How to Install a Propane Heater in a House
Many people choose propane to heat their homes because it's very efficient and clean. You don’t want to and shouldn’t install the propane heater in any room. You should however have a room that will be suitable for a propane heater.
Things You'll Need:
- Stud Finder
- Holding Brackets
- Pencil
- Tape Measure
- Wood
- Drill
- Screws
- Owners Manual
- Find a wall that is about one foot away from another wall and at least two and a half feet from a ceiling. Basements are popular locations for homeowners to install a propane heater if they have one. Garages or storage rooms are popular places to install propane heaters for homeowners who don't have a basement. A wall with an electrical outlet nearby is a plus but you can always install a new outlet if you have to.
- Find the studs in the walls with a stud finder. Use a pencil and tape measure to mark the spots where you want to install the holding brackets. Install a holding bracket about every six inches.
- Set the propane heater next to the wall where you eventually plan on installing it. Mark the perimeter with a pencil so you can build the stand it will sit on.
- Build a stand out of wood about six inches high so the propane heater doesn't have to sit on the ground.
- Set the propane heater on the stand and install the holding brackets with a drill and screws.
- Connect all the necessary gas lines and other components to the propane heater. Refer to the propane heaters owners’ manual for specific instructions.
- Light the heater after all the lines are installed and inspected. The specific directions for lighting the propane heater should also be found in the owner’s manual.