DuraHeat Convection Kerosene Heater

DuraHeat Convection Kerosene Heater Review



Overall 4.00 of 5 (by 1 user)
 




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Meri
Upstate, NY

Keeps you Toasty and Warm...

4 star rating

energy conscious, practical
Pros

    economical, safe, easy to use

Cons
    needs attention to operate properly

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18
2008
We live in Upstate New York where the winters can be brutal.  Snow and ice storms often bring power failures that will leave you without heat.  Yankee ingenuity plans for all situations so we have several portable heaters to use depending on the situation. 

We bought this kerosene heater for when the power is out.  We weren't sure what to expect but after using it for one year have decided that it is a good thing.  I say that with a warning under my breath to "Read the Instructions" before using it.  This is extremely important. 

Fuel Tips:

I thought kerosene was kerosene but apparently not.  You need to use clean kerosene that is specifically made for heaters or you risk smoke and fumes.  Trust me, you don't want smoke and fumes in your home!

Starting Tips:

Don't think that you can simply pull out the heater, fill it with kerosene and light it.  It is a bit more involved than that.  You need to allow the fuel to sit for at least a half hour before lighting the wick.  This gives the wick time to absorb the fuel.  If you don't do this step correctly you could damage the wick.  The heater comes with a handle.  If you move it outside to light and extinguish it you will eliminate most of the kerosene smell from the house. 

Safety Issues:

The heater is heavy when filled with fuel so if you are tiny you may need another person to help move it.  Don't worry about safety.  DuraHeat has that covered. If the heater were to tip over [I don't see how that is possible] it will instantly shut-off.  If your heater doesn't come with a manual siphon pump make sure to purchase one.  They make filling the heater a breeze and makes sure you don't have spills or messes to clean up...

Economical:

A full tank [about 2 1/2 gallons] will heat for about 12 hours.  The 23,000 BTUs  really throws the heat out and can keep an area of 1,000 sq feet nice and toasty. 


Can be Used Indoors or Outdoors

Last edited on Dec 14, 2008



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LadyMagic wrote on Sep 29, 2008 at 4:58PM

In response to Meri's comment from Sep 29, 2008 at 3:48PM:

I am too. I'm glad it worked out ok for you for the power outages. Thanks for the info.

Meri wrote on Sep 29, 2008 at 3:48PM

In response to LadyMagic's comment from Sep 29, 2008 at 3:41PM:

I am very sensitive to smell and I could tell there were fumes but others say there aren't any fumes. We mainly use this for power outages and for that it has been great.

LadyMagic wrote on Sep 29, 2008 at 3:41PM

We may be moving upstate soon. Hopefully we won't need a heater. I'm nervous about these kind of heaters. Did you notice any fumes with the clean kerosene? It's hard for me to picture no fumes with kerosene.

GeorgeChabot wrote on Sep 23, 2008 at 6:34PM

Brrr - I'm glad I don't live up in the snow belt any more. ;>

Meri wrote on Sep 22, 2008 at 8:58AM

In response to Jo's comment from Sep 21, 2008 at 6:50PM:

Yep! Those New England winters can be brutal... The problem with this heater is it smells. I am sensitive to the smell; my husband is not. I think they are better "emergency" heaters but I know many people who use them a lot.

Jo wrote on Sep 21, 2008 at 6:50PM

Thanks we need a heater for the basement if we ever want company here! Jo

PattyTherre wrote on Sep 19, 2008 at 6:58PM

We have a similar heater. I am scared of it so I only use it when I can look at it and make sure we don't set on fire. I have a HUGE fear of fire although so far, none of our heaters has caused any problems.

BayouBengal wrote on Sep 19, 2008 at 10:34AM

We are going to have to look for a couple of small heaters for the new "old" house! Good review and thanks for the recommendation.


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