how to install a vent free gas heater
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- In this video we will be installing a vent free gas heater.
YOU CAN DO THIS.
Here are links to two gas heaters one NG and one PL.
Dyna-Glo BFSS20NGT-2N 20,000 Natural Gas Thermostatic 20K BTU NG Blue Flame Vent Free T-stat Wall Heater amzn.to/48wdPwM
Dyna-Glo BF20PMDG 20,000 BTU Liquid Propane Blue Flame Vent Free Wall Heater amzn.to/303RtnD
Mr. Heater One-Stop Universal Gas-Appliance Hook-Up Kit amzn.to/2O8Oxim
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Thank you for showing the removal of the plugs! I couldn't find that anywhere. Its the small things...
Same!!! I kept wondering why it wouldn't light, but I could smell the propane.
Seriously one of the best install videos I’ve ever seen. Keep it simple and to the point. Fantastic job!
Thank you Nate.
Most comprehensive installation walkthrough on the Dyna-Glow gas heater on TH-cam. Great job.
I never ever comment on any youtube video but this video was awesome! Thank you for the allen key tip on getting the plug out...something that simple was stumping me. Very, Very, much appreciated!
Thank you so much for the comment I'm glad to help you.
I purchased one today due to a strong storm leaving my city without power and this by far the best well explained step by step video...thank you.
Thank you for the comment glad to help.
Real nice and informative...one of the best I've seen so far...Thank you for making it for us all to learn.
Thanks for watching and glad i could help.
Nothing is more comforting on a snowy night than to be close to a heater like that and watch the blue flame roll up and the blower comes on while you're butt deep in your recliner pulling on a hot cup of coffee !!!
You got that right for sure thank you for the comment.
Whisky in the coffee makes it better.
☕️ + 🥃 = 🙂
Life saver just got one and had no clue how to connect it to the propane tank till I saw what the led was at the bottom 😳. Also love the way its explained step by step with recommendations and giving you best advise you could get.
Thank you Kaiser glad i could help.
What size Allen wrench
wow thank you for showing how easy this really is
Just take your time and pictures thanks for the comment and watching glad to help.
Great video! This really helped us install our heater since my husband doesn't believe in reading instructions lol
LOL glad i could help.
Thank for the vid. Have an old glo warm heater in my garage, pervious owner had it mounted to drywall and the back vent was blocked. I didn’t think that was right and now I understand I need some spacers. Thanks!!
Glad it helped
I am converting a step van into a mini home. I am installing one of these as a back up heater next to my mini wood stove. This was good help seeing this.
Thanks for watching and good luck with your mini home.
My grandparents bought one of these back in the early 80s, the first ones had high and low but no thermostat. It was still better than the old flue heaters.
Well done Sir!! Pretty simple and straight forward, just how I like it
Thank you glad to help
Thank you sir for a very detailed video. Much appreciated.
Glad it was helpful! thank you for the comment.
Thanks for this! Used this to install mine. You were very helpful and explained everything very well! Cheers.
Thanks glad i could help
Great video. I was really excited about this unit until I read their information on Amazon that said the units are not for sale in California or Canada. We had the old unvented Dearborn heaters when I was a kid (1950s), but yes, some people did die back in those day of carbon monoxide poisoning. Seems like a great idea for a garage or shop anyway, but that's just another limitation here in Cali.
Apparently the new ones (you may already know this) must all be equiped with oxygen depletion sensors that shut the unit off when oxygen level in the room drops too low.
Dearborn was the Best!!!
Thanks good job on explaining it step by step
Thanks Aaron glad to help
Thankyou! That was very helpful. The insteuction can take you so far. All i needed was some visual.
This man is a great teacher 😊
Thank you Percy Celestin glad I could help.
I just bought one yesterday I’m in Texas I’m using LP it works great considering it’s 10 degrees outside warms half my house
Thanks for sharing keep warm.
My heart goes out to ya'll. Stay safe and warm. Hopefully you get power back on soon. And the ice melts.
Well, this is a start! I don't have natural gas in my home and so I have to find a video with propane. But I did learn very much. Thank you kindly. I picked up my unit today and the connections. I would have liked to see how you would treat a fan?
Well to be honest with you George there is no difference in the natural gas or propane unit.
Very thorough, thank you!
You are welcome thanks for watching.
Great video and a beautiful home their buddy. I like the electric outlet on the side of the door opening.
Thank you Jim.
You're awesome....thanks for your time and patience in sharing this video.
VERY PROFFESIONAL& KNOWLEDGEABLE, THANKS Kevin
Thanks for the comment Luis.
