Windowless Air Conditioner Solutions – Evaporative Cooler

Riddle.
What kind of room has no doors or Windows? A mushroom. Haha.

But what kind of room actually has no windows?

I can think of a few… A recording studio, the basement, storage shed, garage, laundry room, converted closet… It starts to be a pretty big list when you start trying to think of all the kinds of rooms that don’t have Windows.

There’s all kinds of scenarios where rooms are built without windows for one reason or another. And it seems that these rooms pretty much always lack Air conditioning.

So what do you do when you have a room with no windows but you need air conditioning?

One Windowless Air Conditioner Solution is a portable evaporative cooler

If you’re doing a search on Google for a windowless air conditioner, evaporative coolers are pretty much the only suggestion that you will get.

So what exactly is a portable evaporative cooler?

An evaporative cooler is an air conditioner that uses a fan blowing over water to cool the air with evaporation.

Kind of similar to the feeling you get from the wind blowing over a pool.

A cool breeze.

What makes a portable evaporative cooler a good option for a room that does not have any windows?

It’s because they do not exhaust heat in any form.

Other portable air conditioners or window air conditioners use a refrigerated air cooling method that creates a large amount of heat that exhausts either through a hose or by sitting in the window.

But when you do not have a window, you do not have anywhere to exhaust the Heat.

Portable Air coolers come in different size packages. Larger ones have wheels for mobility while smaller ones are more like the size of a small ice chest with a handle that you can carry it around by.

Portable evaporative cooler downsides

1. Water

The number one maintenance that a portable evaporative cooler requires is filling it with water.

And of course the mess that comes along with filling it with water.

Some air coolers have removable basins that you can fill under a faucet similar to a humidifier, other types you have to externally fill the water by carrying the water to the machine.

And most modern air coolers have a compartment to put ice into them.(optional)

There are larger portable air coolers that have a garden hose hookup so that you do not have to continuously carry water to the machine.

2. Mold and bacteria

Related to the first required maintenance of filling the air cooler with water,

Is the necessity of dumping the water that is not used out of the air cooler when you are done.

Stagnant water can start growing bacteria and getting moldy in as little as 48 hours.

So it is a requirement to keep an air cooler clean and dry when it is not in use.

Turning on an air cooler that has germy stagnant water in it,

will distribute all the germs and bacteria in the water, into the air where you will breathe it.

Airborne mold can cause symptoms similar to the flu or pneumonia.

And there’s also a disease called legionnaires that originates from bacteria growing in water.

Nothing you want to mess around with.

3. Don’t cool very well in humid climates

Another issue with evaporative air coolers is that they use humidity as a source of cooling off the air.

But when the air is already humid, adding more humidity to the air makes the air feel hotter .

And that kind of makes using an evaporative cooler pretty much useless in the high humidity months or if you live in an area that has a higher year-round humidity.

Summary

A portable evaporative cooler is a windowless air conditioner solution.

While most air conditioners require that you have a window to exhaust the heat that they create while cooling,

Evaporative coolers do not create any heat at all. So in turn they do not require a window to vent any heat.

But they do require a little more maintenance in that they have to be continually filled with water.

And they must be cleaned and left dry when not in use.

And one of the biggest issues with evaporative coolers is that they do not work in high humidity.

Which describes a large portion of the world as well as a couple of the months in summer where temperatures are at their hottest.

Windowless Air Conditioner Solutions – Through the Wall

Finding a solution to cool off a room with no windows is not always the easiest thing to do.

Adding in other things into the equation like needing a room to be quiet besides cool, can add a whole another layer of difficulty.

One solution for a windowless air conditioner is using a window air conditioner through the wall

Using a window air conditioner straight through a wall can be a solution:

A. if you have a room with no windows but at least one of the walls is an outside wall.

In other words you have a wall that is on the other side of the wall, outside of the house. The same kind of wall that you would normally have a window in.

(This is a good place to point out that if you are willing to cut a hole through your wall to put a window air conditioner in it,

Installing a window instead, maybe the better play.}

You can always put a window air conditioner into a window and when you don’t need the air conditioner, have a window for light or fresh air, etc.

