How to Disconnect a Propane Heater
Gas heating is most common in cold areas where the heater needs to run for prolonged periods. A propane wall heater is a portable unit used to supplement the house's central heating unit. Homeowners frequently need to remove this type of propane heater when it is not in use.
Things You'll Need:
- Wrench
- Towels
- Turn off the gas supply to the propane heater. This may be a valve on the gas line in your house or at the propane tank, depending on the specific type of heater.
- Tilt the propane heater to one side, and place a towel under the pair of legs on that side. Repeat this step to place another towel under the other pair of legs.
- Pull the propane heater away from the wall so you can access the gas valve on the wall that connects the heater to the gas supply. The towels should prevent the legs of the propane heater from scratching the floor. Ensure you do not place stress on the flexible hose for the heater as it is still attached to the wall at this point.
- Turn the gas valve on the wall to the closed position, so that the valve handle is perpendicular to the gas pipe. The valve is open when the handle is parallel with the pipe.
- Locate the connector that attaches the hose of the propane heater to the gas line of the house. Turn this connector counterclockwise with a wrench to disconnect the heater from the gas line.
- Lift the propane heater off the floor and transport it to a storage location.