RyansRangers Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 So in this fall time I really hate to turn on the heat cause of the cost, so I went i have always had a kerosene heater in my basement about 3 ft tall 1ft wide round one. So I went to the basement filled it up and started it opened the door to the upstairs. within 1 hr my whole house was warm 1800 sqft. I have done this all week there is a slight kerosene smell when you start it and turn it off but other than that its perfect. heat comes right up from the basement and costs barely annything to run.. I filled up my 4 gallon drum for $10 and have used 2 gallons this week. Just thought I would share my fall heating tip.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUSkinsFan Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Nice tip. My parents just bought a couple of electric space heaters and I have a small personal heater and get by just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 My condo is on the second floor, so it works out okay at times when neighbors above and below run their heat. However, these very cold winters can overcome that pretty quick. I do have an advantage in that my condo is a one bedroom so it can be easy to heat. Before winter really gets going here, I think I'm going to install a smaller ceiling fan in the living area that should help keep the place warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNut73 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Not to be a kill-joy to this thread, but the fireman in me says... If you go this route I would make sure you have a CO detector in the room where the heater is operating. These heaters do have a tendency to displace oxygen if not vented properly - you should probably crack open a window (or two) when using these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUSkinsFan Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 My condo is on the second floor, so it works out okay at times when neighbors above and below run their heat. However, these very cold winters can overcome that pretty quick. I do have an advantage in that my condo is a one bedroom so it can be easy to heat. Before winter really gets going here, I think I'm going to install a smaller ceiling fan in the living area that should help keep the place warm.I had a similar set up going when I lived in my apartment. I had units above me, below me and behind me and their heating/air conditioning helped me keep my apartment at a comfortable temperature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Judges Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 My gf has a condo in old town Alexandria and the local town council nazis won't let them update the windows and they leak like crazy. So we apply this plastic wrap designed to go over windows. Obviously it doesn't insulate but it does eliminate any draft and saves money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Not to be a kill-joy to this thread, but the fireman in me says...If you go this route I would make sure you have a CO detector in the room where the heater is operating. These heaters do have a tendency to displace oxygen if not vented properly - you should probably crack open a window (or two) when using these. I second this ,especially with a kerosene heater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 2 wood burning fireplaces. I will spend more money on 2 stroke than propane this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I installed a woodstove 20 years ago, Went from 5 tanks of oil per year, to one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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