B. Or you have a wall that leads to an area that is suitable for exhausting Heat into.

In this scenario, one of the walls in the room that you need air conditioning in leads to a storage area, like a garage or a permanent storage area that won’t be affected by the exhaust.

Keep in mind that you will also have to have a bucket underneath the air conditioner to capture any dripping caused by the condensation the air conditioner creates.

Why do you need a wall that leads outside?

Window air conditioners exhaust heat out of the rear and drip condensation water through a drain hole.

They are also excessively noisy on the side of the air conditioner that sits on the outdoor side of the air conditioner.

Every once in awhile I will hear somebody ask why can’t they just bring the window air conditioner inside of the house and set it on a table

And that would be an awesome solution if it weren’t for the amount of heat that a window air conditioner creates through the rear while pumping cold air out of the front.

The result will not only be canceling out the cool air with the heat, it would raise the humidity in the room and cause condensation to form all over everything around it.

Not to mention the noise from the compressor in the air conditioner would drown out all the other sounds in the room.

Obviously cutting a hose to the wall is not the easiest ideal to come to terms with.

Especially if you are talking about a wall inside of the house.

But there are all kinds of scenarios where people use storage areas and other types of rooms that don’t have windows for offices and crafting rooms for instance.

Summary

A window air conditioner can still be a windowless air conditioner if you have a wall that you can put the air conditioner through.

The stipulation is that the outside of the wall is either outdoors or is in an area where the exhaust coming out of the rear of the air conditioner will not affect anything.

Putting an air conditioner through the wall is a good solution in certain circumstances.

But obviously not for all circumstances.

Getting air conditioning into a room with no windows is a problem that requires thinking outside of the box.

Windowless Air Conditioner -What Are Some Options?

What do you do for AC when you do not have any windows?

What kind of air conditioner would qualify as a windowless air conditioner?

This is a problem that can come up when you are using a renovated basement as a living space.

It can also be an issue when you are in a room that is inside of another room.

For instance, my family recently built a separate closed in shop inside our garage to use as a crafting area and a studio area to record music and videos in.

The walls of the shop consist of a brick wall that leads to the outside, a wall that’s connected to the inside kitchen and two walls that are inside of the garage.

The air conditioning option that we decided on was to put a window air conditioner through one of the walls that leads into the garage.

It’s a good solution because we don’t use the garage much other than to park the cars and store tools and such.

And the heat that is exhausted from the window air conditioner goes into the garage. And it’s really not a problem. The condensation drips into a bucket.

That’s just one example of something that can be done to get AC into a room with no windows.

There are a few options for getting air conditioning into a room that does not have any windows.

1. Through the wall air conditioner
2. Evaporative cooling
3. Mini split AC
4. Tying in new ductwork and creating a new zone in your central heat and air set up.
5. Portable air conditioning that duct into the ceiling

1. Through the wall air conditioner.

A through the wall air conditioner can be a simple as putting a window air conditioner through the wall instead of into a window.

Another type of through the wall air conditioner is the air conditioner units that you see in a lot of hotels. These air conditioners are called PTAC air conditioning or packaged terminal air conditioning.

PTAC air conditioning require a much larger hole through the wall than a window air conditioner. But they are also commercial air conditioners that can perform well in a very large room.

The main thing you have to have for this to work is for one of the walls to be a wall that is connected to the outdoors. Or like in the example above, a wall in which you do not care whether the heat from an AC exhaust there.

Through the wall air conditioners can also be purchased as combination heater units which as you know, is perfect for the other half of the year.

2. Evaporative cooling

Evaporative coolers come in many portable styles that do not require a window to sit in or to exhaust heat out of.

But they do require frequent refills of water or a continuous water line connected into the air conditioner.

Evaporative coolers work better in dry climates. And are not a good ideal for areas that have a lot of year-round humidity.

And not the best solution if you have to carry the water long distances or up and down stairs.

But for apartments where there is less than adequate AC throughout the building, evaporative cooling is an option that doesn’t take any modifications to the walls or ceiling.

