Is this heater vented or vent free? Which is the best to get do the vent free have a gas smell?
1660655
I bought this because it IS vented. I didn't want to fill my basement with carbonmonoxide from a non vented heater.
1660656
This unit is direct vented through a concentric vent to the outside. No smell of gas.
1660657
This excellent heater is vented. See details on Rinnai's website: http://www.rinnai.us/direct-vent-wall-furnace
727237
The unit has a fan that makes noice when venting to prevent from getting hot when use. Hope this helps.
1835770
Hello Mike, no, we've had the heater for 3 years now and have not had any unpleasant odor coming from it at all, we're running LP gas on it and if you're running Natural gas, you might want to check with your gas company. I hope this helps??
437543
We have only used it outside at a ballgame, we put up a canopy and then put up a tarp around 3 sides. We have never smelled gas.I didn't really think you were suppose to use the heaters inside.
1524360
It works great without any ventilation, it has a filter built into the top cover that will catch 95% of smells, but deep frying in general is not an odorous process compared to pan searing, etc. No worries at all in even the smallest kitchen, had mine for a while now and it's been fantastic! There will be a slight smell obviously from the oil being heating but again, it's less than frying something in a skillet.
1028973
It isn't direct vent, PERIOD. Maybe, I implied something???? Worked in installation, service of all types of gas appliances 20 years. Resend me my actuall comment & I shallreply!
1328770
I use mine outdoors. That requires no venting. You can use it indoors, however, you must duct away the gas exhaust which is hot and contains whatever chemicals result from the combustion = probably CO2. So-you need some sort of insulated flue system like you would with a gas stove. You can download the owner's manual which describes how to do an indoor installation. Outdoors is so much less hassle.
1903169
I noticed a faint smell when I first set mine a fairly high setting. It went away. I'm not expert but there might be some dust or something. When I first turn on a baseboard heater after months of not using one there can be a temporary faint smell.
2126989
We found it to be good, I have gas heating and we used in our living area and didn't have to turn the gas heat up.Hope this help.
1658150
Hi, Sorry I don't know. It is vent free as you know. It's worked well in my 1000 sq ft. basement used once a week or so for my yoga classes. So it's not on all the time. I use a fan with it to move the heat around the space. I don't think it would work so well without the fan. My carbon monoxide alarm has never gone off, though I smell an odor when using it which I disguise with incense. Hope this helps. I'm sure you can check on the CSA stuff online or with the company.
1115157
It is a standard exhaust Does not require a power vent. I have one I a enclosed room in a barn with no vent on it and have never had a fumes or heat problem with it. The one we have in our outdoor kitchen has a pipe but not sure it really made any difference It only runs a minute at a time so no long run times on either of mineI really like these units and how hot they get so fast.
1317668
The cord is the average length not too long not too short. There is no smell at all from this heater, the heater is Perfect I ordered another one I have a total of 2! Gets very warm the best buy!
558450
We have it in our MBR hooked into our natural gas connection that feeds our fireplace. It's been connected for one year with no issues other than the initial burn-off smell that only lasts a day or two.I highly recommend that you have your gas company hook it up. Ours did and they only charged us about $150 for the install of the unit and the hookup and parts. Better Safe than Sorry.
1798998
The heater is very safe, quite and odorless. Yes it uses less energy than the noisey fan type heaters. It's not fast but give it time and you wil fall in love with it.
1442485
This unit doesn't need a outside vent Just hook up gas line and use it I have a 20x30 garage and the u it heated it With no problem
1028974
as my unit is natural gas there is no vent to install = probably not with propane either. I just mounted it on the wall, plumbed in a gas line to it and turned it on. I use it in my garage and have yet to go past the lowest setting on it = uses about $30 a month in gas. I love this puppy!
1176235
It does have a thermostat, but as in my review when it cycles off, you can smell gas and gives off CO. Use this heater at your own risk.