Heater-Guides

Can you use an oil-filled radiator in a bathroom? Or will it take damage from the humidity, or even be a safety threat? In this article, we’re going to check whether and how to use oil-filled radiators in bathrooms, along with the necessary safety precautions. Quick Answer: Yes, you can use an oil-filled radiator in a bathroom. The large metal heating body is completely safe, even when water is splashed on it. Only the front panel of an oil-filled radiator contains sensitive electronics. So, avoid exposing it to water. An electric shock from an oil-filled radiator by accident is almost impossible unless you really try. Also, oil-filled radiators need no ventilation. ...

Your oil-filled radiator doesn’t get hot? I’m going to share some of the potential causes of why your oil-filled radiator is not getting hot so that you can check and fix those problems and get your heater running again Quick Answer: Oil-filled radiators stop heating because of a broken thermostat. Also, the thermostat can cut off the heating if the room is already warm. Furthermore, oil-filled radiators will not start and get hot if the power supply and extension cord are faulty. ...

Coal has been used to heat homes and workplaces for centuries, but is it possible to burn coal in a wood stove? Quick answer: It is not recommended to burn coal in a wood stove. While it is possible, it is not efficient and can cause damage to your stove. A coal stove needs a grate at the bottom in order to allow air from below the fire to burn efficiently. Without this grate, wood stoves won’t be able to burn coal properly. ...

How can you improve the heating and cost-efficiency of an oil-filled radiator? There are three different efficiencies that we want to optimize for: Technical efficiency - How much electricity is converted to heat? Perceived efficiency - How much heat does actually reach you? Cost efficiency - How much heat do you get for your money’s worth? In this article, we are going to cover all three different kinds of efficiencies. For each efficiency type, I am going to give you straight-to-the-point advice on how to optimize your oil-filled radiator! ...

If your propane heater uses too much gas, it’s time to check for possible reasons and fix it. So, I’m going to reveal some of the major causes that are messing with your propane heater and causing it to consume more gas than usual. I’m also going to highlight some precautions you should take if you want your propane heater to consume less gas. Quick Answer: Your Propane heater consumes more gas than usual if there is a leakage in the gas tank, hose, or heater itself. Also, a lack of insulation, or using undersized heaters in large rooms can increase gas consumption. ...

How long a 100lb propane tank lasts depends entirely on the propane heater that you connect to it. While a small heater can run for many weeks, a very strong industrial-grade heater will only last one day. Quick answer: A 100lb propane tank lasts anywhere between 13 hours to 576 hours depending on the heating power. On an average household 9,000 BTU heater, it will last for 192 hours of heating. On a (very) strong industrial-grade torpedo heater it will last 13 hours only. ...

Can you run a wood stove pipe through a window? A wood stove pipe connects the chimney to the stove, and it’s meant to exhaust fumes out of your home. But what if your house or RV doesn’t have a chimney? Quick answer: Yes, you can run a wood stove pipe through a window by using a pre-made window plate kit or making one yourself using double-walled metal pipes and a metal sheet to cover the window space. Ensure the pipe is angled upwards and lifted above the roof to increase efficiency. ...

What’s the best place to put your space heater? In the corners? Or in the middle of the room? In this article, we’re going to check different space heater placements and how they affect your heater’s efficiency. Quick answer: You should place your space heater facing toward the center of the room or the area where people are. The closer you place your heater to people, the higher the perceived heat, but the worse is the area coverage of the infrared radiation. The infrared heater’s radiation should not be blocked by any objects in between. You can safely place your infrared heater on the floor or on the carpet as long as no pets are around. ...

Can you use a space heater as a heat source for your sauna? Yes! In this article, I am going to tell you exactly what you have to do and what you should consider. Quick answer: Yes, you can use space heaters to heat a sauna. However, you either have to use two electric space heaters without built-in thermostats simultaneously or one propane gas heater for heating. Adding insulation to your sauna helps increase to raise the possible maximum temperature. ...

Do heat pumps dry the air? In this article, we’re going to check if a heat pump will dehumidify your room’s air (Spoiler: They don’t, but the air feels dryer). And then, we’re going to check how you can keep your room’s humidity at a comfortable level. Quick answer: No, heat pumps do not dry the air. Instead, they reduce the air’s relative humidity, making it feel dryer. This phenomenon is typical to all heaters and not specific to heat pumps. The reduced relative humidity is what you perceive as dry air. In case you prefer humid air, you will need a humidifier. ...