In a lot of ways, evaporative coolers are the best option for a windowless air conditioner.

3. Mini split

Mini Split air conditioners are a type of HVAC system ( central heat and air) that can be installed into a room or a whole house that doesn’t require any windows.

With this set up, there is a compressor that is installed outdoors and routed to as many rooms as you desire through external hoses.

This gives you an HVAC type effect without the cost of installing an entire HVAC system and ducting the entire house. Which can be very expensive in an already finished home.

Mini splits also give you the advantage of being able to heat the same rooms.

4. Splitting an HVAC zone

Running ductwork to a room with no windows can be an option.

This can work okay if you have a room where there are multiple vents that don’t warrant it.

In other words you have a room that doesn’t need as many vents and you want to route One to a different room.

I’ve seen this work where someone took the ducting off of one vent inside of a kitchen/dining area and extended it to reach into a garage that was modified to live in.

This left him with one vent in the kitchen, and one vent extending into the garage.

Which of course, left less cooling in the kitchen, but added cooling to the garage.

This is a fairly simple modification that will work to a certain extent.

Just don’t expect a huge result because you were basically taking the cooling from one room and cutting it in half to use it in two rooms.

Don’t expect to call in a professional for this. This is definitely a gamblers project.

But it’s a fairly simple operation that you can do yourself with some duct tape, some extra duct, a sleeve to connect to the existing duct, and a new vent for the room that you’re running the duct to.

And if you don’t get the result you want, it will be pretty easy to remove it and return it back to the way it was.

5. New HVAC zone

Adding a new zone to your existing HVAC is a possibility if you have a system that is big enough to handle the extra room.

Adding a new HVAC zone will require installing a zone control panel, new thermostats, and adding zone dampers into your existing duct.

In other words, having a professional price it and do the work for you.

6. Exhausting a portable air conditioner into the Attic.

Portable air conditioners typically require a window to exhaust the heat from the air conditioner out of.

But what if you have a windowless room that needs AC?

This idea can work if you have a room that has an attic that is connected to the ceiling.

If so, you do have the possibility of exhausting your portable air conditioner into the Attic instead of out of a window.

The Attic is an area that is generally very warm already. And usually comes with some type of vent for the hot air to escape.

So adding a little extra heat from the exhaust of a portable air conditioner is not going to be a problem.

This method will take a little bit of modification to your ceiling. Which if it’s done right, will look intentional and not add a huge eyesore to your room.

The idea is to put a vent into your ceiling and run the hose from the portable AC into the vent, instead of a window.

So finding a vent that matches the connection of the hose on your portable AC is going to be the best. Not only for what it looks like but for sealing it up.

Summing it up

Finding ideals for a windowless air conditioner can be a little bit of a challenge.

The most obvious windowless air conditioner is going to be in the evaporative cooler.

Evaporative coolers do not need a window to exhaust any heat out of.

But they do require continuous refills of water.

And they do not work too well in humid conditions.

Some other ideals to get AC into a windowless room;

1.Put a window air conditioner through the wall,

2.Use PTAC air conditioning ( hotel air conditioners)

3.Have another HVAC zone installed.

And if you like to think outside of the box,

4.You can split an existing HVAC zone,

Or exhaust a portable air conditioner into an attic instead of through a window.

Remember, any modifications you do to your ceiling are going to be there whether you end up using an ideal or not.

This article is in no way professional advice.

These are just things that I have seen done that will hopefully spark your own imagination, and help you get your windowless room cooled off during the summer.

Is It Safe to Sleep with a Propane Heater?

Indoor heat is a necessity in the winter. There is no getting around it.

And there is no getting around the fact that the temperature gets colder when the Sun goes down and it’s time to sleep.

And for the many people that have inadequate heating in their home, it is a tough call to tell somebody that they shouldn’t sleep with a space heater running.

The truth is that it is unsafe to sleep with a space heater.

There is no company or business that’s going to tell you that it is okay to leave a space heater unattended even if unattended even if that means you’re in the same room with it, asleep.

The amount of house fires that are started by space heaters is astronomical. And deaths caused by fires originating from space heaters are also insanely high.

