A thermostat blue flame heater for a living room or cabin of up to about 700 sq ft that may switch between propane and natural gas. The long warranty sets it apart.
Amazon $199.99The Mr. Heater 20K Blue Flame Dual Fuel is the better gas wall heater overall, rated 4.2 to 2.9. The Mr. Heater 20K Blue Flame Dual Fuel leads on warranty, controls and fuel. The ProCom ML200TBA-B 20K Blue Flame wins on value. The ProCom ML200TBA-B 20K Blue Flame costs $29 less ($170.99 vs $199.99).
A low cost thermostat heater for a propane home, cabin or shop up to a mid size room. It stays useful when the power is out.
Amazon $170.99Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Mr. Heater 20K Blue Flame Dual Fuel for warranty (5-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), controls (thermostat, electronic ignition vs thermostat) and fuel (runs on propane or natural gas vs propane only).
- Choose the ProCom ML200TBA-B 20K Blue Flame for value ($8.55 per 1,000 BTU ($170.99, 20,000 BTU) vs $10 per 1,000 BTU ($199.99, 20,000 BTU)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every vent-free gas wall heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Mr. Heater 20K Blue Flame Dual Fuel | ProCom ML200TBA-B 20K Blue Flame |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 64 $10 per 1,000 BTU ($199.99, 20,000 BTU) | 75 $8.55 per 1,000 BTU ($170.99, 20,000 BTU) |
| Heat output 15% | 50 20,000 BTU/hr | 50 20,000 BTU/hr |
| Controls 20% | 75 thermostat, electronic ignition | 50 thermostat |
| Fuel 5% | 100 runs on propane or natural gas | 0 propane only |
| Warranty 30% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Mr. Heater 20K Blue Flame Dual Fuel | ProCom ML200TBA-B 20K Blue Flame | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | ||
| Venting | Vent-free | Vent-free |
| Heat type | Blue flame | Blue flame |
| Maximum input | 20,000 BTU/hr | 20,000 BTU/hr |
| Minimum input | - | 9,000 BTU/hr |
| Heating area claim | 700 sq ft | 950 sq ft |
| Fuel and controls | ||
| Fuel | Dual fuel | Propane |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Blower | No | No |
| Ignition | Electronic (battery) | Push button |
| Needs an outlet | No | No |
| Oxygen depletion sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 23 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |
| Released | 2018-10 | - |
