VLOG_067 Top Tips You Should Know Before Buying a Dyna-Glo 23,800 BTU Kerosene Heater
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- Prepping to keep warm this Winter? Thinking about buying the Dyna-Glo 23,800 BTU Convection Kerosene Heater? This video discusses my top tips you should know before you purchase one.
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Just one caution about these heaters when you take them outside to refill , the manual says " Do Not Fill when the heater is Hot. "
That is correct, NEVER fill a kerosene heater while it is still hot. In all reality, once you shut the heater down outside, if you just let it sit ten minutes or so they cool down really fast. Thanks for watching and adding in that info!
I love my kerosene heater and I can actually use it to keep my small mobile home toasty warm. I can use my heater to totally warm my entire home, instead of using the older electric furnace and paying a $300 a month power bill, because my older mobile home isn't insulated that well. Also I use it to cook with as well. The one thing I will say is NEVER use a kerosene heater unattended. I had an older one last year and fired it up and left for 5 minutes to go to my neighbors house and when I came home it had flamed up and totally filled my home with black smoke and sutt. Everything was covered in a black film of sutt and I'm lucky it didn't burn my place down. NEVER USE IT UNATTENDED!!
That's the best advice anyone can give when using a kerosene heater...NEVER LEAVE IT UNATTENDED! Thanks for watching the video!
what caused it to flame up and leave black film and sutt on everything? did you learn how to prevent this?
We just purchased two kerosene heaters with no knowledge on how to run them but your video and the comments are awesome. You guys rock.👍🏾
Hi George! Thanks so much for the kindness! We started making these videos because we were disappointed with the lack of quality kerosene videos on TH-cam and noticed most were being produced by people who only use these heaters as backup or "once in a while". We use our heaters as our PRIMARY heat source for heating our 900 sq ft home. We made an entire Kerosene Heater playlist on our channel and we're still adding to it. Check it out for more helpful info and tips...I even have an unboxing/setup video and an instructional video on changing the wicks. If you need any help, just reach out and we'll do our best to get your question(s) answered. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Happy holidays to you and your family!
Also, if your air return is on your ceiling where you replace your filter, just run your fan on your thermostat but leave heat pump off and then set the kerosene heater underneath the air return on the ceiling.
I personally cannot use this tip because I do not have a working central heat and air system in my house but I hope others find this suggestion helpful, thanks for posting it for others to read. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing to our channel. Have a great day and stay warm!
Thank you for the video, it was very helpful. Nice work on the house so far and good luck in the future.
You're welcome! We have even more kerosene heater videos on our kerosene heater playlist, check it out for more helpful info and tips! Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Have a great day Dave!
Thanks for the tips, we just purchased it and look forward to years with it.
Welcome! These units really are made to last years. The key is maintenance. Keep it clean, change the wick, and really try your best to only burn clear K-1 kerosene in it. Check out my kerosene video playlist for more helpful information. I'm in the process of putting together a video on how to change the wick in these units because a lot of people have been asking for pointers and help with that. Feel free to explore our other videos and check out my husbands author website www.americanbackroadpublishing.com if you love to read.Thanks for watching and supporting our channel, we appreciate you!
I’ve used kerosene heaters for better than thirty years now and love them. I live in upstate New York where the winter temps can go 25 below zero! I moved into a small single wide mobile home which actually is insulated extremely well, surprisingly. Last heating season I only used my furnace which runs on oil and I burned less than a full tank! Tank is 275 gallon type. I just purchased my dyna glow for emergency heat, should I loose power. When I heated my home years ago with a kerosene heater, I’d light it up in November and not turn it off until spring. I’d fill the fuel while the heater was light which I know is a big no no but I had no fumes or hassle lighting my heater outside in minus degree weather. Fire extinguisher and fire alarms I did have! I think your way of lighting and fueling outside is a very good idea. Better safe than dead!
I grew up in the Watertown/Fort Drum area of New York so I definitely know all about the cold. Ya'll just got slammed over Thanksgiving with the snow. Watching it on the news sent the cold down to my bones, lol, and I'm in Virginia. How are you doing? Safe? Warm? Still digging your way out? Lol, sorry, had to be a little funny there. Smart move on your part having a backup heating source. You just never know when a power outage is going to happen in NY. I remember the ice storm (was it in '97?), no power for like 2 weeks. Every blade of grass was an icicle and then the snow came on top of it. Couldn't drive anywhere and if you didn't have cash for groceries and gas, you were screwed. Crazy memories I have. People down here in the South think I'm nuts when I tell the snow stories...lol. Anyway, thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Be safe and stay warm!
