Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Gas Heater
Are you thinking of buying a gas heater? We all know that a furnace or gas heater is a necessity when you live in super-cold regions, and you definitely want to own an advanced and high-tech one. Because, even with the perfect insulation, the cold air just finds its way in! A good heater can add comforting warmth to your space and can be a great help to surviving those cold months.
There are many considerations linked to buying a gas heater. It is important to understand that not every heater will meet your requirements, or be suitable for your home/office. Everybody wants to ensure that he has bought the right appliance for their home. We have made a “what-not-to-do” list for you to avoid mistakes when buying a gas heater.
1. Selecting the wrong type of fuel
Heaters are built to be fitted to those areas where only a particular gas type is installed and they do not work with other fuels. The two primary fuels for gas heaters are LPG and natural gas. Natural gas reaches the heater through a pipe, while the LPG comes in a tank or cylinder, and then that tank or cylinder is connected to the heater. Which type you need depends on the area where you will install your heater. For inbuilt heaters, you will need a natural gas heater which matches your interior decor. While for the free-standing or outdoor heaters you will buy one that works with LPG. For your gas heater installation, you can hire a professional from Quick Air, our techs check your connection and make sure you have chosen the correct form of heater for the fuel.
2. Choosing the wrong type of gas heater
This mistake is the second part of the first mistake. Not only you can buy the wrong fuel type that will be unsuitable for your gas heater, you can also choose the wrong gas heater. Various types of gas heaters are grouped as flued or portable. The flued heater uses a natural gas connection, while the portable use natural gas or LPG. Choosing the type of gas heater is based on the purpose. For example, how many times you need to use it, whether they will be used in larger or smaller spaces, and if you want a heater that will blend coherently with your interior décor. You can always call Quick Air to hire an expert gasfitter to give you expert advice about gas heater service for your place.
3. Choosing the wrong size
Every type of gas heater comes in different shapes and models. If you buy a gas heater that is too small, it will not generate enough warmth to your space, and getting a big heater for a smaller area will be too costly and can take up excessive space in your room. One more factor for knowing the right size for your heater is, find out its output. The higher output means it will provide more heat and use more gas. Knowing the right output is very important to make sure that your heater is solid enough to heat up your room without using fuel/ power unnecessarily, resulting in a higher bill.
To make sure your heater’s output is correct for your space; call Quick Air for professional advice and assistance at 1300 730 896.