A propane wall furnace is not always the most attractive addition to a home. In the past, they all were very industrial looking with metal that rusted and grills that looked like they had not seen a design update since the 1940’s. Today’s popular wall heaters have been updated and safety features improved enormously for a busy family home.

The Williams Company offers a line of sturdy and reliable wall heaters. Their model 1403622 is a direct vent heater that can use either liquid propane or natural gas. Its 14,000 BTU capacity is rated as having 75% efficiency. It is a particularly good choice for garages or woodworking areas because the combustion chamber is fully sealed.

As many areas of the country have experienced huge snowfalls and subsequent power outages this winter, a propane furnace can mean the difference between shivering or being toasty, at least in one room.  This model is vented directly outdoor so there is no need to worry about air circulation requirements. Its matchless electric ignition button eliminates any need to fool with matches or lighters.

It is critical for potential purchasers to know that the metal surfaces of wall furnaces get hot, really hot.  The exposed outer surfaces can easily be 200 degrees Fahrenheit, which can cause immediate serious burns.  If there are kiddos in the home, the best bet is to mount the heater as high as possible and add some sort of physical barrier to prevent curious little hands from reaching.

The Williams 1403622 is a rugged propane wall furnace that will stand up to demanding conditions like garages or sheds. It does need to be fully and properly vented but can accommodate a wall a full two feet thick. The thermostat can either be placed on the heater’s cabinet or on the wall next to it. The Williams line is well worth consideration when shopping online for gas wall heaters.