How do a gas space heater works?

March 7th, 2010
portable space heater
Kyle53in asked:


Do a small gas space heater run off oil or gas? The portable type.

 

Which kind of auxiliary heat is the best?

March 1st, 2010

   RLB asked: Our plan this winter is to use less propane by buying some kind of portable space heaters–quartz, oil-filled radiator, etc. I’d appreciate any advice as to which is best overall by way of heat produced, electricity usage and initial cost. Thanks!  [ ... ]

Can I purchase a portable electric space heater that uses less than 400 watts per hour?

February 10th, 2010

   Googley Moo asked: Most portable electric space heaters use 900 watts or 1500 watts.  [ ... ]

Wood stove alternatives?

February 6th, 2010

   jessica b asked: We just bought a 1900s fixer. Currently it uses a wood stove to heat the entire house ( 2 stories, 900+ sq each). Other than using portable space heaters for the upstairs bedrooms and bathroom, what are some suggestions for heat? The house has natural gas piped to it. [...] [ ... ]

Should I be concerned about not heating my house, please read:?

February 4th, 2010

   Wendy b asked: In order to save money, I have moved my puter and most into my nicely heated 12×15 ft room. I spend 75% of my time in this room. I intend to leave the house furnace off and use only a portable effeicient space heater, is there anything I should worry about [...] [ ... ]

How should I heat my home this winter? I now only have oil heat but?

January 31st, 2010

   shawnp089 asked: I really think that is going to be too expensive. Im thinking of just putting portable space heaters in each room (Bedrooms and Living room). But I was wondering if there may be a better idea out there. P.S. I rent so any hardwiring may be out of the question.  [ ... ]

Does anyone know the best way to discard a portable space heater which has oil in it?

January 13th, 2010

   Amy J asked: Will your local trash pick-up people accept it?  [ ... ]

is it cheaper to use electricty to have my wall heater on or to plug in a portable heater?

January 9th, 2010

   anonymity asked: It is so cold out and I am curious to know if it costs more to run my (not gas) wall heater or to purchase a portable heater. I really want to purchase one of the electric fireplaces that home depot sells, just wondering if it would help save my power bill. Thank you I [...] [ ... ]

Need recommendation for portable space heater for elderly mother?

December 27th, 2009

   mrsR asked: Help. I need some ideas for a space heater that will heat a large bedroom but also be portable enough for my 83 year old mom to move around. It needs to be safe too! So I don’t worry. Any ideas?  [ ... ]

What can I do to eliminate outages with our direct-vent water heater in our manufactured home?

December 27th, 2009

   KJ asked: This is the second new water heater. Home is brand new. Water heater works fine except in the combination of windy & rainy weather. If it just rains – no problem. If it is just windy – no problem. No one seems to know what the solution is. PLEASE HELP ME!  [ ... ]