Portable Buddy™ Heater is safe for indoor and outdoor use! From power outages to garages, camp sites to tents, the Portable Buddy lets you stay warm anywhere. Light, easy-to-carry heater warms up to 200 square feet while remaining quiet and odor-free. 4000 and 9000 BTU settings give up to 108 hours of use. Automatic low-oxygen shut off system. 14in.L x 7in.W x 14in.H. Uses 1-lb. or 20-lb. propane cylinder (not included) with optional hose connection. Do not use 20-lb. propane cylinder indoors. Heating Application: Portable, Outdoor, BTU Output: 9,000, Vent-Free: Yes, Heating Capability (sq. ft.): 200, Blower Included: N/A, Blower (CFM): N/A, Blower Power Supply (Volts, Amps): N/A, Heat Settings: 2, Fuel Type: Propane, Igniter: O.D.S. pilot spark ignitor, Thermostat Included: No, Remote Included: No, Oxygen Depletion Sensor: Yes, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 14 x 7 x 14 Valve position: pilot, lo and hi Operating position: vertical Ceramic grid Run time on 1-lb. cylinder: 3 hours on high, 6 hours on low Built-in regulator Not recommended for operation in altitudes of 5000 ft. or above For 20-lb. tank (sold seperately); order item#s 173645 or 173646 hose connectors separately
Average Customer Rating:
4.7 out of 5
Rating Summary
(40 reviews)
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36 of 40 (90%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Indoor/Outdoor Heater — Model# MH9B
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
owner/buyer,
April 23, 2008
By Prospectorfrom Sparks. Nv
"I bough the Mr. heater Buddy to heat in my tent when I don't take my RV or when all my family goes to the lake. It keeps the tent cozy on those cool mornings & evenings. Easy to use & portable. I have the Mr. Heater Big Buddy also. They both work well for my desired uses."
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Home Handyman
Review 2 for Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Indoor/Outdoor Heater — Model# MH9B
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Mr. Heater Buddy Portable Heater,
April 21, 2008
By CFritzfrom Parker, CO
"This is a well built little unit. Operation of the heater is intuitive. Very easy to use. Throws off plenty of heat. Only drawback is that it will not operate at high altitudes (7500 ft above sea level) where I do most of my camping. So, I use it to knock the chill off my radio shack in the basement. It does a real good job of that. Maybe some day Mr. Heater will provide a mod kit or adjustment instructions to allow its use above 7500 feet."
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Home Handyman
Review 3 for Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Indoor/Outdoor Heater — Model# MH9B
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
heater,
April 21, 2008
By nilefrom Utah
"Used in a electric car. It heated the cabin very easily and saved a huge amount of money by not having to put in an electric heater. This saved on mileage for the electric car. I would highly recommend this for any similar situation."
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Professional
Review 4 for Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Indoor/Outdoor Heater — Model# MH9B
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
good for New England winters,
April 14, 2008
By Dave02138from Boston, Ma.
"I used the Buddy Heater this past winter throughout some snow storms in my cargo van, while working at the job."
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Professional
Review 5 for Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Indoor/Outdoor Heater — Model# MH9B
Overall Rating:
2
/ 5
Campers only!,
April 14, 2008
By GatPCfrom Massachusetts
"Picked this portable heater up for a small basement job. (Larger heater would have blasted us out.) We ran through the 2.5 lb. propane cylinder in about an hour (unit on high) with not much change in room temperature. Not recommended for job sites but might do well in a camper or trailer."
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Professional
Review 6 for Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Indoor/Outdoor Heater — Model# MH9B
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Great Portable Heater,
April 14, 2008
By BubbaJfrom GA
"I went on a camping trip in March and the temperature dropped way below the normal temps for the season. Luckily i had my portable heater, i was able to stay toasty warm in the tent while that others that were not prepared liked to froze."
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Professional
Review 7 for Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Indoor/Outdoor Heater — Model# MH9B
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Mr Buddy Rocks!,
April 14, 2008
By Mafifrom CA
"We went snow camping in Yosemite in March, BRRR it was cold. This heater was great- we have a large tent w/2 kids and it kept us all warm. The only negative was changing the tank in the middle of the night. Otherwise it was so worth it! highly recommend, may buy the larger one now as well;-)"
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Beginner
Review 8 for Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Indoor/Outdoor Heater — Model# MH9B
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Buddy portable heater,
April 14, 2008
By MrFixerfrom long Island NY
"Works well, well made and handy. Unique as I have never seen similar items in any store or site. You can use it with small propane bottles or with haose 20 pound or larger bottles. Runs a long time even on small bottles. You dont have to heat whole house just where you are at to save money."
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Professional
Review 9 for Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Indoor/Outdoor Heater — Model# MH9B
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Outstanding deal,
April 14, 2008
By Livebaitfrom San Francisco/Bay Area, CA
"I use this heater in the cabin of my boat and it works great. Although it has an oxygen sensor, I do not rely on it and still make sure that I have adequate ventilation. It is very portable and takes up a minimal amount of space. While it is not made to heat a large space, it is perfect for smaller areas."
