Are Gas Heaters Safe for Indoor Use?

The most common heating system options on the market are electric and gas heaters. If you were wanting to switch from using electric appliances and go with a gas heater, something to be mindful of is safety. First and foremost, gas heaters are safe for indoor! Gas heaters are safe for indoor use, and as long as you are mindful of the safety tips, they will only make your heater safer. One way to make your gas heater safe at all times is by ensuring your gas heater apparatus (i.e., cylinder) is duly checked and adequately maintained from time to time.

As you transition from a long summer to preparing for the winter ahead and switch on your gas heater for the first time, it's crucial to check for any potential gas leaks. Additionally, after being idle during the summer months, your appliances may have accumulated dust, which can burn when you start using them and create an unpleasant odor. Therefore, it's advisable to clean the dust off your appliances before use. Lastly, be mindful of any broken or damaged gas pipes, and conduct a quick check of the gas supply through the meter of the device.

While indoors, never use an outdoor heater, even in the event of an emergency. Bringing them inside can cause sudden combustions and large flames due to limited ventilation and no restriction to the production of gases (i.e., nitric oxide and carbon monoxide), which can result in an actual house fire.

Furthermore, the gases that outdoor gas heaters give off may cause specific health issues. Specifically, one can get carbon monoxide poisoning from the gas released by the heater. So, whether you are using an outdoor gas heater inside your house or an indoor gas heater, do not waste time switching off the gas appliance if you feel the following symptoms:

• Dizziness
• Breathlessness
• Chest pain
• Nausea
• Headache
• Flu-like symptoms and itchy nose

You may consider indoor gas heaters safe in comparison to outdoor gas heaters, but any appliance can get faulty anytime, and that may happen to indoor heating appliances too. The above-given symptoms indicate your indoor heating appliance is defective. Therefore, to avoid and deal with such conditions in the future, your gas appliances should be installed by professional and registered installers.