. Arson derived from piezo-an element that operates even in a humid environment.The efficiency of heat transfer is increased due to the microporous ceramic emitter, the fuel burns completely.
The metal plate on which the gas cylinder is placed warms up during operation and improves the evaporation of gas. There is a built-in pressure regulator.
Specifications:
- type - oven;
- power – 2 kW;
- heating area – 8 m²;
- fuel consumption – 0.15 kg/h;
- gearbox – built-in;
- balloon - no;
- hose - no;
- dimensions (l/w/h) – 189/376/377 mm;
- weight – 3.9 kg.
The device operates from household collet-type cans with liquefied gas with a volume of 220 g. The principle of infrared heating operates, that is, it is not the air that is heated, but the surfaces nearby.
- Simple design
- Mechanical control
- Overpressure valve
- Small heating area
- No gas cylinder included
KOVEA Power Sense (KH-2006)
Compact and lightweight IR heater
Light version Power Sense Designed for heating small country houses, garages, outbuildings, workshops. The compact device is easy to carry, so it is often purchased for hiking, hunting or fishing.
The main heat source is a tungsten emitter. There are no plastic elements in the internal structure of the heater, so over time it does not deform and does not lose functionality. The body is made of aluminum and coated with moisture-resistant paint.
The device is equipped piezo ignition, thanks to which the flame flashes when the handle is turned to supply fuel. Useful additions include a canister heating plate and an overpressure valve.
Specifications:
- type - oven;
- power – 1.04 kW;
- heating area – 10 m²;
- fuel consumption – 0.08 kg/h;
- gearbox - no;
- balloon - no;
- hose - no;
- dimensions (l/w/h) – 254/226/242 mm;
- weight – 1.4 kg.
The stove runs on small collet-type camping gas cylinders, which are inserted inside the housing into a special niche under the back cover. If you use a maximally filled cylinder, heating a 10-meter tent will take about 3 hours.
- Compact and light weight
- Economical fuel consumption
- Stable housing
- Bottom gets very hot
- There is no adapter for a household cylinder
ELITECH TP 4GI
Three-mode stove-fireplace for a summer residence
An efficient heater for use in country buildings: greenhouses, garages, workshops, utility rooms. It is often purchased for use in production and for heating warehouses. The fireplace stove operates in 3 modes. Depending on the conditions, you can set the power to 1.4/2.8/4.1 kW.
All main elements are made of metal and the outside is coated with heat-resistant, moisture-resistant paint. The heating elements are enclosed in a durable housing equipped with 4 wheels for easy movement of the device.
The unit is equipped with a thermocouple that controls the flow or blockage of gas, an oxygen sensor and a reducer, which increases the level of safety and allows the heater to be used for residential premises - but for a short period of time and subject to well-established ventilation.
Specifications:
- type - oven;
- power – 1.4-4.1 kW;
- heating area – 41 m²;
- fuel consumption – 0.29 kg/h;
- gearbox – yes;
- balloon - no;
- hose – yes;
- dimensions (l/w/h) – 220/420/730 mm;
- weight – 9.3 kg.
The stove operates on household gas cylinders with propane of various volumes, while containers up to 27 liters can be inserted inside the housing.
- Fast and efficient heating
- High degree of security
- Economical fuel consumption
- Thin body metal
- Plastic wheels wear out
- Possible manufacturing defect
PRORAB GRH 4
Three-mode device for country use
Unlike budget models, a gas ceramic heater PRORAB designed in the form of a fireplace. The body is made of high-strength metal and is equipped with four wheels for easy movement. The device is intended for heating workshops, garages, warehouses, and country houses.
The ceramic panel consists of 4 plates that heat up one after another and allow you to regulate the heat release. Heating efficiency increases due to infrared radiation: not the air, but the surrounding objects are heated, which stabilizes the temperature in the room.
The heater is equipped with a gas control system, which shuts off the fuel supply if the flame accidentally goes out. The CO2 sensor blocks the operation of the device if the concentration of carbon dioxide in the air exceeds 1.5%.
