TOP 10 best gas heaters: 2021-2022 rating by price/quality and which economical model to choose for your dacha

The profitability of heating any room with gas equipment is influenced by the quality of the gas mixture, actual consumption and operating power.

The cost of equipment is also of considerable importance for organizing profitable heating.

In this case, all factors must be combined with the dimensions and appearance of the device as desired by the user.

For a tent - compact, for the street - powerful. That is, taking into account all areas of life of a modern person.

We suggest studying our rating, based on manufacturers' statements and reviews from real customers.

Rating of the TOP 10 best gas heaters for summer cottages for 2021-2022

The best equipment for the field

Heating a tent when it’s -20 0C “overboard”, cooking food without a fire and garbage in the field - nothing is impossible for many portable gas heaters. The potential of some models is limited only by the heating function. But accessibility, exceptional compactness, ease of assembly and trouble-free operation captivate even those who have nothing to do with extreme pastimes (for example, car enthusiasts and farmers). Moreover, these devices are capable of working not only on collet cylinders and cans with threaded valves, but also with larger containers of compressed gas. The simplest design of miniature IR heaters allows you to work even with natural gas, but the requirements for organizing room ventilation are becoming more stringent.

The main criteria for choosing a gas heater

1. It is generally accepted that 1 kW of thermal power can cope with heating an area of ​​10 square meters.
   m. If we are talking about heating a room, then you should pay attention to the maximum power. The performance of the device depends on it. It is generally accepted that 1 kW of thermal power can cope with heating an area of ​​10 square meters. m.
2. Much depends on the time a person spends in the room.
   When people periodically enter a heated room, catalytic heaters can be used. They are able to burn exhaust gases on the surface of the catalyst, which makes their operation silent and safe.
3. If you need to regularly heat your living space
   , especially where there are children, it is better to use wall-mounted convectors. To install them, you will have to make a hole in the wall to intake air and remove combustion products.
4. In garages or on the streets,
   ceramic models that emit infrared radiation are good sources of heat. With this heating method, it is not the air that is heated, but the objects around it.
5. On a hike
   you can’t do without a compact heater that can be used for cooking. It should be light and compact, but at the same time productive. After all, the heat quickly leaves the tent.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantage is considered to be operation in the absence of electricity. But it should be borne in mind that gas is a source of high danger. Connecting to the main gas pipeline is expensive, and you need to collect a lot of documents. If cylinders are used, this is not very convenient. They run out unexpectedly, and you need a suitable place to store supplies.

Of course, if there is a main gas pipeline at the dacha, the heater connected to it is much better than the electric system. All the same, with the costs of connecting and obtaining permits, a gas heater is considered a cheap option.

Even small devices heat large rooms. But you need to remember to comply with gas and fire safety rules.

Which brand of gas heater is better to choose?

The leaders in this ranking are Russian and Korean manufacturers, however, each of the brands represented in the TOP offers a good price-quality ratio.

We present the manufacturers of the best gas heaters:

• Kovea is a Korean manufacturer that started operating in 1982 and specializes in creating equipment for tourism. All of its products are manufactured in factories in South Korea. The company's products have been presented on the Russian market since 2002. The advantages of the company's gas heaters include economical fuel consumption, absence of unpleasant odors, quiet operation, and neat dimensions.
• Solarogas - the company supplies the market with more than 5 different models of gas-powered heaters. Among them there are several options with infrared radiation, which guarantees fast and safe heating of the air. On average, they increase the room temperature within 10-20 minutes after turning on the device
• Ballu is an industrial concern with powerful production potential. He has outdoor gas heaters, the advantages of which are: a rapid increase in air temperature, ease of movement due to the presence of rollers, and the possibility of remote control, depending on the specific model. They are also chosen because of their flame height up to 1.5 m and power output of up to 13 kW.
• Bartolini - under this brand various equipment is sold, including for heating residential and non-residential premises. It has both outdoor and indoor gas heaters with best performance, safe and efficient infrared. They are distinguished by their low weight (about 2 kg), economical fuel consumption (about 400 g per hour), and a wide operating temperature range - from -30 to +40 degrees Celsius.
• NeoClima is a brand under which climate control equipment is sold. The company's motto is “Quality for everyone.” Its gas heaters have proven themselves to be economical in terms of fuel consumption, lightweight, and easy to operate. They are also chosen because of the optimal price-quality ratio.