Thank you for the video. I want to install that type of heater in my cabin when I finish it. I currently use wood heat, and it causes so much dust.
That works thanks for the comment.
And the vent free heaters cause too much moisture.
@@hubster4477 Not if you have ventilation. Our RV filled with moisture till we realized the best ventilation was a ceiling vent open.
@@store4books not to mention the carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, soot, and unburned hydrocarbons that are thrown back into the area, why bother? Why have a window, vent open on a cold day? Nobody turns on the furnace in a house or cabin and opens the window.
@@hubster4477 haha.
Thank you so much for the information. Very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome!!!! Going to install mines right now. Appreciate you sharing those skills
Good luck thanks for watching.
Great Job! leaving a comment just to promote you.
Thank you it all helps.
Good instructions very informative
Thanks glad to help
I cheered when she fired up!
Thanks Renaye Brown me to lol.
Dude I looked forever,till I found this,hell yea
Glad i could help.
thx kevin, nice detailed video with all the saftey precausions, dan m
Thank you Dan i appreciate it.
Thank you for a very informative video. Your presentation is engaging and comfortable to watch.
Glad it was helpful! thanks for watching
You just saved me a big brain ache thank you very much. Now all I need to do is get propane.
Glad i could help
What is causing yellow flame? I got one of these heaters and its burning a yellow flame instead of blue. Does not seem right.
this very helpful most was unaware or to change the gas setting
Thanks for the comment
Thank you, you're the GOAT.
Thank you for this video. I thought I had something wrong or possibly a dud heater. After you said it will take a long time, I went back and tried again and it fired right up.... after a long wait.
Thank you for the comment glad it's working for you.
@@Robinson-Homestead Same here. I checked every thing over and over again then found your video. Thank you
@@danbylsma107 Thanks Dan for the comment glad to help.
I'm having the same problem. How long did you have to hold down the pilot button before the gas worked it's way through?
@@alexandracsmith It took mine a long time to light off.
Great video, helped me decide that i want one for by basement.
Glad I could help
Thanks.
I wasn't certain on a couple of steps involved.
Your video clarified it for me. 👍
Glad it helped!
Thank you for this video! You’ve probably heard this already but I would imagine that they recommend just two of the holes because judging by the spacing if you hit a stud with one of them it is very unlikely that the other one beside it will hit a stud as well, unless each screw is just barely grabbing on either side of the typical width of a “2“ by “4”. Also, if you have 24 inch centers between the studs in the wall that you are securing it to, it looks like you will most certainly have at least one side without a stud and needing an anchor. More than one drywall anchor that close together would not be recommended on one side but if both sides are in drywall only then drywall anchors on the two outside holes, furthest apart will give you the best holding strength.
Thanks for the comment William.
Instablaster...
I bought a ritetemp natural gas heater about 15 years ago. New in box. Can you think of ANY reason why this thing is no longer able to be installed.
Vent must be a very good company to be giving away a free gas heater, they must really like helping cold people, by the way my uncle is AOC.
thank you for watching
They also sell the fan kit on Amazon it’s like a four-inch fan in amounts right to the back
Cool thanks for the info
I noticed everyone mounts them so high when they can actually sit on the floor with feet attached and considering heat rises you would think they'd be lower to the floor
Thanks for the comment John.
@@Robinson-Homestead I'm curious though how high do you have that one mounted off the floor from the bottom of the unit I would appreciate it, thank you
Thanks for the video, good narration.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Mix some Dawn blue dishing washing liquid in a spray bottle with water...about a 5 part water to 1 part soap mix and spray it on the connections. If there is a leak it Will Bubble. Happy Trails
Thank you !
Must I use Dawn or will a different liquid do? Do you get a discount for mentioning Dawn? Just kidding.
These are safe to run but if you have any un-insulated exterior walls (you shouldn't) they will collect condensation. I ran one of these unattended in a mobile home last year and it was perfect...until the jets clogged and it shut off. Keep the jets super clean.
The other two holes the screws go in after you get the unit on the wall that keeps it from bouncing off the hook bracket
Thanks
Thanks! It helped me out fore sure. Not too hip on the battery either. Good delivery on the instructions.
Glad it helped Mark thanks for the comment.
That batteries only for lighting the pilot lite. How often will you need it? Once a year maybe twice. It looks easy to change and batteries are cheap.
I've been using one for a Icehouse with LP for some two years and have yet to replace mine. But I thinking of putting one in my basement to turn it into living space.
I’m seeing everywhere that the line has to have a tee point for a sediment trap or drip leg. Is that not the case? It even shows on the heater manual.
