Why Mr. Heater Will Be Your Best Friend This Winter

Let's call it like it is, cold weather sucks and makes your job way worse. However, there are ways to combat it, such as having the right heater nearby.

Acme Tools carries Mr. Heater options for everything from small recreational shelters to larger construction work areas. Here are four propane models worth a look, with a simple guide to who needs each size.

Advertised coverage is a starting point. Insulation, drafts, ceiling height and outdoor temperatures affect how much heat you need.

Mr. Heater MH9BX Portable Buddy — F232000

Heat output: 4,000 or 9,000 BTU/hour | Coverage: Up to 225 square feet

This is a practical pick for ice anglers and hunters heating small, properly ventilated recreational shelters. The fold-down handle makes it easy to carry, and the built-in piezo igniter keeps starting straightforward.

A 1-pound propane cylinder connects directly to the heater, making it a compact option for trips where portability matters.

Mr. Heater Big Buddy — F274805

Heat output: 4,000, 9,000 or 18,000 BTU/hour | Coverage: Up to 450 square feet

If you have a larger ice-fishing shelter or another approved, ventilated recreational enclosure, the Big Buddy gives you more heating capacity in a portable package.

Its three heat settings let you choose the output that suits the conditions. It’s a sensible step up when you need more heat while keeping a carry-along design.

Mr. Heater Quiet Burner Technology Forced-Air Heater — F271370

Heat output: 30,000–60,000 BTU/hour | Coverage: Up to 1,500 square feet

This model makes sense for contractors needing temporary heat in appropriately ventilated construction work areas.

The fan distributes warm air across the space, while adjustable output gives you flexibility as conditions change. Quiet Burner Technology helps reduce operating noise, and the included 10-foot hose and regulator are useful additions to the setup.

Mr. Heater Quiet Burner Technology Forced-Air Heater — F271390

Heat output: 75,000–125,000 BTU/hour | Coverage: Approximately 3,000 square feet on Acme’s listing

For crews heating larger, properly ventilated construction areas, this is the higher-output option.

You get adjustable heat, Quiet Burner Technology and an included 10-foot hose and regulator. Choose this size when the larger work area calls for its added capacity, and follow the manual’s propane-cylinder sizing requirements.

None of those options work for you? Well, the MH4B Little Buddy Heater could be the one. It's the smallest of the bunch, but it still gets the job done.

It's very portable, easy to use and store, this little heater would be great for any workshop, hobby space, or for any hunter.

Both forced-air models require an electrical outlet as well as propane, and they are not for home or RV use.

All four burn propane, so proper ventilation is essential to avoid carbon monoxide buildup. Follow each manual’s approved uses, ventilation openings and clearances. Never leave a heater unattended or operate it while sleeping.