Great info and video a lot of good direct tips..keep’em coming..
Hi! We have a whole kerosene heater playlist on our channel and we’re already filming more to add for this winter season…check it out! I’ve unboxed a new heater, show you how to set them up, I tear it down to change the wick, show you the inside of the units, etc, etc. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Have a great day!
Great tips, I purchased 2 last yr and if I need to bring them out I will. Thank you ❤
We have 2 Dyna-Glo kerosene heaters but we very rarely ever run them at the same time. We purchased 2 so we would be able to rotate them. We'll have one running in the house while the other is outside getting cleaned up and refueled. We'll also run one during the day and then switch to the other for nighttime that way the heaters get a "break". I'm never running one heater for longer than about a 12 hour stretch. Thanks for watching/supporting the channel!
@@americanbackroadhomestead Thank you, I will keep your method in mind...blessings!
Very helpful information...Thank you!!!
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Great 👍 video and information just got my Dura Heat 23,800 BTU last winter ❄️ Texas got Hammered with a freeze not this time tried it out works great 👍
I remember seeing Texas without power on the news last year for like a week straight and it was freezing temps. Glad to hear you're prepared 👍
Very informative especially about the air movement and fans. Will definitely crack a window. Nicely done mam
Knowledge is power, happy to share our tips! We have a kerosene heater playlist on our channel with other videos I've made, feel free to check them out. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing to our channel. Thanks for watching!
Get a eco stove fan to push the hot air around a little more, that really helps with heating more area....
I bought a double stove fan from Ebay and it makes a huge difference. The room heats up much more evenly now.
we have a 3 season room and add that same heater to make it useable year round the ceiling fan is a must. if you don't have air movement you will not get any benefit from this type of heater as she said. her videos on heating with Kerosene are some of the best I've found on youtube
Hi 👋 Thank you so much for the kind compliment. I make these videos to teach people how to use these heaters safely and properly. I also aim to alleviate anxiety for those setting up and using one for the first time by giving as much information as possible because the more you know, the more confident (and safe) you'll be. Sounds like this heater was the perfect solution for your 3 season room. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Stay warm and happy holidays!
Thanks, very helpful!
You're welcome! I recently posted another kerosene video discussing fuel, costs, etc. Click or copy/paste this link to check it out: th-cam.com/video/KuoxJ3gNuXc/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching/supporting our channel!
STOVE FANS WORK Well Also. Thank you for your Time. Keep being a blessing and Enjoy Life.
Yes, they sure do! The only reason you don't see any stove fans in my videos is because every single room in my house has ceiling fans already and they work so wonderful that I don't even bother with stove fans. Thanks so much for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Have a great day and stay warm!
water on top helps a lot , put foil on top first , plus small fan helps too. 10 plus years of using this heater.
thanks, very helpful!
Very welcome! Thanks for watching!
That's about the price of a new wick
@@hamishr2367 We have new wicks on standby at all times just in case. In my area, replacement wicks cost between $9 and $12 depending on where you purchase from. Last year, I discovered our wicks were still good. That means I'm changing wicks about every other year.
@@americanbackroadhomestead Yeah wicks last longer than you think. My original one in my kero sun radiant heater lasted 7 winters. I changed it last fall and it's year 2 on the replacement wick
@@michaeldhondt368 7 Winters?! That's awesome! Now I'm super curious how long I can really get a wick to last in my Dyna-Glo heater. We're currently on our second winter with the same wick. I've read in other comments that people will dry burn and clean off carbon build up on their wicks. Do you do any maintenance like that to your wicks to get them to last a long time?
I use mines in the garage during the winter months. I could be out there in my underwear and t-shirt. It can be -10 degrees out and my garage would be in the 70's. Best investment anyone can buy.
Agreed! DynaGlo's pump out the heat! Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Have a great day!
fans must turn clockwise in winter.
Not sure if you tried it or have the option with ur ceiling fans but put them in reverse so the heat pushes down the walls instead of causing a downward draft ... had a similar Duraheat kerosene heater and I agree it will dry the air and got our little 800 square foot house we were renting to a toasty 80+ degrees! Tip I saw from someone else was if you get cast iron pan and fill with water you can set it on top of the heater to add humidity to the air
You are correct, the cast iron pan with water trick does work, just be safe with it, specially if there's children in the home. 800 sq ft?! I rarely meet people with a home smaller than mine. Yes, I have my ceiling fans set on reverse...it works so well! How do you manage the inside temperature of your home? I find myself watching the weather everyday. If it's warmer than 45 outside at night, we don't run the heater all night. If it's colder than 45 outside at night, we'll run the heater. Also, we use our oven/stove a lot for cooking so the heat kinda spreads throughout the house from that during the day.
