Warmth & shelter
Indoor-safe propane heater
Mr. Heater · Portable Buddy MH9BX
If winter power fails, this small heater can keep one room above freezing and stops itself if oxygen drops.
Amazon listing: “Mr. Heater 9,000 BTU Portable Buddy Radiant Propane Heater”. Checked on Amazon on November 3, 2026.
Part of: Whole-Home Kit
What it does
- 4,000 to 9,000 BTU, heats one small room
- Auto shut-off if the flame goes out or oxygen runs low
- Tip-over shut-off
- Runs on 1 lb propane cylinders
How to set it up
- Read the manual first.
- Put a battery CO alarm in the room.
- Crack a window or door as the manual says.
- Set it on a flat floor, 3 ft from anything that burns.
- Connect the propane cylinder outdoors.
- Turn it off when you sleep or leave the room.
Storing and looking after it
Store propane cylinders outdoors. Keep the heater clean and dust-free.