If a company were to tell you it is okay to sleep with a space heater, the resulting lawsuits, even from one fire, would bury them before they got started.

But unsaid, it is known that people are going to sleep with the space heater running at some point.

And that is why safety is the number one priority when purchasing a space heater.

And even more so if the space heater in question uses a gas like propane.

Is it safe to sleep with the propane heater?

It is not safe to sleep with a propane heater.

But if a person was in a position where the only heat they had available was a propane heater,

Here’s a couple of things to think about.

1.Only use a propane heater rated for indoor use.

Never use an outdoor propane heater inside of a house. They are meant to be outside because ventilation is not an issue when you are burning propane outdoors.

Indoor propane heaters have an oxygen depletion sensor that shuts them down if the oxygen in the room becomes too low.

2. Ventilation

Indoor propane heaters have an oxygen depletion sensor because there is a chance that the oxygen can become too low in a room while heating with propane.

That means that you should provide extra ventilation to a room when you are using a propane heater. Even cracking the window a little bit.

3. Carbon monoxide detector

One of the reasons heating with propane can be considered dangerous is because propane creates carbon monoxide as a byproduct.

Carbon monoxide can lead to poisoning or even death at too high of a level.
And even scarier, you cannot smell it or taste it.

A carbon monoxide detector is a must when using a propane heater.

4. Propane detector

Even if you have a carbon monoxide detector, it will not tell you if you have a propane leak coming from your heater.

A propane detector will ensure that you are alerted if there is a propane leak.

They can also be purchased bundled together with a carbon monoxide detector, as well as other natural gas alerts.

5. Plenty of space

One of the biggest reasons that fires get started from using a space heater is that they are placed too closely to items that can catch fire.

Never place a space heater too close to a combustible item like a bed or curtains.

6. Keep items off of the heater.

Never use a space heater to dry your clothes or to hang your clothes.

Summary

No one’s ever going to tell you that it’s safe to sleep with a space heater. Including me.

But anytime that you are using a space heater, especially a space heater that uses propane gas, you should take extra precautions.

1. Only use a propane heater that is rated for indoor use.

2. Ensure that there is plenty of ventilation. Oxygen can be displaced by carbon monoxide if you do not have proper ventilation.

3. Carbon monoxide detector and propane detector.
A carbon monoxide detector will alarm you when the carbon monoxide in the room becomes too high.
A propane detector will alarm you if you have a propane leak.

4. Make sure the heater has plenty of space around it and that you do not have anything on or hanging off of the heater. Like clothes for instance.

Do You Need Ventilation When Using a Propane Heater?

Propane is a very clean burning gas that is cheaper than heating with electricity and can be used for heating where there is no electricity.

But it does have a bit of a downside in that it creates Carbon Monoxide as a byproduct when it does not fully combust or is used at a large volume.

Carbon Monoxide, when it is breathed, can make you sick and even lead to death. That is why it is called carbon monoxide poisoning.

That is also why even though propane is a clean burning gas, it also requires that you take the proper precautions while using a propane heater to warm your area.

Do you need ventilation when using a propane heater?

Outdoor propane heaters do not require extra ventilation because they are as you say “in their natural habitat”.
Any carbon monoxide created while using one dissipates naturally in the wind.

On the other hand

Propane heaters that are rated for indoor use have a number of safety precautions built in to help protect you.

An oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) shuts the heater down when it senses that there is not enough oxygen in the room.

The reason there would not be enough oxygen in the room is that it is being displaced by carbon monoxide.

But even though that is an awesome feature, it does not however detect carbon monoxide or detect propane.

That is why that while using a propane heater indoors, even if it is rated for indoor use,

It is suggested that you provide extra ventilation and that you install a carbon monoxide detector as well as a propane and natural gas detector.

Rotten eggs

Propane in its natural form is completely odorless. For that reason, it has a chemical called Mercaptan added to it. The result is a smell that is similar to rotten eggs.

If you have a propane leak, the first indication is the rotten smell coming from the heater or Propane tank.

That’s the signal to turn the heater off and get it fixed.