Convenient three-stage power adjustment allows you to turn on the device in economical mode.
Specifications:
- type - oven;
- power – 1.3-4.2 kW;
- heating area – 60 m²;
- fuel consumption – 0.3 kg/h;
- gearbox – yes;
- balloon - no;
- hose – yes;
- dimensions (l/w/h) – 290/430/730 mm;
- weight – 9.3 kg.
The fireplace runs on bottled propane/butane gas; containers with a volume of 5 to 50 liters can be attached to it. Cylinders up to 27 liters can be inserted into the housing by connecting through a reducer.
- Efficient heating in winter
- IR heating – 5 points
- Convenient control on the body
- Smell of gas when first starting
- Makes noise during operation
- No bottle included
High price segment
KOVEA Little Sun (KH-0203)
Compact, safe travel model
A small Korean heater is more suitable for camping conditions - heating a tent or a local area in the open air. But some users successfully use it to create comfortable conditions in a country house, garage, greenhouse or workshop - places where heating is not possible in any other way.
The design of the device includes a safe ceramic emitter with a protective grille, a metal plate for heating the gas cartridge, and an overpressure valve that blocks the flow of gas if operating parameters are violated.
For ease of carrying, the case is equipped with a plastic handle. The mechanical switch is installed on the top panel of the case, in the rear part, under the cover there is a compartment for the spray can.
Specifications:
- type - oven;
- power – 1.67 kW;
- heating area – 15 m²;
- fuel consumption – 0.12 kg/h;
- gearbox – built-in;
- balloon - no;
- hose - no;
- dimensions (l/w/h) – 277/191/343 mm;
- weight – 2.1 kg.
The heating device operates from collet-type gas cylinders; the burning time of gas from 1 cylinder is 4-5 hours. The manufacturer claims that one can is enough for the night, and recommends heating the room at maximum power, and then switching the device to economy mode.
- Lightweight and compact
- Durable plastic housing
- Quick start-up
- Power adjustment
- There is a smell of gas
- No carrying case
Timberk TGH 4200 SM1
Powerful heater for spacious rooms
One of the most popular models on the market among summer residents is an efficient and safe heating device in a durable casing. Designed for heating large rooms – up to 60 m². Adjustable power allows it to be used both in spacious areas - in warehouses and hangars, and in small rooms, for example, country houses or garages under construction.
Unlike units with the same design, the model TGH The 4200 SM1 is smaller and lighter in weight. For convenient transportation, wheels are installed.
The device has good heat dissipation. For example, it is able to increase the temperature by 10 degrees in half an hour in a 20-meter garage. To turn it on, just turn the knob and press the button. piezo ignition. If there is an accidental fall or a high concentration of carbon dioxide in the air, the device turns off.
Specifications:
- type - oven;
- power – 1.4-4.2 kW;
- heating area – 30-60 m²;
- fuel consumption – 0.31 kg/h;
- gearbox – yes;
- balloon - no;
- hose – yes;
- dimensions (l/w/h) – 380/295/550 mm;
- weight – 6.3 kg.
The stove operates from cylinders with gas mixtures, which are securely fixed in the housing. The most successful option is 5-liter containers, but 12-liter cylinders are also suitable if they are installed at an angle.
- Fast and powerful heating
- Gas control system
- Compact body
- Heats up the floor a lot
- Short hose
- Possible odor of gas
Ballu BIGH-55
Highly efficient heater made in Russia
A popular device is tested for gas leaks in the manufacturer’s laboratory, as a result of which a minimum number of devices with manufacturing defects end up on the market. Designed both for heating open areas - construction sites, restaurant and hotel patios, and for heating country houses in the off-season.
Advanced Development Fast Heat allows you to use dual heating technology: infrared and convective. The heating front panel is made of high-quality class A ceramics and is free of chips and cracks. For convection there are holes in the upper part of the housing.
Towing is carried out using reinforced chassis. The control unit is hidden in the upper part of the case. Externally, the device looks, in comparison with similar heaters, very dignified and stylish. Like all heaters of the brand Ballu, has a warranty period of 12 months and is designed for 5 years of use.
