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Hi, my name is Daniel. Everything you read on this page is backed by my own experiments which I perform in my home lab, studies, and my own experience using heaters, air conditioners, and air purifiers.
I don’t care about product brands, marketing, design, and all of that stuff. I just recommend what works and what is reasonable for you.
Are Dyson air purifiers worth the money? Recently, Dyson launched its new product line, the Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet, which costs just around $1,000. That’s a huge price for an air purifier. So, what’s so special about this thing? Considering that Dyson has been selling air purifiers for ages, as features built into the Pure Cool … Read more
What’s the average Dyson Hot and Cool heater fan running cost? And how energy-efficient are Dyson heaters when compared to regular space heaters? Dyson heaters are up to 30% more energy efficient than regular space heaters. At least that’s what Dyson claims. Today, I’m going to check whether Dyson heaters are as energy-efficient as they … Read more
This guide is all about the electricity usage of oil heaters. You are probably about to get a new space heater and wondering whether getting an oil heater is the right choice for you. Oftentimes, you have several concerns when you’re about to get a brand new heater. In this article, we’re going to tackle … Read more
Space heaters that don’t blow fuses: Is that even possible? Of course, it is! In this article, we’re going to take a look at 5 space heaters that definitely don’t blow any fuses. I’m an electrical engineer and carefully selected each of them and their potential to blow a fuse. The 5 space heaters listed … Read more
You can use a diesel heater indoors, in your house, in a garage, shed, or workshop. All you need is a reliable, weatherproof diesel heater setup. Diesel heaters can make great emergency heaters. With just a car battery and some diesel, you can heat your home in case of an electricity outage. Or, for tiny … Read more
Space heaters are usually limited to 1,500 Watts. Especially in the US. That’s because US home circuits are laid out to supply 120 Volts. Combined with a 15 Ampere fuse, that corresponds to a maximum power consumption of 120 Volts × 15 Amps = 1,800 Watts So, the average US household circuit can support 1,800 … Read more
I did an experiment, measuring the amperage of my diesel heater. This post is about the results. When you look for diesel heater amperages online, you don’t get any good answers. One website I found said that “diesel heater draws 1 amp per hour”. As an electrical engineer, hearing this hurts my brain. Severely. That’s … Read more
Fanless heaters have several advantages when compared to regular electric space heaters: Based on these findings, we can already tell that maintenance-wise and technology-wise, fanless heaters are superior to most other electric space heaters. Technically, they are flawless. Or are they? In this article, we’re having a look at 4 of the best fanless electric … Read more
Your (chinese) diesel heater shows an E08 error code? No problem. The E08 error code is usually simple to fix requires no tools and no disassembly, and takes under 5 minutes. In this article, we’re having a look at the most common reasons and fixes for the E08 error. If you follow this article closely, … Read more
When you’re getting your RV ready for trips, picking the right heater is a big deal. It’s all about staying warm and cozy. A lot of van travelers wonder whether to go with a diesel heater or an electric one. Diesel heaters are great for pumping out a lot of heat, but setting them up … Read more
Meet Daniel
Hi there, my name is Daniel. I am a 27-year-old electrical engineer (who graduated with a M.Sc. from TU Darmstadt / Germany), whose home is stuffed with heaters. Whenever someone visits I get a comment on what is going on here! Aside from writing about home heating and other electrical stuff, I enjoy biking, running, and climbing – anything that gets me out the door. Maybe I’ll make a website about that as well one day.