But depending on the smell itself is not full proof. There are many things that can blind your sense of smell

What about the garage?

The garage is a grey area when it comes to heating with propane.

If the garage is small enough then an indoor propane heater like a Little Buddy will give you plenty of heat.

But if you have a large garage, then you’ll probably want an industrial size heater.

But either way, you will need ventilation.

Summary

Do you need ventilation when using a propane heater?

Propane heaters are specifically rated for indoor or outdoor use.

When you are using an outdoor propane heater outside where it belongs, the wind provides all the ventilation you need.

Indoor propane heaters come with extra precautions as a necessity because of the lack of ventilation inside of a house or building.

An oxygen depletion sensor is installed on indoor propane heaters to shut the heater down in case the oxygen in the room becomes too low.

If the oxygen becomes too low, then the result is carbon monoxide. Which can lead to poisoning or even death.

Providing the extra ventilation will ensure that your oxygen depletion sensor never has to shut down your heater and that your room does not fill up with carbon monoxide.

Are Propane Heaters Safe to Breathe?

Propane gas is a very clean burning gas that at the right levels is very safe. But at high levels it can produce carbon monoxide.

That’s why propane heaters are sold both as indoor heaters and as outdoor heaters separately.

Indoor propane heaters are specifically designed to be used indoors.

And outdoor propane heaters are designed to be used outdoors.

Indoor propane heaters come with extra safety precautions that protect against any threat of carbon monoxide poisoning occurring because of the propane that is being burned.

Outdoor propane heaters are not required to have the same level of safety precautions as indoor heaters because any carbon monoxide that is produced while the heater is being used, dissipates very quickly and easily.

Are propane heaters safe to breathe?

Yes propane heaters are safe to breathe around.

Indoor propane heaters are outfitted with extra precautions to ensure safe breathing indoors,

And any carbon monoxide that is produced by an outdoor propane heater, quickly dissipates because of wind and airflow it comes with being outdoors.

Carbon monoxide detectors

In a perfect world, appliances work forever and never break down.

The same goes for a propane heater or any other type of heater that you have in the house or outside.

Heaters eventually go out.

And it’s for that reason , Carbon monoxide detectors are always a good idea when using a propane heater indoors.

And yes it is true that propane has a chemical additive called Mercaptan that causes propane to have a very sour smell similar to rotten eggs or a rotting corpse,

And it is put there precisely for you to be able to smell it and identify it if a leak were to occur.

But that also puts you in a position of having to rely on your sense of smell even when it’s not functioning at full capacity.

Space heaters are generally used in the winter when the outdoor temperature is cold. That also happens to be the time of the year when colds and viruses are at their peak.

And viruses are one of the big reasons that people lose their sense of smell.

That’s just one example of why relying on your sense of smell alone is not a good idea when it comes to carbon monoxide.

Carbon monoxide detectors will alert you if your propane heater has a leak whether or not you can smell the propane or not.

You can also purchase carbon monoxide detectors that are bundled in with other types of detectors like a propane detector as well as other natural gas and explosive gases. Click here.

Summary

Are propane heaters safe to breathe?

It is safe to breathe around a propane heater provided that you are using a propane heater that is specifically rated to be used indoors, or you are using it outside where any kind of carbon monoxide will easily dissipate.

Propane is a very clean burning gas but at high levels can produce carbon monoxide.

That’s why propane heaters are rated as either an indoor propane heater or an outdoor propane heater.

The difference is that indoor propane heaters have extra precautions to keep you safe against any threat that would cause you not to be able to breathe.

But even though that is the case, it’s always suggested that you use carbon monoxide detectors anytime that you are using a fuel burning stove or heater indoors. That includes the chimney that you are burning wood in.

Do Little Buddy Heaters Produce Carbon Monoxide?

The Little Buddy is a popular brand of indoor propane heater and propane heaters can release carbon monoxide if it is burned in too high of volume or if there is a malfunction in your heating appliance.

And carbon monoxide is poisonous and can result in making you sick or even death if not detected and rectified.

