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Increasing the efficiency of an infrared heater is easy, and you don’t have to be a technician to do so. In this article, I will give you some tips for increasing infrared heater efficiency and reducing energy costs. Quick Answer: You can increase your infrared heater’s perceived efficiency by adequately insulating your room (windows, cracks, and gaps below the door). Also, place your infrared heater facing into the room, or facing directly toward people. The technical efficiency of infrared heaters is always 100% since all electric energy ends as heat. ...

Can you run an infrared heater all night? In this article, we’re going to measure the temperature of my infrared heater’s heating elements. Then, we can check whether this temperature is night-safe (i.e. will it burn or melt anything?). Also, I am going to recommend you a night-safe infrared heater. Quick answer: Yes, you can run a quality infrared heater overnight given it is made of fireproof material and has built-in overheat protection. The radius of up to 2 feet in front of a space heater has to be free of any objects, as within this radius high temperatures up to 750°F can occur. Place your infrared heater at a safe distance from your bed without any objects blocking the heat radiation. ...

How can you insulate a window air conditioner? Usually, the window kit that comes with a window AC does not fit perfectly and leaves room for heat to enter your room. So, let’s have a look at some improvements you can make to improve your window AC’s insulation (and, therefore, its cost-efficiency)! Quick answer: You can add insulation around a window AC by gluing styrofoam panels around the sides. To close all air gaps, use spray foam or foam tape. If available, close your outdoor shutters to reduce the amount of heat entering your room. ...

Window ACs are power-hungry! Even though they are one of the most-efficient AC types, their running cost adds up over time. In this article, I’m going to explain 3 essential things you should do to make your window AC more efficient. Quick Answer: You can make your window AC more efficient by insulating windows and gaps below your door. Also, clean the evaporator coil and air filter. To avoid efficiency-decreasing dirt accumulation, clean your window AC’s internals yearly. Additionally, use high-quality extension cords (instead of cheap ones) and run your AC on a moderate cooling setting. ...

Quick answer: Yes, candles can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, but it’s highly unlikely. Candles produce very little carbon monoxide. That’s not enough to cause poisoning unless you light many candles in a small, unventilated space, which would increase carbon monoxide emissions. But that doesn’t mean lighting candles is 100% safe. Since carbon monoxide is undetectable by all five senses, it can be difficult to establish when the CO from candles is nearing dangerous levels. ...

Can you use an oil-filled radiator in an RV? Sure! But you have to make sure you use a proper power source! Quick answer: Yes, you can use an oil-filled radiator in an RV. You can run any oil-filled radiator off shore power, off a generator, or off the batteries using an inverter. However, electric heating is not always the most cost-effective form of heating when you are off-grid. In this article, we’re going to check all you need to know about oil-filled radiators. And in the end, we’ll see whether there are better heating options for your RV! ...

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 window air conditioner is not cooling? In this article, I am listing all of the possible reasons! I’ll tell you exactly how to test each cause and how to fix it. The list is sorted by issue frequency. So, the most common reasons are listed first. Quick answer: To fix a window air conditioner not cooling, ensure that all airways are free. Clean the evaporator coil. Ensure that the power supply is OK and that there is no issue with the power cord. Also, properly insulate the window setup of your window AC. If nothing helps, get a new window AC. ...

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. ...