Heater-Guides

What are the best space heaters that are not hot to touch? When you have children or pets around, space heaters that are hot to the touch are not an option. In this article, you’re going to learn about space heaters with the lowest possible surface temperature. Quick answer: The Dyson Hot + Cool is the best space heater that’s not hot to the touch. The combination of an embedded heating element and a built-in fan that blows heat out of the heater’s body prevents surface overheating. A more cost-effective alternative is a DeLonghi oil-filled radiator, which maximizes its surface area using thermal slots , and, therefore, minimizes the chance of burning your fingers. ...

Are blue flame or infrared heaters better? The answer is: Blue flame and infrared heaters are almost the same. Together, we’re going to myth bust blue flame and infrared heater differences. And after reading this article, you know exactly which heater to pick. Quick answer: Technically, infrared heaters are better than blue flame heaters since they radiate some of the heat into the room. Blue flame heaters emit hot air which rises upward. So, infrared heaters have a slightly better heat distribution. However, practically, blue flame and infrared heaters both produce radiant and convection heat. So, the main difference is looks. Heating output, gas usage, and efficiency are equal. ...

What is the safest propane heater? When it comes to propane heater safety, everybody is claiming different things. In this article, I am going to uncover propane heater safety myths and tell you only the facts that everybody agrees on. For an experiment, I bought a propane heater, and actually tried to burn things. And I measured propane heater temperatures using a laser thermometer. Based on the measurements, you can tell what is and what isn’t a safe propane heater. ...

Are Mr. Heaters safe to use in a tent? Many use Mr. Heater Buddys (and other models) as their primary outdoor heat source. They are great in cabins, RVs, and in workshops. But can you use a Mr. Heater in your tent? In this article, we will check whether Mr. Heaters can ignite or melt tent walls and whether they emit carbon monoxide. And of course, we will check whether it’s possible to run a Mr. Heater for a full night in a tent. ...

Are Mr. Heater Buddy heaters any good? Everybody recommends Mr. Heaters all the time. So, I bought one. Together we will have a look at how good they really are. I am going to be extra critical in this article and pay attention to all the fine-grained details that other websites leave out. Let’s uncover the truth about Mr. Heater! Quick answer: Mr. Heater Buddy heaters are not good for everyone. They get over >1,000°F. Their protection grid can’t prevent fire. And on a 1-pound propane bottle, a Mr. Heater lasts only for 5.4h on the lowest setting. So, they don’t last a full night unless you bring a larger propane tank. However, these issues are present in all propane heaters with the same heat output. ...

Your space heater is smoking? Immediately unplug it from the wall outlet! Then, grab a tea (or whatever you like) and make yourself comfortable. After reading this article, you will know exactly what to do about your smoking space heater. We will check whether you should get a new one, and if not, how to fix the most likely causes of your space heater smoking. Quick answer: Space heaters usually smoke from the heating elements, the internal power electronics, the power cord, or the case. Smoking heating elements usually indicate dust. Clean them with rubbing alcohol. If smoke comes out the inside, then check the electronics for blown parts and replace them. Similarly, check your power cord for issues and replace it if necessary. ...

Can you use a gas stove as a heater? Especially in emergencies, when there is no electricity and even central heating turns off, you need a backup heat source. If you have a gas stove at home, then using it could be an option. In this article, we’re going to check everything you need to know about emergency heating using your gas stove. And you’re going to learn about better (and more cost-efficient) alternatives to gas stoves. ...

Do propane heaters need electricity? There are two kinds of propane heaters. Those that need electricity, and those that don’t. In this article, you will learn which propane heaters you can use without electricity, completely off-grid! And you will learn about the types of propane heaters that use electricity and why. Quick answer: No, portable propane heaters never need electricity and work fully off-grid. However, central heating propane furnaces need electricity to run their built-in electronic thermostat, timers, and fans. Also, some RV propane heaters rely on the 12V car battery to run. Because only portable propane heaters work without electricity, you should always have one at home as an emergency heat source. Alternatively, you can power your propane furnace off a generator. ...

Can you put a space heater on a table? When I googled this phrase initially, I found answers diverging all over the place. People answered “yes” and “no” everywhere without actually proving their point somehow. I am going to place my three space heaters (oil-filled radiator, infrared heater, and propane heater) on top of a living room table and see if anything happens. Additionally, I am going to prove that you can place your space heater on tables as well using simple physics. ...

Why is infrared radiation hotter than visible light? Why do we use infrared heaters and not visible light heaters? In this article, you will find out why infrared radiation is so common in heating and what makes infrared the only reasonable heat source. Quick answer: Infrared radiation is not hotter than visible light. Most radiators (in a physical sense), however, emit the majority of their heat as infrared radiation. This makes infrared heat the most common form of heat in your everyday life. A single-wavelength visible light laser or LED shows that you do perceive visible light as heat as well. ...