It's on the main line thank you for the comment.
Good job & explained very well.👍👍
Thanks and welcome
Great very informative video! Thanks!
Thank you glad you liked it
I still use old Thermarest natural gas heaters and love them. It's also a plus when the power goes out since it doesn't rely on electricity.
Of course there are gas heating systems, but I still prefer what I have.
Legacy, yes definitely good for when the power is out, thanks for watching.
FYI, White Teflon is for water. NG pipe joints use yellow Teflon. Years ago Street Ells were not acceptable because of metal thickness on the male end due to the threads.
That is a normal sched 40 pipe thread on a street 90. it is no different than a piece of sched 40 steel T&C pipe. Perhaps that was some obscure local code from the inspector. Also, you can use white teflon on gas. There's no restriction on that. In fact many years ago the yellow was not even available. There's nothing wrong with the white teflon tape, but what is even better is using 4 or 6 wraps of teflon and pipe dope on top of that. Some appliance manufacturers may still have a prohibition on using any teflon on their appliances.
Not correct.. the color is for identifying gas line from water line.. White indicates water line, yellow gas but there is no difference in the tape
Thank you for a great video. I am getting ready to install vent free log stove. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the comment and watching.
Everyone should plan ahead if you are doing any renovations, to install some scrap 2x4's before drywalling. Mounting into real wood is by far best. I have installed plenty of these over the years and prefer to have my shut-off valve a little further away from the unit.
Thanks for the comment
Thanks for the video. This helped me decide to get one for my garage.
Glad I could help
Thank you great job.
Thank you so much for the comment and watching.
I just bought a 20,000 BTU that will be standing on the floor and hooked to my household liquid propane. I’ve been watching several videos trying to get information as to whether I need a pressure regulator/controller or not. The manual parts schematic shows that there is a controller inside the unit, but it does not state it’s a pressure controller. I don’t know if I need one or not. ???
Is there a pressure regulator on your propane tank outside coming in to your house? If so you should be okay.
@@Robinson-Homestead Since I cannot post an image here, I’ll have to solve my dilemma locally. I have what looks like a regulator on the side of the house… going to the large household propane tank. All my appliances are LP.
Did you need an additional regulator to run this unit? I'll be taping into the piping for our water heater that is fed from a 500 gallon lp tank that feeds my house and the instructions say a regulator is needed. Wasn't sure if the regulator on my tank choked it down enough.
I'm using Natural Gas with a regulator not about the propane sorry.
I don't understand what tool to use to fit into inlet plug to remove for LP hose. Driving me crazy
Maybe a 7/16 wrench
Great Job, I added you to the Cabin!
Thanks I am getting a natural gas ventless heater too and this helped me a lot to get info before I order thanks
Thanks for the comment.
Ok good, but I'd point out that when you 'bubble test' for leaks, the gas valve to the heater should be turned 'on' and gas should be flowing into the heater (pilot lit). This video shows the leak test being run *before* this was done. After valve is opened, It is pointed out that one must wait for some time until the new piping fills with gas before pilot will light. So, *after* gas is definitely flowing, through the piping, is when 'leak test' should be carried out.
thanks for the comment
They only tell you to mark two holes because once you mount the bracket you will know where the other two holes need to be but of course you will also know if you mark all 4 although it might be just slightly more accurate if you drill the other two after the bracket is up. If you have to use an anchor of course you want all 4. I would skeptical hanging a gas heater on 4 anchors. I bought a small one for my bath room and it wouldn't light. lol So I checked all of my lines running to the upstairs and they had been severed when a new main pipe was installed. Now i have to have them pressure checked to make sure they have no leaks. I am hooking a 40k with a blower on it up in my center room down stairs and will only use my furnace when it's going to get below freezing to keep my basement heated so the water main does not freeze. It will save me a lot of money in a long run. These new heaters are great. I hung a meter over top of one and it detected no gas at all.
Thanks for the comment.
Thanks for the Video. I need a LPG heater for a small room in an old mobile home. 12x16 192 Sq.Ft. Is your heater sufficient for your size room, and does it have a fan ? Also can I run copper tubing for gas supply ?
I am in Tennessee and i am told by local Professional Gas installer that Copper tubing is Fine as long as you do Flare fittings. No Compression fittings!
Thank you Kevin.
You're welcome
Excellent. Thank you
You are welcome! glad to help.
Sweet....so how do we get the gas lines to the wall we're we want the heater to be?... I have a gas stove and gas furnace but have no gas connections hanging out of my wall like this.....
You might want to call a plumber to help you out, good luck and thanks for watching.
