Gas Heater for apartment - are they safe?

twirlagig · 04-11-2012 06:29PM #1

I have storage heaters in my apartment and as anyone know, they can be a little bit dear. I was thinking of getting one of these stand alone gas heaters, the ones that the cylinder of gas goes in the back - like this...
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I said it to my mum and she said they're not safe, but then again she would never let a gas cooker in the house when I was growing up as she thought they were too dangerous! Has anyone used one in an apartment, and if so, how did you get on?
Thanks in advance

djimi · 04-11-2012 06:40PM

Theyre safe of course, but a lot of places will forbid that sort of gas heater.

MMAGirl · 04-11-2012 07:59PM

They are safe. Well as safe as an open fire. Safer actually because nothing will spit out of them onto the floor. But its stil a naked flame.
But if you think they are cheaper than a storage heater get ready for a shock.
Most people dont know how to use storage heaters. Properly used they are cheaper than gas or oil.

djimi · 04-11-2012 08:24PM

MMAGirl wrote: »

Most people dont know how to use storage heaters. Properly used they are cheaper than gas or oil.

Do elaborate...

StillWaters · 04-11-2012 09:21PM

Im with your mam, I don't like them, or unvented gas fires. If you get one, make sure you use them in a ventilated room, and get a carbon monoxide detecter.

Mansized Wreath · 05-11-2012 08:02AM

OP I've been using one in apt for years and never had an issue. I'd get about 5 months use outta one tank (using one bar). Obviously only use it when you're in the room but yeah,very effective and cheap, I never turn on the storage heaters and my esb bill is never over €80.

How Strange · 05-11-2012 08:04AM

I used to have one in an apartment years ago and it was great. I'd definitely second the recommendation of a carbon monoxide alarm though. Just as a precaution.