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Gas heaters

Is gas better than electric? And what's the difference between a flued and an unflued gas heater?

Owning a gas heater sure beats wearing a doona all day. And did you know the largest gas heater can be the equal of three electric heaters? They're powerful and cheaper than electric to run, meaning you get a much better deal on the cost of keeping warm. Deciding which heater works best for your household isn't always easy. That's where we come in. Our experts ask the important questions so you don't have to. Like which heater will be safer and cheaper in the long run, and how easy will it be to install?

Meet the gas heater experts

Review and compare

Gas heater reviews We test flued and unflued gas heaters, including models from Rinnai, Paloma, Everdure and more.

Buying guides

Gas heater buying guide Flued or portable? That's the number one question when it comes to gas heaters.

Support and advice

How we test gas heaters Our rigorous lab tests help you find the best gas heater.

Most reviewed by members

Everdure Brigadier

CHOICE rating

Member review 100%

3 CHOICE member reviews

Rinnai Dynamo 15

CHOICE rating

Member review 67%

3 CHOICE member reviews

Rinnai Avenger 25

CHOICE rating

Member review 100%

3 CHOICE member reviews

The gas heater experts

You can feel the chill in our testing lab when a heater skimps on the heat – bogus performance claims drive our experts crazy. They know the facts about room capacity and they put the all-important safety features through the wringer. Bless their adequately warmed cotton socks.