The Little Buddy propane heater does not burn propane in high volume and is a properly working appliance. But like any other appliance, if there is a malfunction with the heater, then there is a chance of the heater producing carbon monoxide.

As a propane heater intended for indoor use, it comes with the standard oxygen depletion sensor that will shut the heater off if it senses that the oxygen in the surrounding area is lowering.

A very nice feature since the absence of oxygen is the introduction of carbon monoxide.

Propane is actually a very clean burning gas that is very safe to use to heat a room or even a house. That is as long as the heater, like the Little Buddy, is rated for indoor use.

What’s the difference between an indoor and an outdoor propane heater?

Because rooms that are inside a house are normally tightly sealed,

Indoor propane heaters come with extra precautions to guard against the threat of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Oxygen depletion sensors automatically shut the machinery off if they sense the oxygen level going down in the room.

Outdoor propane heaters are not required to have the same standard of safety precautions because any carbon monoxide that is created while burning, dissipates very quickly outside.

Carbon Monoxide detectors

And while using a indoor propane heater like the little buddy is not dangerous and the threat of carbon monoxide poisoning is very low while using it,

Carbon monoxide detectors are inexpensive and should be employed anytime that there is propane gas, natural gas, or even wood burning in your home to produce heat.

In most states it’s actually the law to have a carbon monoxide detector in your home if you use any sort of gas or have a fireplace.

And though the little buddy propane heater is well built and precautions have been added to ensure your safety, appliances can break.

Summary

Do Little Buddy Heaters Produce Carbon Monoxide?

Little buddy heaters are indoor propane heaters that are properly rated for indoor use.

That means that they have precautions built-in to help ensure that carbon monoxide poisoning does not ever happen.

There is very little threat of carbon monoxide being released while using a little buddy propane heater.

But like any appliance, propane gas heaters can malfunction for any number of reasons.

A malfunctioning propane heater can definitely be a threat of carbon monoxide poisoning.

For this reason, before using a indoor propane heater or any other type of heater that burns fuel or wood,

You should install carbon monoxide detectors in your home or business.

Carbon monoxide detectors are fairly inexpensive and are often combined with Propane and other natural and explosive gas detectors in the same unit.

And since installing Carbon monoxide detectors is actually the law in most States, you probably already have them.

And this article may just be a reminder to make sure that they are working and that the battery is fresh.

Do You Need a Carbon Monoxide Detector with a Propane Heater?

Carbon monoxide can be an issue anytime that there is fuel being burned as a source of heat.

It’s for this reason that almost every state has a law in place that requires carbon monoxide detectors in some capacity whether it be in homes or daycares.

At the very least it is highly encouraged to have a carbon monoxide detector in your home.

Carbon monoxide is invisible, tasteless, odorless, and is a hazard to your health.

Carbon monoxide poisoning can even result in death. It’s not be toyed with obviously.

A properly functioning propane heater will produce nearly zero carbon monoxide.

But a malfunction in a propane heater can cause incomplete combustion. Which will lead to the presence of carbon monoxide.

And could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

Do you need a carbon monoxide detector with a propane heater?

Carbon monoxide detectors are inexpensive and should be employed anytime you are using a propane heater. For any heater that uses gas.

And since the probability of you already having carbon monoxide detectors installed, it’s always a good time to make sure that they are working and that the battery is good.

Other Propane Heater safety measures

Oxygen depletion sensor (ODS)

Propane heaters that are meant for indoor use come with an oxygen depletion sensor as a standard protection mechanism.

This is a safety feature that causes the heater to shut off when the oxygen around the heater becomes depleted.

This is important because when the oxygen becomes low, it creates a void where carbon monoxide will fill it.

If the oxygen depletion sensor shuts down the heater, although there is a good chance of carbon monoxide, the ODS sensor will not detect it.

Another reason that a carbon monoxide detector is a must when using a propane heater indoors.

Propane additives

Propane is completely odor free at its origin. For that reason, a harmless chemical called Mercaptan is added to let you know when there is a leak.

The smell is similar to rotten eggs or a dead animal. So there is no mistaking when you smell it.

