Gas heaters that are not part of a central heating system are considered space heaters and can be dangerous as you have heard. In addition, gas heaters that are improperly used or functioning add the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, especially if they are not vented to the outdoors. Safety precautions are a must with these heaters.
One of the advantages of electric heaters over gas heaters is convenience. All homes are equipped with electricity, but not all homes have gas. But there are a variety of types of heaters, such as space heaters, hot water heaters, or furnaces. With electric heaters, there is no risk of becoming overcome with fumes.
Elaine A Tyrrell has written: 'Unvented gas space heaters' -- subject(s): Space heaters
Portable gas space heaters are available for purchase at retail stores such as Canadian Tire. There are many models and sizes to choose from at various prices.
No, propane gas heaters are designed to operate on propane gas, while natural gas heaters are designed to operate on natural gas. They require different gas pressures and safety mechanisms specific to each gas type. Using a propane gas heater with natural gas can be dangerous and may damage the heater.
space heaters may use natural gas or propane, but they are most commonly electric. space heaters may use natural gas or propane, but they are most commonly electric. Modern electric space heaters usually have ceramic heating elements rather than nichrome wires, and are fan-forced with a blower or squirrel-cage fan. These distribute heat much more evenly, and allow them to be encased in plastic, nearly eliminating the chance of burns or fire. Mine is electric. Inside is oil that it heated by the electricity and then circulated out by a fan and vent. Looks like a mini version of an old time range.
Gas heaters are much more efficient. Electric resistance heaters are, by nature, hideously inefficient.
Gas water heaters are better than electric water heaters. Although they are not exactly or completely environmentally healthy, they do save you a lot more money and heat up much better.
Vented natural gas heaters for homes provide efficient heating, better indoor air quality, and increased safety compared to unvented heaters. They also help reduce moisture buildup and the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Tankless water heaters can be powered by electricity or propane. Electric tankless water heaters are more common, but propane tankless water heaters are popular in regions where natural gas is not available. Both types offer energy efficiency and the convenience of on-demand hot water.
Check the manufacturers specs or gas code book. TSSA B149.1 installation of natural gas and propane appliances if you are in Ontario Canada.
Many people already have gas stoves, and gas water heaters, which burn natural gas. The general public has had access to natural gas for a very long time, at least a century.