Those looking for a designated source of propane heat for indoor use, such as to warm a chilly basement, may need to look no further than the Dyna-Glo wall-mount propane heater.

Those looking for a designated source of propane heat for indoor use, such as to warm a chilly basement, may need to look no further than the Dyna-Glo wall-mount propane heater.

Propane heaters: Expect a decent tabletop propane heater to have an output of around 10,000 Btu. A decent free-standing model should have a 40,000- to 48,000-Btu output.

Pyramid-style propane heaters: About $500 or less online. ... Wall- or ceiling-mounted heaters: $1,700 and more. The best option for heat in outside areas is natural gas, says Pope.