Gas Greenhouse Heaters

Installing and Using Your Gas Greenhouse Heater Choosing a gas greenhouse heater allows you to have access to one of the best ways of providing a consistent, reliable heating source for your plants. Gas is a good choice for anyone who experiences power outages during the colder months of the year, or who just wants to have a heating source that is affordable and easy to use. Gas heat does, however, have some requirements that other types of heat do not.

Installing and Using Gas Heaters

Your gas greenhouse heater will need to be installed properly to avoid dangerous fume buildup in the greenhouse. Gas heaters should always be ventilated properly and installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. You may find that if you don't already have a hook up for a gas heater in your greenhouse, that hiring a professional installer is an excellent option that will ensure all aspects of the installation are completed properly. Gas heater can cause many different types of problems if they are not properly installed, so use your best judgment when deciding whether to install yourself or use a professional service.

Once your gas lines and ventilation system have been installed, you are ready to choose your gas greenhouse heater. There are a wide selection of models available that allow you to choose the one that fits your needs perfectly. Natural gas heaters can be installed using the main gas source, or propane gas heaters can be installed using a propane tank. Propane tanks are available in several sizes, with the largest being the most convenient and economical over the long term.

How to Choose a Gas Greenhouse Heater

Choosing a gas greenhouse heater is one of the most efficient ways to heat your greenhouse. There are many other benefits of using gas rather than paraffin or electric, including the following:

Gas is very affordable, allowing you to reach higher maximum temperatures than other heat sources without incurring extra costs.
Once installed properly, gas heaters are very safe
Your gas greenhouse heater will work even if there is no power, a feature that is very useful for gardeners living in areas with frequent power outages during the winter.
Gas greenhouse heaters are often equipped with a fan that allows the heater to provide uniform warmth in all areas of the greenhouse.
Plants are though to benefit greatly from the use of gas heaters, since there is the emission of CO2 that the plants can use for food.

How to calculate what size gas greenhouse heater to buy.

You can find a calculator online to help you determine the number of BTU's that you need to keep your greenhouse warm enough during the winter months.

For most, the standard calculations will use the following:

Square footage of your greenhouse
Expected outdoor temperatures during the winter
The temperature that you need inside the greenhouse to determine the number of BTU's you need inside.

A 4 KW natural gas heater is sufficient for heating a greenhouse that is approximately 10x12 feet. There are models that you can choose from that allow you to minimize the number of heaters that you need while providing ample warmth. You will find that no matter which heat source you use, a properly insulated greenhouse is key to maintaining a consistent temperature.

Most Popular Gas Greenhouse Heaters

Big Buddy Greenhouse Heater

Mr Heater MH18B Portable Big Buddy Heater

Delonghi Heater

DeLonghi DFH132 SafeHeat Fan Heater

Lasko 754200 Ceramic Heater

Greenhouse Garage Heater Greenhouse and/or Garage Heater

A portable electric heater that generates 1500 watts of concentrated heat. Special features include: audible alarm if overheated, power light indicator, reset-able thermal switch, 2 prong NEMA 1-15 plug and a tip-over switch. Perfect greenhouse heater for spaces up to 120 sq. ft.

Tips for using Gas Greenhouse Heaters

You will also want to install a CO2 detector once your gas greenhouse heater is installed. This will let you know if the ventilation system is working properly by monitoring the CO2 levels in the greenhouse. Too much CO2 can be dangerous, making a detector a must have addition to the gas heater.

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