Specifications:
- type - oven;
- power – 1.55-4.2 kW;
- heating area – 60 m²;
- fuel consumption – 0.3 kg/h;
- gearbox – yes;
- balloon - no;
- hose – yes;
- dimensions (l/w/h) – 360/420/720 mm;
- weight – 8.4 kg.
The heater runs on propane-butane cylinders. For mounting cylinders with a volume of up to 27 liters, there is a special niche in the rear of the device.
- Stylish and powerful at the same time
- Heats the room quickly
- Well-functioning security system
- Reliable build
- Possible increased gas consumption
- The gearbox is noisy
- Problems with the first launch
Bartolini Pullover I Turbo Plus
Powerful model with thermal fan
The IR gas heater is designed for any utility and domestic buildings: garages, warehouses, utility rooms, workshops. As a temporary heating device, it can also be used in residential country premises, but with good ventilation.
Heating elements - ceramic panels - are enclosed inside a metal casing and transmit heat in the infrared spectrum. The design of the panels assumes maximum combustion of gas, and at the same time the absence of odor and hazardous substances in the air. To increase power it is provided fan heaterpowered by electricity.
The unit is turned off when tilted, the concentration of carbon dioxide is exceeded by more than 1.5%, or a sharp increase in the flame level. The heater cannot be called compact or light, but it is easy to move due to the wheels firmly attached to the bottom of the bottom.
Specifications:
- type - oven;
- power – 1.4-4.2 kW;
- heating area – 100 m²;
- fuel consumption – 0.33 kg/h;
- gearbox – yes;
- balloon - no;
- hose – yes;
- dimensions (l/w/h) – 430/420/780 mm;
- weight – 13 kg.
The heater runs on propane-butane. At the rear of the case there is a recess for installing 27-liter Russian-made cylinders. For additional protection, the cylinder is covered with a casing on top.
- The lid does not heat up
- Sophisticated security system
- Reliable Italian gearbox
- Thermal fan with adjustment
- Possible manufacturing defect
- Smell of gas when igniting
Recommendations for buyers
Unlike complex household appliances such as a washing machine with many operating modes, to successfully select a household gas heater with a cylinder for a garage or cottage, several important criteria must be taken into account. They relate to appearance, characteristics, main functions, degree of safety and convenience.
For open areas, powerful units in housings are suitable that reliably protect the burner from extinguishing, and other internal elements from debris and dust.
The criteria listed below should also be considered depending on the installation location and the specific needs of the user.
If a gas household air heater from bottled gas is used frequently, every little detail is important - for example, the location of the power handle, piezo ignition button or power regulator. It is much more convenient to use the switch if it is located on the top or front panel, and not hidden on the back wall.
For regular movement, there are rollers - make sure that they are made of durable plastic and rotate well. Also pay attention to whether the protective grille is firmly installed, whether there is a carrying case (for compact models), whether the cylinders are securely fastened.
Rules for safe use
A few words about the safety of household gas stoves. The main rule is to provide good, working ventilation.
Despite the manufacturer's assurances, the body of most models or the protective grille heats up during operation, so beware of burns and keep children and animals away from heating units.
In devices with three burners, ignition occurs in stages, so some of the gas may leak into the room - this can be easily determined by the specific smell. For this reason, the room or tent must be ventilated immediately after starting the heater.
To install household gas stoves, you do not need to insulate the floor or walls, but you need to ensure that flammable objects are nearby - some models have open flames.
Conclusions and useful video on the topic
Review of gas heating equipment for a summer residence:
Tips for amateur users when comparing travel heaters:
The rating includes 12 models that were positively rated by users. The selection took into account technical characteristics, functionality, ease of use, and potential problems. Among them are both new products and long-proven units.
When choosing a heating device, focus on specific conditions of use: one that is great for heating a garage will be inappropriate in camp conditions, and vice versa. And remember that safety comes first, especially when using gas stoves and stoves in enclosed spaces.
