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How to Use Propane to Heat Cabins

Consumers have a wide variety of heaters available for heating home areas, vacation cottages or cabins. Propane heaters are often used for smaller spaces because it is an inexpensive yet effective method. Seasonal structures like cabins and vacation homes can be easily heated during cold nights without the expense of installing ductwork for central heating. Propane is convenient fuel that can be used even in remote areas where natural gas pipelines or electricity are not available. Propane heaters are available in both vented and ventless types, and in radiant heat and circulating air types.

Things You'll Need

  • Tape measure
  • Concrete blocks or other non-combustible material
  • Carbon monoxide alarm
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Instructions

    • 1

      Measure the cubic area of the room where the heater will be located. This number is the width times the length times the height of the room

    • 2

      Calculate the number of degrees you will need to raise the temperature for a comfortable environment. Get this number by subtracting the temperature of the unheated room from the temperature you find comfortable. For instance, if the temperature of the unheated room is 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and you would like the room to be 70 degrees, subtract 20 from 70, which is 50. This number is the number of degrees your heater will have to raise the temperature of the room.

    • 3

      Calculate the number of BTUs, or British thermal units, of heat your propane heater must provide. This is the total cubic feet times .133 times the desired increase in temperature. This is the amount of BTUs needed to heat your space.

    • 4

      Purchase a suitable heater for your needs that can provide the right amount of BTUs of heat.

    • 5

      Install your propane heater. Free-standing heaters should be set on concrete blocks or other non-combustible materials. Wall-mounted heaters should installed on non-combustible wall material.

    • 6

      Provide venting to the outdoors for vented heater types. Ventless heaters do not require outside venting. Consult the instruction manual from the manufacturer for safe operation procedures.

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