The MH125FAV sits in the middle of Mr. Heater's line of propane forced-air heaters for smaller jobs (see the MH35FAV and the MH85FAV). The heater gives you up to 55,000 Btu--enough to heat 1,250 square feet. Though the larger models give you more Btus, each heater in the line shares the same basic features, including an automatic shutoff with loss of flame or power supply and a high-output fan that circulates heat quickly. Hooking the heater up to the 20-pound propane cylinder (not included) is easy, and the 10-foot hose and regulator are included. CSA certified. One-year limited warranty.--Josh DettweilerWhat's in the Box
Heater (motor grille assembly, motor assembly, fan, outer shell, handle, clip handle mounting, male elbow-fitting, spark plug, high limit control assembly, thermocouple bracket and spacer, orifice assembly, middle cylinder assembly, spark plug nut, flame holder assembly, fuel tube assembly, 13-inch long thermocouple, bracket ignition/relay, terminal board, relay assembly, solid state ignitor, variable rate valve, thermoelectric valve, strain relief bushing, power cord assembly, POL excess flow 1/4 MPT, 28-inch regulator WC, hose assembly LP, bottom panel, control box assembly, elevation plate and knob), 10-foot hose, regulator, operating instructions and owner's manual
Five Tips for Buying a Heater
Choosing a space heater is a matter of sifting through a bewildering array of types, power ratings, and fuel sources. Let's break it down a little to make the process easier.
What are the different types of space heaters?
- Radiant heaters emit infrared radiation that directly warms the objects in front of the heaters (rather than the surrounding air). If you only need heat by a desk or in a small section of a room, a radiant heater is quiet and will use very little power.
- Forced-air heaters use a fan to blow air that has been warmed by metal or ceramic heating elements. A forced-air heater is appropriate for quickly heating up a small- to medium-sized room, but can be noisy.
- Convection heaters draw cold air from the floor; the air is warmed by heating coils and emitted from the top of the heater. A convection heater is appropriate for quickly heating up a small- to medium-sized room, but also can be noisy.
- Radiators work by heating oil enclosed in a reservoir, gradually heating the surrounding air. If heating speed isn't an issue, you might want to opt for a radiator. These are extremely quiet and effective--perfect for bedrooms.