But relying on the sense of smell is not full proofed. One of symptoms common to cold and flu season is a reduced sense of smell.

For that reason, it is highly suggested that in addition to a carbon monoxide detector that you use a propane gas detector.

Multi function detectors like the Kidde Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide Detector & Propane, Natural, & Explosive Gas Detector

will add a higher level of protection from the threat of a propane leak or any other natural or explosive gas and serve a carbon monoxide detector in one.

Summary

Do you need a carbon monoxide detector with a propane heater?

A Carbon monoxide detector is highly suggested with the use of a propane because even though a propane heater may come with an oxygen depletion sensor, it does not have a carbon monoxide detector on board.

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be deadly and is not something worth risking since the price of a carbon monoxide detector is fairly inexpensive.

Many people opt for multi-detectors that can measure carbon monoxide as well as gases like propane and other natural gases. And sound a loud alarm when they are detected.

Can You Use a Propane Heater Indoors?

If you are like me, you would probably say that a propane heater should not be used indoors.

It would seem pretty obvious. A heater that burns dangerous gas in the house? I’m thinking no.

But I would be wrong.

A little research reminded me that natural gas is used inside of the house in some fashion every single day.

The Central heat and air system burns gas, the oven in the stove uses gas (unless you have an electric stove top). Gas burning dryers are also very popular.

So it is definitely not a new thing to use gas to heat and cook inside of the house.

Propane is no different.

Can you use a propane heater indoors?

Propane heaters can be used indoors provided that they are specifically marked and rated for indoor use.

Indoor propane heaters have extra precautions to guard against carbon monoxide poisoning.

Propane is actually a very clean burning gas and with the right precautions, it is a very economical way to heat a room.

But remember, Not all propane heaters are built the same and they are not all intended to be used indoors.

What’s the difference between an indoor propane heater and an outdoor propane heater?

Indoor propane heaters come with tighter safety precautions to prevent CO2 poisoning.

Oxygen Depletion sensors monitor the air quality as the heater is operating. If the oxygen level in the room becomes too low, it causes the heater to automatically shut off.

You probably have carbon monoxide detectors already in your house.

Because it is the law.

Household carbon monoxide detectors are required in any room that has a fireplace or heater, as per the carbon monoxide safety act.

Smoke detectors are also required.

This may be a reminder to check the batteries and make sure all your CO2 detectors are fully functioning.

Propane gas itself also has an extra layer of protection because of the way it is sold.

Because Carbon monoxide is odorless and tasteless, additives that create a smell like rotten eggs are added to propane so that a leak can be easily identifiable.

The smell will alert you to turn the propane heater off immediately so you can identify where it is leaking and have it fixed.

Outdoor propane heaters are meant to be used in open air surroundings.

It is because propane dissipates very easily in the open air.

And because of this, there is no possibility of CO2 build up.

Can you use an outdoor propane heater indoors?

It is not recommended to use an outdoor propane heater indoors ever.

Outdoor propane heaters do not have the same safety precautions to protect you against CO2 poisoning that indoor heaters do.

They are all so much more powerful and hotter than you need to have inside of the house.

Just a brief look at the amount of BTUs that each uses makes it pretty obvious.

The average indoor propane heater is around 5,000 to 30,000 BTUs whereas an outdoor patio heater is around the 46,000 BTU mark. Forced air propane heaters can get up there in the 60,000 BTU range.

Quite a significant difference in the amount of power between them.

Should you use an outdoor propane heater in the garage?

You definitely start to get into a gray area when you are talking about using a propane heater in an area that is typically more open than the inside of the house. But it is not so open that it qualifies for being outside.

Propane heaters are not one size fits all. And neither are garages.

If you have a small garage and intend to keep it closed while you are working, then using an indoor propane heater will probably suffice and be a much safer option.

If you have a larger garage, then having a larger heater is going to be a better option. But remember as the size of the heater increases, the more ventilation that you will need will increase.

And having a heater so big that you have to keep the garage door open to use it is probably not the result you were looking for either.

And it’s important to remember that garages often double as storage areas where paint cans and other types of combustibles like gas and oil are often kept.

