I was thinking of getting a forced air heater for working in the garage. Between propane and kerosene heaters I was wondering if anyone would know which one would be cheaper to use fuel wise and which would be safer carbon monoxide wise. I know they both give off CO and it needs to be vented but I thought I heard somewhere that kerosene burns cleaner. I appreciate any input.
2007-12-08 05:50:19 · 8 answers · asked by matt l 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would say that both burn pretty clean. The problem with propane is the gas is heavy and if there is a leak the gas flows along the floor and ignites. Kerosene has a slight odor to it. I think there are kerosene heaters as big as VW's. Both produce very large amounts of CO so be careful in a closed garage. If you can pick up a CO alarm and put it in a place in the garage to let you know its getting dangerous. I have used both and the propane seems to give me a splitting head ache
2007-12-08 06:06:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I never used a propane heater. I have a kerosene heater purchase in the early 1980's. I use it in the house once in a while when the outside temp is in the single digits or worse. I can tell you that it will smell. I eliminate any smell by lighting it outside and refilling it before it goes out. I keep it by the front or back door and supplement it with a small, very cheep electric fan. It WILL heat an entire house. If you use it correctly you will be fine. Light it outside close to a door and bring it inside safely close to the same door. Use a small fan to increase efficiency. I agree with the maintenance. The wick will have to be replaced yearly. Kerosene prices have gone up which is pure gouging at 5.25 a gal.
2016-05-22 04:39:32 · answer #2 · answered by machelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toyo Kerosene Heaters
2016-12-11 15:52:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would rather have kerosene than propane. Monitor and Toyo make nice kerosene heaters that work very efficiently. The toyo can also use #2 fuel oil.
2007-12-08 12:51:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would go with the propane heater and vent it outside. Have a 100# tank set outside with auto fill and enjoy...
2007-12-08 15:38:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any type of open flame heater is a bad idea in garage..... Vehicals may leak gasoline. I
2007-12-08 08:08:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
better yet get a elect heater if you have 220v in the garage, or even 110v, get a oil filled heater for it,
2007-12-08 06:20:45 · answer #7 · answered by William B 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I''ve tried them all. I would give William B's answer the highest rating.
2007-12-09 03:48:51 · answer #8 · answered by Chipmonk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