The Ultimate Guide to Space Heaters, Air Conditioners & Purifiers

Can a swamp cooler catch on fire? What happens when they run out of water? Quick answer: A swamp cooler will not catch fire, even when the water runs out. Swamp coolers run on low wattages, which makes overheating highly unlikely. Swap coolers are the safest cooling devices (together with fans). Do swamp coolers overheat when they run out of water? A swamp cooler is a fan that blows air through wet sponge. ...

There are very few swamp coolers that are actually good. In this article, we’re looking at the 3 best swamp coolers to use in a bedroom. Quick answer: The best bedroom swamp coolers are the Hessaire MC37M and MC18M models. Their water tanks last for a full night if you run them on half-power. Alternatively, you can connect them to a tap for continuous refills. After checking my 3 different recommendations, we will also have a look at whether it makes sense to run a swamp cooler in your bedroom and see if there are better alternatives for you. ...

Garages get very hot in the summer. Let’s have a look at the best swamp coolers specifically for garages! When I looked for garage swamp coolers online, I was actually a bit surprised by the lack of information about garage swamp coolers. I mean, when you look for garage swamp coolers, you want a sturdy, durable, and maintainable device, that will last you for many summers. You usually don’t care about looks. You don’t want plastic screws. You want a swamp cooler that can take a hit, and which you can easily move around the garage. ...

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. ...

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. ...