Hosseven HP-3

The Hosseven HP-3 gas convector stands out from similar heaters with its unique design. Its body is strictly black, and the entire front panel is made of heat-resistant and impact-resistant glass, through which it is pleasant to observe the beautiful bluish flame. This convector is similar to a fireplace. The model is equipped with a closed combustion chamber, which has a positive effect on the quality of the air inside and on the efficiency of the device. The heat exchanger is made of steel with developed fins, which ensures the best heat transfer. The set temperature is maintained by a built-in thermostat. HP-3 is a stationary heater, “tied” to the installation site by a hole in the wall. Another thing is its versatility in terms of fuel type. By default, it runs on natural gas or can be easily converted to liquefied gas (cylinder). This makes installation in the country possible. The model under consideration has a heating power of 2.7 kW. There are more powerful analogues HP-5 (4.1 kW) and HP-8 (6.2 kW).

Main advantages:

• Great design;
• Fast heating;
• Safety.

Minuses:

• Price.

Models in the line:

• Hosseven HP-5
  - 4.1 kW;
• Hosseven HP-8
  - 6.2 kW.

Customer Reviews

Sergey Aleksandrovich

Ballu BIGH-55

Pros: Convenient. Disadvantages: Haven't found it yet Comment: I ordered the heater on Yandex. It was packed well. Maybe the design of the rear limit panel fastening has been corrected. But there were no problems. The lower screws are easy to put on, but the upper ones are already accessible and easy to tighten. First launch - 10 minutes. This is logical - after all, you need to put air from a cylinder (I had a new one). The instructions are conveniently attached to the top. Everything is basically clear. I realized that the first mode switches to the second or immediately to the third. From the second to the third it does not flare up. When purchasing, I did not expect a miracle from the heater. I need it to quickly heat the room while we heat the main stove in the morning. Since it gets warm quickly, we have a warm morning. As soon as the main one heats up, turn off the heater. Because I think that gas consumption will not be significant. I also put a heater in the hallway (it’s cold here), direct it to the shower room and it becomes warm there. So for those who need fast, local, mobile heat, I recommend purchasing it.

Alexander Tyapkin

Bartolini Pullover I

Advantages: Appearance, compactness, easy to move and connect. Disadvantages: Smells of gas during the entire combustion Comment: In general, I am satisfied with this gas heater, it heats very well and does not waste electricity, but due to the smell of gas it is not at all comfortable (I only use it at maximum power so that it works less time, literally until the stove has warmed up, heating it for more than a couple of hours a day is problematic, and ventilating it while heating is pointless, in general, a vicious circle. A specific thing, I’m a little disappointed, it seems that we didn’t manage to save much on electricity as a result. PS As a result, there was a strong smell gas hose, when they changed the smell decreased, but remained.

Elena E.

Bartolini Pullover I

Super heater! On the 1st plate there is no smell of gas at all, on the 2nd plate there is just a little smell, on the 3rd plate the smell of gas is very obvious, but if the room is ventilated or there is ventilation, then this is the best solution for how to quickly heat a paddock house or something similar without consuming a lot of electricity Advantages: External appearance, compactness, easy to move and connect. Disadvantages: None Comment: The fireplace is nice, easy connection, no problems moving around the house. Heats 80 m2 without problems, we maintain the temperature at minimum. Almost silent. My parents (retired people) are very happy, it turned out to be easy to use for them, which is very important for me))) not to waste time on unnecessary explanations))). Placed in the hallway at the entrance, the heat is distributed throughout the house.

