Best Kerosene Heaters

While you probably have reliable heating for most of the rooms in your house, there are some places in homes that don’t have it. Outdoor spaces like the garden are definitely unheated, but enclosed porches generally aren’t, either. Nor are garages, which can cause problems if you need to work on your car in the winter. A space heater can fix that problem, providing plenty of warmth so that you can enjoy your entire house year round, and can get work done outside or in the garage, in any weather. There are many different types of space heaters, so for now, let’s focus on those that use kerosene to provide warmth.

Indoor: Indoor heaters are specially designed to operate inside, where ventilation can potentially be an issue. They generally run a bit cleaner, which makes for a more pleasant (and safer) experience.

Outdoor: Since they are designed to operate in areas with greater airflow, outdoor heaters generate a bit more exhaust. They are also designed to generate extra heat to make up for the fact that some of it will be lost to the air.

Electrical: Electrical heaters require a plug-in, as they use electricity to provide the energy to start up.

Non-electrical: Non-electrical heaters can be operated in a wider range of spaces, as they use other means to generate the heat to get things going.

Here are some of the factors raised by people in their reviews of the heaters they purchased:

• Heat generated: This is obviously the most important thing to consider with any heating device – how well does it work? The best heaters pump out plenty of heat, and do so consistently.

• Fuel efficiency: Kerosene can be expensive, so it makes sense that people who buy heaters want to get the most for their money. Great models are able to provide heat efficiently, which cuts down on the number of times the heater needs to be refueled.

• Heating range: The best heaters are ones that can heat an entire garage (or, if used outside, can produce a wide circle of heat), so users don’t have to huddle around them to get warm.

• Durability: The last thing you want to have happen is for the heater to give out in the middle of a job on a cold night. While it’s always a possibility, better brands are built to stand up to prolonged periods of use and not break down too quickly.

• Noise level: All heaters are bound to generate some noise, but the best brands operate as quietly as possible.

• Control: Look for a heater that gives you control over how much heat is generated. A heater with high and low settings will do, although one with a more finely-tuned thermostat might be better for your needs.

• Safety features: Be sure to check out what kind of ventilation, shut-off, and stability features the heater comes with, so that you can be sure that you’re getting the safest heater for your needs (especially if you’re purchasing an indoor model).

• Heat direction: When looking at heaters, you’ll notice that some models are circular and provide heat in every direction, while others provide a focused blast of heat. Think about the area that you’ll be heating, as well as what you need to get out of your heater, and choose a model that will send heat where you need it.

• Gas capacity: Be sure to look for a model that will fit exactly what you’re looking for. If you know that you only need heat for a limited amount of time, it’s fine to go with a heater with a smaller gas tank. However, if you plan on using your heater for extended periods of time, avoid wasting time and money and purchase a heater with a larger fuel capacity.

Pro-Temp: Pro-Temp is an American company that has specialized in producing heating and cooling solutions, and more specifically, space heaters and large-scale fans, since its founding in 2004.

Mr. Heater: Mr. Heater is an American producer of heating devices that traces its roots back to an ironworks company founded in 1872. Today, the company produces a wide range of heating products for industrial, commercial, and home use.

Dura Heat: Dura Heat is an American manufacturer of kerosene heaters, infrared heaters, and other heating devices for both home and outdoor.

Sengoku: Sengoku is a Japanese company that has been producing heaters since 1953. The company makes both kerosene and electric heaters that provide a wide range of heat outputs in order to meet customers’ needs.