Keeping these items away from a heater is the utmost of importance.

But if you have a large garage that is well ventilated, there are certainly options available for you.

Forced air propane heaters can heat up a room as large as 3000 square feet.

Ceiling mounted propane heaters can also be a great option to keep the heater off of the floor and away from debris and combustibles that are often found in shops and garages.

Propane heaters can literally be found in just about every size for everyone’s needs.

Summary

Can you use a propane heater indoors?

Propane heaters can be used indoors as long as they are marked for indoor use.

Indoor propane heaters are outfitted with safety precautions to help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning that outdoor heaters are not.

Indoor propane heaters that are intended to be used inside of a house are much smaller and do not create nearly the heat as an outdoor heater would.

An outdoor propane heater is specifically intended for use in the open air. And it does not come with the same carbon monoxide precautions.

But there is a grey area.

Propane heaters are very popular for use in garages.

Garages tend to be more open and have better ventilation than inside of the house.

But they are not so open that they do not warrant any type of safety precautions.

Garages are not all one size and neither are garage heaters.

And as the heaters get bigger and hotter, there tends to be less information provided on the CO2 safety side.

There seems to be a built-in acceptance that you are smart enough not to put too big of a heater into, too small of a space.

Ventilation is the key.

I think that the smart money is on using carbon monoxide detectors anywhere that you have a propane heater burning.

Regardless if it’s a small indoor heater, a full size outdoor heater, or a heater that you are using in the garage.

What is the Advantage of a Tower Fan?

Fans come in a lot of different shapes and sizes. And you can argue that each style has specific characteristics that make them better than others.

And each type of fan has a type of room that it is better paired with.

For instance, a drum fan that works well in a shop or garage area is not exactly what you want in a living room.

And though there are many fans that are basically utility fans that are not meant to look like anything special,

When it comes to your living room or your bedroom, you probably want something that fits better in with your furniture and decor.

A tower fan may be just what you’re looking for.

Let’s take a look at a couple of the outstanding characteristics of a tower fan that make it more useful for a living room or bedroom area. Of

What is the advantage of a tower fan?

Tower fans have more than one advantage including:

Aesthetically pleasing
No exposed blades

Take up less room
Blade design that moves a lot of air.

1. Aesthetically pleasing

Compared to other types of fans like a box fan or a pedestal fan, tower fans are designed to look like they fit in with the décor of a room.

Compared to the usual large circular frame that many fans use, a tower fan is a simple, straight up and down and aesthetically pleasing fan.

2. Take up less room

Similarly to the aesthetic look of a tower fan is the capacity to hide for tuck away a tower fan.

The small narrow size of a tower fan does not only allow it to blend in easy, it allows it to be tucked away in a corner much easier than another type of fan.

Most tower fans are only about 3 and 1/2 ft. tall at about 6 in around.

3. No exposed blades

The blades on a tower fan are hidden completely behind a vent grill that is very hard to get your hands or fingers into.

This one feature adds a dimension of safety that makes it a clear contender when you are searching for a fan style that is safe for baby or toddler to be around.

Tower fans also come in completely bladeless styles that make it impossible to ever get a finger into a fan blade as it is moving.

4. Moves more air

Tower fans come in a couple of main styles.

One that has a long cylinder blade and one that has no blade at all.

Both styles are very safe and move a lot of air.

The style with the long cylinder blade is the more popular. The length of the cylinder blade means that you have more air moving along a longer length than you get with other types of circular fans.

This type of tower fan is very popular for bedrooms because the height of the fan makes it a very good option for a fan that you can sleep with.

The other type of tower fan is the bladeless fan. These fans are the most technologically advanced fans available but they have not yet reached the level of popularity of the standard tower fan.

These fans are also called air multipliers because of the unique technology that pulls air into a ring and redistributes it 360°.

Summary

What is the advantage of a tower fan?

Tower fans have a lot of advantages over other kinds of fans.

They are aesthetically pleasing and easy to tuck away.

They are also safer than other fans because of their hidden and bladeless fan designs,

And they move air in both a straight line or depending which style you purchase, a 360° air flow.