Vladimir Shmoilov

Ballu BIGH-55

Advantages: For summer residents, this is the best purchase, we bought it to heat the kitchen (attached to the house and is located outside the heating zone of the main stove), it was tested this winter (if it was winter), even in mode 1 it holds heat well, warms up to full 20 m\2. in 20-30 minutes. Disadvantages: Very long first start-up. Those who decide to buy and use it, don’t be alarmed, it took me 40 minutes to start completely the first time, but after the ceramics were completely calcined, subsequent starts were very fast. And even when installing a 27 liter gas cylinder inside. There is a bar that fixes the cylinder, so keep in mind that to fix it in place with screws you need a short Phillips screwdriver and thin hands. Comment: I advise you to write about the smell; in my opinion, the smell of gas from a gas stove for 30-40 seconds at startup is not critical.

Alexey Borisov

Ballu BIGH-3

Pros: Very powerful. Folds compactly. The kit includes a gearbox (not made in China) and an oak hose. Disadvantages: There is no regulator or just gas shutoff. Comment: The reducer is not suitable for classic metal cylinders, but for composite cylinders, they need their own reducer. The cylinder is standing outside, you have to turn on the reducer and run (well, walk quickly) into the tent to light the gas that is already coming from the stove. In my opinion, it would be better, instead of a reducer, to shut off the emergency gas on the heater or nearby. I sleep in a tent with him, ventilation and carbon monoxide detectors are required. I heat the kettle on it. But it is imperative that the kettle or pan does not completely cover the entire surface; it is better to move it not too much so that there is access to fresh air, because. The flame starts to burn less brightly and the gas burns out, and the CO sensors immediately go off.

Alexander Nezvidsky

Solar gas GII 2.9

This heater heats just like a big expensive one, because the area of ​​the ceramics and the gas outlet are the same, the whole difference is in the design and configuration, this heater does not have a gearbox (300-500) rubles and a hose 200 rubles, a regular gas one is suitable (one end We cut off the other one onto the gearbox and pull it onto the heater nozzle, I recommend squeezing it with a clamp for those especially nervous, although everything fits tightly anyway) it’s ready. The CO2 output is minimal and is safe with natural ventilation. I’m heating the garage, in an hour I can heat up 18 m/² to plus 16 with 0 outside the gate. Another 2 kW of wind helps with it in an hour 20 plus at 14 minus outside, it will still depend on the energy efficiency of your room, if you cannot achieve such indicators, think about insulating the room. By consumption: 18 liter composite cylinder with 14 liters of refill, enough for a week when using the heater 5-6 hours a day. Refilling 14 liters costs 430 rubles.

Alexey K.

Ballu BOGH-15E

Advantages: Well made in appearance, moderately beautiful, while new, easy to light, good lighting, has a heating effect up to +12-15, moves quite easily on wheels. Remote controller. Disadvantages: At temperatures below 12, it rather serves a decorative function. Well, you can still stand close to him to warm up. Moisture protection only IP44, i.e. You can’t leave it outside without a roof, which is strange for an outdoor heater. It rusts quickly - only a few parts are stainless steel (frame and canopy), everything else is painted/galvanized. When moving on paving stones, it rattles loudly at every joint. You need to additionally buy a cylinder (a normal one costs 8 thousand) + a cover (4 thousand). Unstable with the cover on! With a small gust of wind, he fell on his side. Comment: In general, I have long wanted such a device to extend the warm season. And I took the version with a remote control so that members of the household could easily turn it on. The fire looks impressive, it’s comfortable to sit next to it, the warmth is felt at 2.5-3 meters at +20, at +15 and below - you need to sit very close or wear clothes appropriate for the weather.. A 25 liter cylinder is filled with 20 liters of gas, but in fact, when there are 5 liters left in the cylinder, the flame becomes very small even in max mode. 15 liters at maximum (and less - purely for lighting only) mode is approximately 8 hours of work. I don't have a canopy - so it needs to be covered with a cover every time, and in the cover it is unstable even with a full gas tank. And a fall on the paving stones will most likely be fatal for him. The problem is serious: it must either be tied or screwed to the floor. In addition, the device rusts and, if you do not exclude moisture, it will rust anyway. People's grilles rust completely within a year. Rust begins to ooze from the joints (where the galvanizing/painting is damaged during assembly) after the first rain. Even during the selection process, it was difficult to find information why BOGH-15E costs 15 thousand more than BOGH-15. I answer - in 15E there is electronic control of the burner, i.e. ignition and adjustment of the flame - using buttons (on the block or from the remote control), at 15 - just turn the gas supply knob and press the piezoelectric element button to ignite. Essentially, this is a device for commercial use. There is a wow effect for guests. PS. The reviews all around are clearly custom-made. Everywhere there is a list of “advantages” from the instructions (such as fall protection, cold grille, sharp edges that cut your hands during assembly, heating at 2.5 meters, etc.). But still, the device is cool and if this is not the last 60 thousand in your life, buy it!

