Customer Reviews for Mr. Heater MH12T Single Tank-Top Propane Heater

Mr. Heater MH12T Single Tank-Top Propane Heater

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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Mr. Heater MH12T Single Tank-Top Propane Heater

Customer Review: Heating As Designed
Summary: 5 Stars

The heater works as advertised. I have almost finished my second 20lb propane tank using this heater with no issues. I am located at about 5400 feet above sea level for those with concerns about using it at altitude. I have noticed that on the high setting (it also has low and medium) it tends to produce a slight propane odor. This is most likely due to the lower quantity of oxygen at our altitude, and therefore does not produce a complete burn. However, the medium heat setting works great and gets my 2 car garage comfortably warm in about 30 minutes.

Customer Review: Hey.... What am I missing Here
Summary: 2 Stars

I purchased this heater after reading the glowing reviews. I am not pleased with it at all. I live in the southwest so we don't have very cold winters where I am. I have a two car enclosed garage attached to the house. I set up the heater and put it on high and checked the temperature and it was 40 degrees. I came back in one hour and the temperature was about 41 degrees. This has happened three to four times with almost no increase in temperature.... and no my thermometer is working. The unit does work and it feels like it is putting out heat within a few feet but does nothing overall. Would like to give a good review, but can't.

Customer Review: Hot!
Summary: 4 Stars

This little pup puts out a ton of heat! So much, in fact, that it needs another stop on the low end. I can set it low, but I have to hold the knob in place with a push pin, or it slips and shuts off. Otherwise, I love it!

Customer Review: Lotta Heat, Great for Decks
Summary: 5 Stars

I live in the South, and in November each year I like to build a temporary enclosure for my deck. Last year I tried to rely on a firepit and electric heater for warmth--big mistake. This year I have the Mr. Heater--big bonus.

I've owned and operated the Mr. Heater for a few days now, and I can tell you that it <u>really</u> puts out the heat. If you're used to plug-in heaters you buy at Wal-Mart, you'll be blown away by the heat this thing puts out. 8,000 BTU's is incredible (that's the lowest setting). There just isn't anything comparable in its class.

I've never used propane before, so I was hesitant (there's just something about all that compressed lethel gas that gives me pause). But, it has been easy.

1. Buy the Mr. Heater and READ the manuel.
2. Go to Home Depot, Lowes, etc. and purchase a 20lb. propane tank. At the time of this writing, it costs about $48 for a filled tank (since you're a first-time buyer).
3. There's a threaded pipe part of the Mr. Heater that you press into the companion pipe on the propane tank; twist the nut on the Mr. Heater into the propane tank. Use a wrench to tighten.
4. On the propane tank is a faucet-like handle that you turn to open the gas flow.
5. Turn the Mr. Heater nob to the Medium dot.
6. Press in the Ignition.
** I recommend checking for leaks by using some soapy water. Please do this--only takes a minute. **
7. Use a match or candle lighter placed with a flame where it says.
8. It will immediately ignite; hold in the ignition for up to 30 seconds and release.

Voila. You've got instant heat--and it's instant! To turn off, just turn the Mr. Heater nob back to Off. Also, very important, it's a good idea to "close" the gas flow from the propane tank, so just turn that faucet to the closed position.

Refills are currently about $17. Just take the tank in, and at Home Depot, the used propane tank is swapped out for one that's already filled.

It's that easy! As one reviewer noted, it's not completely silent. There is a low hiss (from the propane release), but it hasn't bothered me at all. An excellent heater.