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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. ...

Running two portable air conditioners simultaneously on the same circuit is not a good practice, as it will increase energy consumption or may trip your circuit breaker. But still, if you want to run two portable ACs simultaneously, I’ll show you whether you can do it or not. Also, I’ll tell you an alternative to portable ACs that will consume less energy! Quick Answer: You can run two portable air conditioners at the same time on the same circuit if they do not draw current more than the ampere rating of the circuit (15A - 20A). A 15A circuit and 110V - 120V outlet voltage (US) will not support two portable air conditioners. On the other hand, you can easily run two portable air conditioners when the outlet voltage is 220V - 230V (Europe and UK) and the circuit ampere rating is 15A - 20A. ...

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. ...

Here are the 5 quietest portable air conditioners between 47dB and 52dB. You’ll find all cooling capacities between 8,000 BTU and 14,000 BTU. For each quiet portable air conditioner, I’ll also list the room size each model is good for! Quick answer: The quietest portable air conditioner is a 47dB TOSOT unit. After that, most quiet air conditioners are rated either 51dB or 52dB. An average portable air conditioner is 56dB, which is significantly more because each 3dB increase doubles the perceived noise volume. ...

Many people are confused about which type of portable air conditioner to buy. If you are also questioning whether to buy a single-hose or dual-hose AC, here’s your answer: Dual-hose portable air conditioners are more efficient than single-hose as they don’t suck any outdoor air into the room due to negative pressure. A dual-hose unit is perfect for larger spaces because it can cool an area more quickly and efficiently than a single-hose AC. ...