Your space heater’s power cord is getting hot and you have no idea whether you should worry about it? In this guide, we are going to check your space heater’s cord together. My name is Daniel, I am an electrical engineer, and I have two space heaters at hand of which I am going to check cord temperatures. One cord is getting hot, the other stays cool. But that’s normal. A space heater power cord getting hot is not necessarily dangerous. ...
I’ve already talked quite a bunch about space heaters and other devices making noise on this website. But I am not really satisfied. After all, I can describe all the sounds space heaters make, but you still can’t be sure whether the sound your space heater is making is safe or needs repair. In this article, I want to take a different approach. For each sound, I will embed a real-life noise sample you can play and listen to. ...
Ceramic heater or infrared heater? Which one is more energy efficient and produces the most heat for the least cost? When it comes to heating up your space, especially in those colder months, making an informed decision about which heater to use can save you both energy and money. With many options available, two popular choices often come up: ceramic and infrared heaters. But which one is more energy efficient? Is there even a difference efficiency-wise? ...
The longevity of a 420lb propane tank varies significantly based on the heater you’re using it with. For a smaller heating system, it might last you almost an entire season, but if you’re powering a strong industrial-scale heater, a 420lb propane tank can run out of gas in just a matter of days. Quick answer: A 420lb propane tank can last from roughly 60 hours up to an impressive 2,419 hours, depending on the heater’s BTU rating. With a standard household 9,000 BTU heater, it lasts for 805 hours (33 days) of uninterrupted heating. On the other hand, with an industrial-grade torpedo heater (120,000 BTU), it would last just about 60 hours. ...
Only a few parts can cause a Dyna-Glo heater not lighting. Typically, they are the parts that ignite and measure the pilot light. Luckily, a Dyna-Glo heater not lighting is usually easy to fix. Let’s look at all the possible problems and how you can fix them. How to fix a Dyna-Glo heater not lighting Your Dyna-Glo heater is not lighting. So, to find out the cause of your issue, we have to trace the path of ignition, starting with the tank, followed by the propane hose, the igniter, the pilot light, and the thermocouple. ...
Your Vornado Heater is not working and you don’t know why? In this article, we’re going to check everything you can do to fix it. Unfortunately, the official Vornado website is not helpful at all. All you get is a “troubleshooting” document that tells you to turn the heater off and on. Not helpful at all. Another tip you get in the document is to not use your heater with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) safety wall outlet… which is, in my opinion, pointless advice. ...
You are looking for a vented propane heater that does not use electricity? Unfortunately, they don’t exist. In this article, I am going to explain to you why you can’t find a vented propane heater that does not use electricity (for off-grid heating) anywhere. And then, we’re going to check what you can do about it. Freezing is not an option! Quick answer: Vented propane heaters always need electricity to power their built-in fan which blows waste gases through the vent. Propane heaters that don’t require electricity to run are always ventless. The best ventless propane heater without electricity is a Mr. Heater Buddy heater or a wall-mounted Dyna Glo propane heater. ...
How long a 20lb propane tank lasts depends on the heater you use with it. Depending on how much you use your propane tank, the tank can empty in one day, or in a month. In this article, we’re going to check all the different possible durations. You just have to look up your heater’s heating power (in BTU per hour). Quick answer: A 20lb propane tank lasts for 38 hours of heating on a regular 9,000 BTU portable propane heater. On larger heaters (30,000 to 60,000 BTU) it lasts between 6 and 12 hours. ...
Your Honeywell space heater is not working? In this article, we’re troubleshooting and fixing your Honeywell space heater using just a few targeted questions. This article covers all of the most-used Honeywell space heaters, including the Honeywell tower space heaters (Slim and HeatGenius) and the smaller Honeywell heaters (the 360-degree and UberHeat). Don’t worry if you have a different Honeywell heater. Most Honeywell heaters work just the same internally. So, you can follow this guide regardless! ...
Being a heating blogger and an electrical engineer, the internet never ceases to disappoint me. When I looked for the best vented gas heaters online, I found only bogus results. Almost every article recommended heaters that looked like vented gas heaters but were actually ventless. Heck, even Walmart fails to differentiate between ventless and vented gas heaters when you use their search option. In this article, we’re going to check out the best & truly vented gas heaters. Spoiler: There are tons of choices, but only a few are good. ...