Heater-Guides

Yay! I discovered a new product: The Bluegrass Living propane heater. I don’t know where this model has been all the time, but the Bluegrass Living propane heater looks neat. After spending dozens of hours reviewing both ventless portable heaters and vented propane heaters, my results were clear: Mr Heater Buddy heaters are next to unbeatable. But possibly, Bluegrass Living models can compete! So, let’s do a fully unbiased review. Hi, my name is Daniel, I am an electrical engineer and I write about heating and cooling methods on this website. ...

Today we’re going to have a look at the most powerful space heaters. In depth. We’re going to check: Which space heaters provide the most heat? (checking heaters with and without installation separately) How much electric power do they consume? What’s the proper way to install and use them? And to round it all up: How to generate the most heat using only space heaters, but without installation? First of all, a disclaimer: Since we’re really trying to find the absolute strongest space heaters on the market, most of the recommended products on this page are way too strong for regular living spaces. ...

Vornado claims their heaters are energy efficient. They even have an entire savings page dedicated to how much you can save if you use a Vornado heater. In this article, we’re going to check Vornado heater energy efficiency and how much you can really save with a Vornado heater. Hi, I am Daniel, an electrical engineer. And I’ve been debunking heating myths on this website for 4 years. So, let’s take a deep dive. ...

Can space heaters explode? Space heaters can catch a fire if you use them incorrectly. But will they explode? That’s important because an explosion could stun you and limit your ability to take action. Hi, I am Daniel, an electrical engineer, and in this article, we’re going to check whether space heaters can explode and the fascinating engineering behind explosion-proof space heaters. Luckily, space heaters don’t explode. In fact, it’s impossible for a space heater to explode. Let’s have a look. ...

I’ve been looking for a space heater made in the USA for ages. I decided to put an end to it. In this article, we’re going to find out which space heaters are engineered, designed, or manufactured in the US. Interestingly, the rabbit hole is deep. While many space heater companies started manufacturing in the US, their manufacturing plants often left the country due to globalization. Quick answer: There are no space heaters that are 100% made in the USA, but some are engineered, designed, or assembled in the country. Brands like Vornado, Mr. Heater, and Lasko are American. My favorite American space heater is the Dr Infrared DR-968 . ...

Heating in the office can be unnecessarily complex, especially when using space heaters. Most workplaces either prohibit or limit the use of space heaters. And if space heaters are allowed, they have to fit certain size criteria. All these rules can get very annoying. Since it’s practically impossible to heat an office to a temperature that suits everybody, space heaters can be a practical solution. Hi! My name is Daniel, I am an electrical engineer by profession and I write about space heaters every day! ...

Heating a room with high ceilings with only space heaters can be challenging. Not only does a lot of heat rise to the ceiling and is effectively wasted, but additionally, most space heaters are not very strong. In this article, we’re going to explore how to properly heat rooms with high ceilings with just space heaters. There are two fundamental approaches: Either get a very strong heater or get a heater that effectively distributes heat into your room and away from the ceiling. ...

Do space heaters burn oxygen? The cold season is approaching and there are plenty of space heater myths and misconceptions that make you stop and hesitate. If space heaters really burn oxygen, maybe you should find another way to heat. Should you? Let’s stop the speculation and get right to the core of the matter. Here’s the answer: Electric space heaters never burn oxygen, since the source of the heat is not a chemical reaction. Only fuel-burning heaters such as propane heaters or kerosene heaters do burn oxygen. However, due to tiny oxygen inflow streams from outdoors through gaps and creeks, and the built-in oxygen depletion sensor many fuel-burning heaters are absolutely safe to use indoors. ...

Did you end up trying to turn your Dyson heater on, or change temperature settings, but apparently the remote doesn’t react? Or did you lose your Dyson remote control? Then, you’re in the right place! My name is Daniel, I am an electrical engineer, and I’ve been writing about Dyson products for quite a while. This is a quick guide on how to control a Dyson Hot + Cool without the remote. ...

After turning on a new space heater or a space heater that was long unused, it is very common to notice strange smells. Some space heaters smell like something’s burning. Others give off plastic smells. In this article, we’re going to check where your space heater smell comes from, whether it is dangerous, and, of course, how to eliminate the smell. My name is Daniel, I am an electrical engineer, who worked in the heat sensing industry. I love solving simple, day-to-day electronic problems. Not the abstract stuff you study at university. ...