Can the Portable Buddy be used indoors?

Yes, it is designed and approved for indoor and outdoor use, but only in ventilated spaces and with clearance from flammables. The oxygen depletion sensor and tip-over switch are there for that reason.

How long does a 1 lb. propane cylinder last?

About 5.4 hours on the low setting and about 2.4 hours on high. For longer sessions, connect a 20 lb. tank with the optional hose and filter.

What do I need to run it from a 20 lb. tank?

A compatible hose and filter assembly, sold separately. The tank itself does not attach directly to the heater.

Does it need electricity?

No. It lights without power, which is why owners use it in outages, tents and unpowered garages.

How much space will it actually heat?

It is rated for about 225 square feet, but the heat is radiant and directional. Expect to feel it most within several feet of the front, not across a large open room.

Is it safe around children and pets?

The front grille gets very hot, so keep children and pets away and leave clearance on all sides. The tip-over switch shuts the unit off if it is knocked over.

Mr. Heater Liquid Propane Portable Buddy 225 Sq Ft

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What reviewers say

Owners treat the Portable Buddy as a reliable spot heater for garages, tents and cabins, and many praise how quickly it takes the edge off. Complaints center on short run time on small cylinders, the smell and moisture of propane, and the need to keep clearance around the hot front.

What people mention

Heat outputPraisedOwners say it warms a garage or tent quickly when they are within a few feet of it.
Run timeCriticisedReviewers note a 1 lb. cylinder lasts only a few hours, so most switch to a 20 lb. tank.
Safety shut-offsPraisedThe oxygen depletion sensor and tip-over switch are cited as reasons buyers trust it indoors.
Smell and moistureMixedSome owners accept a faint propane odor and condensation; others find it bothersome in small rooms.
Hot surfacesCriticisedThe front grille and body get hot enough that owners warn about children and nearby objects.
PortabilityPraisedThe folding handle and light body make it easy to move between garage, porch and campsite.

About the Mr. Heater Liquid Propane Portable Buddy 225 Sq Ft

The Mr. Heater Portable Buddy is a portable liquid propane heater with a radiant burner. It has two heat settings, up to 9,000 BTU, and heats an area of approximately 225 sq. ft. The housing is metal with a gloss finish.

It runs on a 1 lb. propane cylinder, or on a 20 lb. tank with an optional hose and filter. A 1 lb. cylinder lasts 5.4 hours on low and 2.4 hours on high. The heater is designed and approved for indoor and outdoor use.

The Life Safety System includes an oxygen depletion sensor, a thermal shut-down system and a tip-over switch.

Fuel

Liquid propane

Heat output

Up to 9,000 BTU

Settings

Two (low and high)

Coverage

Approximately 225 sq. ft.

Run time

5.4 hours low, 2.4 hours high (1 lb. cylinder)

Fuel source