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Home Handyman
Review 10 for Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Indoor/Outdoor Heater — Model# MH9B
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
WARMTH,
April 14, 2008
By FIXMYHARLEYfrom TEJAS
"I USE THIS IN MY GARAGE AND TAKES THE CHILL OFF BUT NOT ENOUGH TO NOT WEAR A LIGHT THERMAL. USE IT IN MY TENT AND WORKS PERFECT, HAD TO TURN IT OFF A FEW TIMES TO COOL THE TENT DOWN, I ALSO LIKETHE ADAPTER I HAVE TO HOOK TO A 20LB BOTTLE.. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS HEATER."
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Home Handyman
Review 11 for Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Indoor/Outdoor Heater — Model# MH9B
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Mr. Heater Portable Buddy,
April 14, 2008
By Woodworker911from Buffalo, NY
"I purchased this heater to supplement heat both in my home and my workshop. It's a great little heater and works very well. You can feel the warmth almost instantly and it kept my regular furnace from going on and off so often. It's easy to use too. I'd recomment this unit to anyone who wants to add a little extra heat to they're surroundings."
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Home Handyman
Review 12 for Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Indoor/Outdoor Heater — Model# MH9B
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
working,
April 14, 2008
By gdh195053from stanton michigan
"this heater real good for small deek shack and small room"
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Home Handyman
Review 13 for Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Indoor/Outdoor Heater — Model# MH9B
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Great Indoor Heater,
January 25, 2008
By blitzfrom Maine
"I got this as a back-up heat source in case the power goes out in the winter (it obviously isn't going to heat an entire house, but it will keep 1 room warm enough). I've had this for over a year and the power has yet to go out, but I still use it on a regular basis - in my home office, in the garage ... I've even used it to melt the ice off of an iced-on tire rim when I needed to change a flat during a snow storm. It's very versatile and very warm ... I love it.
One drawback is that the smaller propane canisters are getting a bit pricey. However you can get a tool that allows you to refill them from larger 20 pound (gas grill size) tanks and thereby save a lot of money in the long run."
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Home Handyman
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Indoor/Outdoor Heater — Model# MH9B
Overall Rating:
2
/ 5
Great idea, disappointing performance,
January 25, 2008
By Tactsmanfrom Charlotte, NC
"I bought this to use on a 8x8 enclosed porch at my home for guests who needed a "smoking" room. The results were disappointing. The unit takes a long time to warm up and the output does not even take the chill off of the room. There is quite a bit of open glass and the porch has an uncovered concrete floor over an unheated, uninsulated crawlspace, so the radiated cold may be too much for this little heater to handle. Loved the form factor and compact size and the fuel usage rate seemed reasonable. While I can't recommend it for my type of need, it may do better in a smaller or better insulated area."
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Professional
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Indoor/Outdoor Heater — Model# MH9B
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
an excellent product,
January 21, 2008
By richie01from Freeburg, MO
"I live on a farm way out in the country. During the winter i always carry the Mr Heater in my truck in case of emergencies. I also use it in my deerstand, and in my deer processing room in my shop. The product is every bit as good as the manufacturer says it is."
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Home Handyman
Review 16 for Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Indoor/Outdoor Heater — Model# MH9B
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
January 21, 2008
By pro406from Blytheville, AR.
"Awsome product !!! Bought it for my office and works perfect. Took it home this weekend, got down to 17 degrees and run it in the living room and my central unit never kicked on. I ordered another one for the house. Great heater, Great price !!!"
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Professional
Review 17 for Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Indoor/Outdoor Heater — Model# MH9B
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Mr. Buddy Heater,
January 17, 2008
By Rosefrom Texarkana, AR
"Great product. Received what was advertised. Price was comparable to other companies that I researched."
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Home Handyman
Review 18 for Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Indoor/Outdoor Heater — Model# MH9B
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
A Warm Little Buddy,
January 16, 2008
By sunkatfrom San Francisco, CA
"Easy to use, gives off good heat, heats quickly, the only drawback is the lack of a fuel gauge."
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Home Handyman
Review 19 for Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Indoor/Outdoor Heater — Model# MH9B
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Portable Buddy Heater,
January 14, 2008
By GrayToastfrom Cathlamet, WA
"Found this to be a quality product functioning as advertised. Use it in an RV trailer while we are awake. No ill effects. The trailer has inherent ventilation plus we sometimes increase ventilation. The pilot light controls the gas valve. It has seemingly shut off several times possibly due to the advertised low-oxygen detection feature. Have little odor and no marker gas odor."
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Home Handyman
Review 20 for Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Indoor/Outdoor Heater — Model# MH9B
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Winter camping,
January 14, 2008
By RJhomefrom Orange, CA
"Mr. Heater Buddy is our Buddy! Kept us warm inside our camper trailer in the winter in Southern Arizona."
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Home Handyman