Zhenya M.

Ballu BIGH-3

Advantages: independent of electricity. Compact and lightweight. You can power it from the cylinder or from the main line, just replace the jets. Enamel with heat-resistant coating. Power is regulated smoothly. Disadvantages: none identified yet Comment: We often go hunting and fishing with friends. I bought this useful heater and now I won’t part with it. When assembled, it doesn’t even take up much space in the trunk. I easily used it to warm a tent and a room at the dacha when it was cold. It doesn't use a lot of gas. We cooked fish soup on it more than once and made coffee in the morning. The burner is made of ceramic, it is not afraid of water. A thermocouple is installed here for protection; if the flame goes out, the gas supply stops.

Marat I.

Ballu BOGH-15E

Advantages: I’ve been using it for about 3 weeks, I bought it in St. Petersburg through the Teplotekhnika store (I also recommend it, the guys delivered the purchase on the day of the order and provided prompt support after the purchase, which is rare today). This outdoor fireplace is not cheap (I took the “E” model, i.e. with a remote control), but it is really worth the money. As an engineer, I was happy for the Russian engineers (although the Ballu company is Chinese, this fireplace was designed and made in Izhevsk), since everything was designed and executed at a high level. You see this when you start putting together long elements or volumetric elements (like a roof) and you realize that everything fits together exactly and is fastened securely - well done. Stainless steel elements look impressive and beautiful after removing the protection. The nice thing is that, unlike my expensive Canadian grill, here you don’t have to rotate the gas cylinder in the air to attach it. Overall, I definitely recommend it. If you have limited finances, you can take a model without a remote control - it will also bring pleasure, but with a remote control it is of course more convenient. Disadvantages: Probably the radius of 2.5 meters is overly optimistic, but at 2 meters the fireplace heats well. Let's wait for the cold weather, it will become clearer, maybe I'm wrong. Comment: Manufacturers included gloves in the kit - I advise you to use them, because... The edges of the metal elements are sharp in places. When I accepted the goods from the courier, I decided to check the integrity of the glass flask and cut my hand. Of course, I did the assembly while wearing gloves, as recommended by the factory))

Konstantin M.

KoveaPower Sense (KH-2006)

Advantages: Turns on almost the first time, easily, smoothly. Well made, good body materials. Smooth power (heat) adjustment. Lightweight, compact, very nice design. Disadvantages: Doesn't warm up very well (small room, 16 meters, outside temperature is about -1, -3, after 30-40 minutes of work it almost didn't warm up, but it was still possible to be in it, although not comfortable if you sat next to it and warm your hands from above - you won’t get cold). At low temperatures (at -20) it does not turn on. The body is smaller than the collet cylinder, and therefore the cylinder sticks out of it, which looks strange and unsafe. Comment: In general, the impressions are not bad, the product is quite suitable, just the application is very limited. They cannot warm up a tiny garden wooden house. Maybe a 2*2 kennel... But I don’t regret it, before this there were heaters of this type, they quickly broke down. This one works great and always lights up right away.

