such as the last ice storm when I was without heat, what kind of heating source should I buy to be prepared for the next outage????
2006-12-23 03:35:50 · 9 answers · asked by dogsrulecatsqtime 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A Kerosene Heater! That's what everyone in Upstate NY uses!
2006-12-23 03:39:33 · answer #1 · answered by navy_seabee_wife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kerosene heaters are pretty good, but you have the fuss of spilled kerosene and they do give off a few fumes when you first light them.
there are propane fire places, and "warm morning" heaters that dont need electric to run. there are also vent less propane radiant heaters that dont need electric. there are even propane powered generators that will automatically come on in the event of power loss.
get with your local propane supplier. they will be glad to answer all your questions, and will install your appliance per code, should you decide to buy one.
dont buy any thing from wal mart or a discount house. if you do decide to get a kerosene heater, get one from a local merchant. the product support will be there and youll feel better about yourself for supporting a REAL business.
Possum, HVAC guy
(hank hill was not harmed in the answering of this question)
2006-12-23 11:54:28 · answer #2 · answered by hillbilly named Possum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can purchase clean-burning kerosene or white gas heaters that are safe to use indoors. Of course, stay away from doing things like firing up the BBQ indoors. Although the carbon monoxide is good for cleansing the gene pool, it isn't a good source for heat or cooking indoors.
2006-12-23 11:40:40 · answer #3 · answered by kaylora 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a good question since 48 people died throughout the area from carbon monoxide poisoning from negligence in miss-use.
There are good units that are reliable and are self contained, will be tipped over and shut off, etc. you might pay a little more but, they're safe. I saw one my daughter had, I came in the kitchen where she had it, scared the cat, who ran, taking the plugged in extension cord with her, the cord wrapped around the unit, it flipped over and the fluid spilled out, before it shut off it was all over the carpet and a mess.
2006-12-23 13:23:22 · answer #4 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea a kerosene heater works great ,the downfall is they dont burn very clean so if u use if for awhile might as well count on some painting
2006-12-23 11:52:40 · answer #5 · answered by b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a bunch of blankets and some head caps. its cheap and remember that heat escapes from the top of your head. so if your head is covered usually you will be warm. eat crackers and have water bottles around the house.
2006-12-23 11:44:06 · answer #6 · answered by tqpinklady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with everyone about the kerosene heaters, but PLEASE MAKE SURE you have a nearby window up just a bit. The fumes are dangerous for adults, but even worse for kids & pets.
2006-12-23 11:46:52 · answer #7 · answered by ladyparrotluvr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a kerosene heater.it can burn for 8 hours on one tank of fuel and one tank of fuel is about a little under 2 gallons.
2006-12-23 11:40:10 · answer #8 · answered by zachary b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An automatic generator so you will have power and be able to use your furnace.
2006-12-23 14:36:10 · answer #9 · answered by not g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