Great help for heater installed 👍😀👍
Thanks goat watched your video.
This is a fantastic video. Thank you.
Thank you for watching Paula t.
@@Robinson-Homestead is it safe to hang pictures above it and if it is how many inches?
@@anthonyciccariello8089 I would not hang anything above the heater just to be safe.
Had one as backup heat years ago...they do make nice heat, but give off a distinctive smell and a ton of water vapor....
Petrochemtester, Kevin is using natural gas, which is comprised of mostly methane and has very little water in it. Liquid propane is 90% water and 10% propane. It dumps alot of water into the air, as it burns. Natural gas is piped to yiur house, but propane is brought to your house in containers up to a 1000 pounds. RVs typically use 20lb. bottles of propane for cooking and heating.
I think maybe that's what you used as backup heat. :-)
@@bentnickel7487 yup, I believe it was LP
Thank you all for the comments I don't know much about the moisture in gas.
I use this exact same model and can guarantee it puts out absolutely no smell whatsoever
@@rb8135 Thank you for the comment.
Be interesting to see if you will have the same problem i had with mine. Installed mine in my attached garage close to floor & even with a 10ft ceiling it left a large brown residue spot above it.. Used on low to take the chill off then used the baseboard heat, so it wasn't used a lot. This year i installed another baseboard heater & will only use the gas in an emergency.
Thanks for the comment.
How do you run a gas line to the location you want though? Can you just tap into a existing line? That’s what I’m looking for
I tapped into an existing line but if you don't have experience with that type of work you should get a professional
I noticed u didnt use sediment traps on your heaters either. I hooked mine up exactly like u did. Same heater same connection kit. I wonder how important those sediment traps really are?
I have never used one and i haven't had any issues. Thanks for watching.
Kevin this is a wonderful video. So nicely paced and I love the step by step clear instructions. I am going to be purchasing the 30,000 model with thermostat. I wonder if the kit you have works with that model as well. Thanks.
im not sure about that but please make sure to buy a carbon monoxide detector and be safe
@@Robinson-Homestead thanks. will do.
GOOD JOB KEVIN WELL DONE
Thank you Jay
Great video! Thank you for posting!
Glad you enjoyed it!
At 14:17 you turned the gas ON to the heater. So the bubble test was used without any gas gong thru the pipes?
Thanks for the comment.
No sediment trap?
There is one under the floor.
Thanks 👏🏼
No problem!
Thank you for the comment.
Great video 📹👍👏👌
Thank you Sir!!!
Thank you Victor.
thank you
Thanks for the comment glad to help.
great video...whats the story with the step over in the doorway?
Thanks
Welcome thanks for the comment.
Thank you for the info
Glad to help you thank you for watching
Do you have a video on how to ran the line to add an extra heater?
No I'm sorry it not hard to do.
Thank you really appreciate it
Glad to help
So with this type of ventless natural gas unit and you're done warming the area for the day. Do you turn off both the pilot and gas knob? Then the next day turn on the gas knob and go through the lighting process again?
Did you ever check to see if you needed a separate gas regulator on that line to install that make of vent free heater ? Mr. Heater vent free heaters are suppose to have a separate regulator installed on either a gas or propane model, I would assume that would be the case for all brands of vent free appliances such as this.
Not on this heater it has one on the meter I'm using natural gas
Good step by step bud. I am with you on the more fasteners the better eh. I rarely ever use teflon tape any more. Too much risk of a bit of it getting into valves/orifices etc. Great install bud. Sory I haven't been around much but you are not forgotten bud. Are these rated for mobile installations ?
Thank you Tomoko.
Thanks for this video! You Rock!
Thank you for watching and the comment Tom.
Tom Dwyer Great video I feel I can do this myself
Kevin I just bought a Mr Heater Natural gas MHVFBF30NGT -- F299731 model 30,000 BTU, the thing is when i connected to my gas line and tried to light the pilot it wont light, i tried everything , i herd you in your video that remove the screw with a allen wrench inside the valve but i dont see any thing there all i see is a small screw like thing in the presure regulator inside the heater.Why it wont light
Email me kdr6688@gmail.com
Thank you sir
Well done .
Thank you George for watching and the comment.
Very informative video.
Thank you Frank.
I installed my ProCom too high up on the wall last year and it didn't receive enough contact time with the air I'm looking forward to more heat from less gas this year because I put it about 12 in from the floor so it's got a lot more contact time with the air
Hopefully that will be a lot better for you
Excellent video. I need to remove an old unit from the gas line. What's the best way to do that with the putty on the threads?
Turn the gas off and clean the threads with a wire brush.