Igor Ch.

Kovea Fire Ball KH-0710

It heats perfectly, you can heat it up, to the side and down. Gas burns more completely than in a simple stove, is used economically, and is not very noisy at low gas. truck overnight. There was no discomfort in the morning. Can be used as a cooking plate. Disadvantages: Useless in a breathable tent at minus 15 degrees. Doesn't warm up the room. The price is very high, I realized after testing. Convenient, compact. The consumption is small. It might come in handy in a tent in cold weather.

Safety precautions

Do not consider this point unimportant! Gas heaters are high-risk devices and when using them, it is very important to comply with all safety requirements.

Namely:

• Do not cover the device with cloth: dry clothes, rags, towels, etc.
• The room must be well ventilated.
• Work on installing gas equipment should only be carried out by professionals.
• While the unit is operating, the grill must not be removed from it.
• Do not direct heat radiation at flammable objects, tablecloths or curtains.
• If the device is connected not to the main gas, but to a cylinder, the latter should not be heated by the rays of the heater. The same goes for hoses.
• Do not place a heater (especially an infrared heater) close to the car - this may adversely affect its coating.
• Do not disassemble the gas cylinder or try to fill it by hand. The cylinder can be refilled at any station where cars are filled with gas.
• If the instructions say that the device should only be used in a vertical position, then use it that way!

Carefully read the technical instructions, select the device according to the specific dimensions of the room and think about where to install the heater. A gas heater can provide heat for many years and be completely safe - it all depends on you.

Heating the room can be completely organized without the use of firewood and gas. Surprised? Then you will be interested in the following information: do-it-yourself heating without gas and wood.

You will find error codes when a Vailant boiler fails in this topic.

Types of heating for the garage

There are various options for arranging heating in a garage, some of them can be done with your own hands, while others will have to be installed by professionals.

Solid fuel

This is any heating system that uses peat, coal, wood, briquettes. Construction stores have ready-made compact buleryan stoves; you can also use a pyrolysis boiler - it is noticeably more expensive, but with it you can heat not only the garage, but the entire house.

Buleryan stove

A potbelly stove, which can be easily heated with wood, will also work great.

Gas heaters and boilers

This type of heating requires careful calculations and the participation of professionals. Gas does not tolerate self-taught, unless it comes to a heater, which is considered household.

Gas heater

A gas cylinder is inserted into it, but this is not the most convenient and budget option, and the safety of gas heating appliances is not very good.

Water heating

This option is most often considered when the garage is part of the house. In this case, standard radiators are installed in it, which operate as part of the overall heating system. It is profitable, relatively inexpensive and very convenient - you don’t need to think about which heater to choose - gas, diesel, wood-burning or infrared.

Electric heating

This is perhaps the most multivariate section. Here you can use oil radiators, infrared heaters, ceramic and stone radiators - whatever fits into your budget and meets your expectations of comfort and efficiency. In addition to the above methods, there are also so-called wind blowers (something like fan heaters, only more powerful).

When it comes to electric heating, it is important to think in advance about the issue of heat conservation, since almost all electric heaters do not accumulate heat. Heat Stone radiator

Heat Stone radiator

The exception here is Heat Stone radiators - they work 7 hours out of 24, and the rest of the time they give off the heat that they accumulated due to the properties of natural stone.

Heat Stone radiator

Wall-mounted, electric and economical - such a radiator can be an ideal choice both in the case of a cold garage in a large private house, and in the case of a detached garage.

Heat Stone radiator

This also includes air heating. Its main “character” is a fan that accelerates hot air. By the way, it is very easy to dry a car in the cold season - autumn and winter. This way the car can be protected from corrosion.

Heat gun

Most often, so-called air cannons are used for it - the ceiling version is good, but it will not be energy-saving in any way.

