I have a year old kerosene heater and while its on it gives off a strong kerosene smell . i have replaced the wick and I have made sure I've used fresh kerosene. I still cant get the heave smell out. it dosent smoke. or flash up. BTW its a Dyno-glo 55-7
2006-10-15 02:55:43 · 7 answers · asked by Bill L 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
your local farm supply store sells scents to add to your kerosene that should help.
2006-10-15 02:58:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, Kerosene is a form of oil- and the exhaust you are smelling is..just that--- It shouldn't be to strong of a smell though... We had a few spots that froze and cracked, no fun- we went through afterward and Heat taped everything. So far 7 years all good.... Ya- when you were saying opening a door, lol :) but having the windows open just a hair would be plenty to circulate air in the basement... but not knowing how efficient the heater is for the size room you have it in... with the windows open a bit- it should still stay warm enough,,, but because frozen pipes are really really a pain to deal with, keep them closed, and open some in the day-... bring your pa down and ask him if he'd like the windows open just a hair... k :) It should still be OK either way, 20 isn't cold Yet
2016-03-28 10:03:02 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what any one tells you , kerosene heaters should not be used in residential areas,
2006-10-15 05:26:32 · answer #3 · answered by samssculptures 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Those kinds of heaters do smell. Keep windows open a crack to let in air and exhaust carbon monoxide and other pollutants. They are a dangerous source of heat, in my opinion.
2006-10-15 02:58:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-10-15 03:04:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep the area "very" ventilated and hope it doesn't kill someone.
2006-10-15 04:16:37 · answer #6 · answered by bugear001 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they smell,they always smell, thats why many dont use them
2006-10-15 02:56:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