Home Heating Suggestions

[Radicalman64]

Last year when the power went out the gas fireplace was unable to provide enough heat after 3 days to keep it warm enough. I have purchased a generator now and am looking for some type of heater. I could run it off of the generator or some type of fuel. Your thoughts???

 

[brennan]

What kind on heating unit do you have in your house? Gas or Electric?

 

[redneck1861]

Last year when the power went out the gas fireplace was unable to provide enough heat after 3 days to keep it warm enough. I have purchased a generator now and am looking for some type of heater. I could run it off of the generator or some type of fuel. Your thoughts???

since you have a generator, I would suggest just getting a few of those electric heaters from walmart or home depot. they are cheap and 1 is enough to keep a single room, heated

 

[Radicalman64]

The heater is electric.

What kind on heating unit do you have in your house? Gas or Electric?

 

[BReeves]

I use a kerosene heater to supplement the propane furnace in my shop. Only time it smells at all is when you light it and when you extinguish it. Wiuldn't think twice about moving it to the house in an emergency.

 

[Barrett]

I use a kerosene heater to supplement the propane furnace in my shop. Only time it smells at all is when you light it and when you extinguish it. Wiuldn't think twice about moving it to the house in an emergency.

Emergency-

The paramedic in me is going to advise against moving one of these units into a house. There's that nasty stuff called carbon monoxide. Those jet heaters are great for shops and industrial type settings because of how open they are. The one I have for my shop is now a propane one.

There are electric heaters that are filled with oil, once heated the oil stays warm for a while.

Another thing to consider would be placement of the generator, outside is best, due to the exhaust.

When the ice storm hit, lots of folks getting sick, and houses burning down from improper use of heaters and generators.


Whatever you pick becareful.

 

[m.rehme]

Pellet Stove.

 

[patrickcudd]

Get a gas furnace. If the power is out, a medium generator will run your heater!
Of course this is a bit cost prohibitave!

For heat on the cheap to supplement your fireplace, get a couple Mr. Heater Big Buddy's.

 

[BoomerShooter]

I got one of those indoor/outdoor heaters than runs on the 2lb propane bottles - I never had to use it but have it just in case - its big enough to keep me and my dog warm...

 

[BReeves]

Emergency-

The paramedic in me is going to advise against moving one of these units into a house. There's that nasty stuff called carbon monoxide. Those jet heaters are great for shops and industrial type settings because of how open they are. The one I have for my shop is now a propane one.

There are electric heaters that are filled with oil, once heated the oil stays warm for a while.

Another thing to consider would be placement of the generator, outside is best, due to the exhaust.

When the ice storm hit, lots of folks getting sick, and houses burning down from improper use of heaters and generators.


Whatever you pick becareful.

I was assuming the OP had the common sense to understand an open flame burns oxygen be it kerosene, propane or the kitchen stove and you need a little ventilation. Didn't think anyone on OSA was of the same mentality as the ones you hear about running a generator in the kitchen.