Heating with waste oil

This option appeared not so long ago; it is often used in car service garages, where used oil is constantly “dwelling”. In principle, this product needs to be disposed of, but this would kill two birds with one stone. During mining, heat can be achieved if it is used in special installations.

Boiler under development

Essentially, this is a stove with direct air heating; craftsmen assemble it themselves. To ignite you need to use paper, and the combustion process begins within 5 minutes. The only thing is that this method of heating a garage is not suitable for everyone and not always; it cannot be called the safest.

Autonomous diesel heater

This option is not the safest. You can use a diesel fuel stove where the garage area is large enough - most often these are workshops where cars are repaired.

Solar heater

It is better not to use such a heating device in a private house or country house.

Today, buying a heater will not be a problem; the main thing is to decide which one is right for you. A lot of useful information can be found in articles about wall-mounted electric heating radiators and about options for heating a country house with electricity. Garage box - a small room, usually without windows or with small windows

In this case, it is worth using electrical appliances - this is a guarantee of safety, absence of unnecessary odors and dirt, which is important

As you can see, there is a choice, and it is extensive. I hope you found this information useful. If you have neighbors in the country or colleagues who are also interested in heating the garage, show them the article. Subscribe to this blog, because there is a lot of interesting things here, and in addition, new useful articles are constantly appearing. And for today, as they say, that’s all. Goodbye and see you again on this blog and on social networks! Subscribe!

Electric heaters

For garage heating, electric heat generators are the safest to use. In addition, the vast majority of garage buildings are electrified from the start, and the use of electric heaters does not require additional measures - installing a chimney, ventilation, solving fuel problems, etc.

Electric heater based on heating elements

If a person spends a relatively short time in the garage, the cost of electricity for heating will not be significant, although electricity is not a cheap energy source.

Due to the above factors, an electric heater in a garage building is a common unit.

Reliable old-style electric heat generator

The heating device that we choose for the garage must correspond to the quality in which the room is used.

If the operating mode is half-hour visits every few days, then a reasonable solution would be to purchase a small spiral or heating element device with a fan. A tripod-mounted electric IR heater will also be effective.

Electric heater with directed flow and portable IR unit on a tripod

When the garage is used as a full-fledged repair shop, it is necessary to consider more inertial, but at the same time energy-saving types of heating units. A rational solution is a homemade register made of steel pipes with a heating element embedded in the lower part, filled with antifreeze or transformer oil.

Homemade electric heating registers

Scope of application

The pile-strip foundation is suitable for the construction of private low-rise buildings.

Large multi-storey buildings with a lot of weight require stronger support. The dimensions of the piles for them must be increased, and the load-bearing capacity of the tape becomes unnecessary.

For heavy buildings, a similar option is used - a pile-grillage foundation.

They have almost the same structure, but these two types cannot be confused, since in a pile-tape foundation the load is equally divided between the tape and the piles, while in a pile-grillage foundation the load-bearing elements are piles, and the grillage only distributes and transmits the load.

The type of foundation under consideration is the optimal compromise option for constructing a belt on problematic soils with additional reinforcing elements, but without the use of complex and labor-intensive work.

Solid fuel boiler

How else can you heat your garage in winter? There is no need to give up traditional solid fuel. Firewood, coal, pellets, and even manure, if you have enough of it - all this can go into the firebox. You can build a simple oven in the garage with your own hands. By the way, it is the potbelly stoves that have not yet given up their position in the fight against the cold in garage towns. Newfangled electrical systems are still far from popular.

A simple stove can be lined with bricks or stones, this will increase the heat transfer area

Long-burning wood-fired boilers for the home. Principle of operation, scope of application, main manufacturers, selection criteria, how to make it yourself, installation features, recommendations of specialists - read in the publication.

Such a heating device requires constant supervision, but for temporary heating it is suitable like no other. You'll stay warm even if your garage's electricity is cut off for non-payment.

Modern manufacturers offer a wide range of small solid fuel boilers that can be used for car bunkers. They are economical, easy to use and compact.