Types of Gas Heaters

Now a Supplier of Gas Fired Units For NYC Area

NorWest Air Conditioning & Heating Service now supplies gas fired units. We specialize in PTAC units and can help you navigate the market for gas fired units. Here are the different types of gas heaters you will find in the marketplace:

1) vented heater

2) vent-free heaters

3) wall furnaces

Gas heaters will differ from other heaters due to their fuel type. A gas heater relies on natural gas or liquid propane, whereas other types of heaters are powered by electricity or a combination of the two. Let NorWest guide you and supply you with the best gas fired units in the area. Located in Maspeth, New York, we provide our services for customers throughout the greater New York City area. Now, let's take a look at some of the most commonly purchased gas heaters on the market.

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Vented Heaters

A vented heater is a great machine that runs on either natural gas or liquid propane fuel sources. Many typically use a vented heater inside of a home to heat spaces ranging from 300 square feet to 3,000 square feet. A vented heater is on the more expensive side of the heating equation, but they are also likely the best return on investment since they are often a one-and-done solution. Vented heaters come in different options, such as wall or space heaters.

Wall Furnaces

A wall furnace is a subset of a vented heater. The installation of a wall furnace happens between the studs of the wall itself and a room's drywall. Wall furnaces work by drawing in cool air from the bottom, heating it, and then expelling it from the top. You will most often find a wall furnace for home additions, apartments, and smaller homes.

Vent-Free Heaters

Vent-free heaters are essentially an auxiliary heat source for rooms that may need a little extra heat, like a sunroom. These heaters are typically available in gas, liquid propane, and dual fuel setups and usually can cover a space of about 200 to 1,200 square feet. When you opt for vent-free heating, you have the option of choosing between blue flame and infrared heat.

♦ Blue Flame: A blue flame heater functions by ultimately warming the air in the room where the heater is installed, but will not heat the objects. They heat using a blower that spreads the warm air throughout the space. So this sort of heater is perfect for insulated spaces. However, blue flame heaters may take a little longer to heat the room, but are a more energy-efficient option to there infrared or radiant counterpart. A blue flame heater operates around a 99.9% efficiency.

♦ Infrared or Radiant: An infrared heater uses an electromagnetic radiation to heat objects that are in the house or given area. What this means is that the heat is directly transferred in the process, which allows for the warmth to be achieved much quicker. However, due to this transference of energy, the infrared heaters have more safety precautions. Furniture, clothing, and children should be kept a reasonable distance from this heater.