Customer Reviews

30000BTU NAT Gas Heater

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These heaters absolutely ARE LEGAL in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They were legalized several years ago when lawmakers finally realized that these are a non-issue. If these vent-free gas heaters need to remain outlawed because they are ventless, then so should gas stoves and ovens since those are also unvented.

Please see:

http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eopsterminal&&L=6&L0=Home&L1=Public+Safety+Agencies&L2=Massachusetts+Department+of+Fire+Services&L3=Department+of+Fire+Services&L4=Office+of+the+State+Fire+Marshal&L5=Fire+Prevention&sid=Eeops&b=terminalcontent&f=dfs_osfm_fire_prevention_cmr_cmr527index&csid=Eeops

Download 527 CMR


Having said that, if you have "tight construction" with all areas sealed with GOOD weatherstripping, if you have a tight vapor barrier, and any gaps around plumbing and any dryer or appliance vents are caulked, then CO might become an issue. However, if you have a CO detector which is required by 527 CMR (in fact Taxachusetts mandates CO detectors in ALL homes now, being the nanny state it is) then you have PLENTY of notice for CO and will know you need to crack open a window.

I bought this heater for my son. He's been working on an old car in his garage and freezing during the winter months. I have one in mine and these units are the best for the buck. Man is he happy!
Jim
Gig Harbor,WA

I have had one of these heaters for about 5 years and until this spring it has worked great. I am having trouble with it now and am looking to buy another one but we do not have them in the stores now that spring is here.