@@americanbackroadhomestead The home we were renting at the time was where we used the Kerosene heater. I think it was a converted garage and had little to no insulation and 3 years ago when maryland was experiencing single digit temps the heat pump didn't do anything besides make our electric bill go up lol. Our home we live in now is our 1st home without renting and gas furnace was a big requirement I was looking for. Will be using the kerosene in case of power outage or to supplement depending on how crazy things get due to the current administration. Sorry for the long response.
@@americanbackroadhomestead Didnt answer ur air circulation question...we use ceiling fan's in the rooms that have them and I also found LASKO blower fans with directional blower so you can angle the air in any direction! For the summer time we use a blower fan at the bottom of our stairs in the finished basement to blow the colder air up to the main floor...then a 2nd blower fan on the main flower to circulate the air upstairs...will try the same setup with the kerosene heater running in the basement with a window cracked to see how it works! Havent used it in the new home as of yet. I will try and limit how many books I write in my responses...I tend to be long winded lol
@@spartacus3608 That's actually a HUGE reason why we went with kerosene...power outages are very common where we live. Now when the power goes out in the winter, nobody in my household really cares because we're still going to be warm via kerosene heater. Congrats on getting out of the rental market! You should be proud! I remember when my husband and I got out of renting. It was very surreal. Such a good feeling when you don't have to hand over your hard earned money to a landlord anymore.
@@spartacus3608 No worries. It makes for good conversation...and let's face it, people love reading comments on TH-cam for some reason...LOL.
I had that same model 20 years ago. Unfortunately I sold it and regretting it! I’m going to buy another one today, after paying $400 for my last utility bill. They work so well.
I think you'll like the newer models, does take a little getting used to the safety shut off and being careful when you're carrying/moving it (one slight tip and it shuts down on you). I've found wicks are cheap on Amazon for them. Consider keeping that instruction manual, it has the directions for changing out the wick AND the wick part number in it but if you loose it for whatever reason, I do have a wick change out video on my channel to walk you through the steps. Hopefully kerosene prices are better for you than what I have to pay. Southwest Virginia is averaging about $7 a gallon right now. Let me know how it goes for you and what you think of the new models compared to the older ones. Thanks so much for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Happy holidays to you and your family!
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$7 a gallon! I live in the California, where everything is ridiculously over priced, but you can’t beat the weather! The cheapest price I’ve found is $11 a gallon when purchased in 5 gallon containers. 20 years ago it was $3 a gallon. It’s still going to be cheaper to run kerosene than natural gas. I appreciate all the tips you provided.
...and I bought a barely used one for $50 cash lately. When people move, they sell things and a kerosene Dyna0Glo heater is easy to manage. Get k-1 kerosene for best cleanliness and burn.
That's a steal of a deal! We just bought another one for TH-cam video purposes...paid $150 at Lowe's for it. I remember it was around January last year, you couldn't find these heaters for under $289! I search Craigslist, OfferUp, and Facebook marketplace frequently and have noticed in my area NOBODY sells used kerosene heaters. Goes to show the reliability the DynoGlo brand has. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel, if you haven't already, please consider subscribing! Hope you have a great day!
I bought in mid-September at Powhatan... at a quick mart wit ha working pump. The oil dealer across the street had a broken pump that may not be fixed for 2 months. K-1 is a last ditch emergency for me if electricity is off more than 1 week...
Most people use a kerosene heater when the power goes out so a ceiling fan is no good without power
That's true if you're using it in the event of power outage. Then there are the rest of us who use it as primary heat source. Not every one lives in homes with central heat and air or wood burning stoves but we still have electricity. Thanks for watching!
Great video - thanks for posting! K1 up in the Anchorage Alaska area is ~ $10/gal right now. I’m not sure of the gas station prices since none near me seem to sell it at the pump. We’re getting this unit and a few lamps/lanterns as back-up in case of prolonged outage (think massive earthquake in midwinter). My wife hates the smell of kerosene, so we’ll heed your advice about filling/starting/stopping outdoors!
I have a super sensitive nose (as most women do). Filling, starting, and stopping the kerosene outdoors REALLY helps keep the stink outside. Definitely give it a try, let me know what your wife thinks. I think we are at $3.49/gallon here (Virginia) at the local gas station. You can buy the 5 gallon prepackaged cans of kerosene at the retail stores (Tractor Supply, Rural King, etc.) for about $29.99 making it roughly $6 per gallon. I'm going to be making some more kerosene heater videos soon. Thanks for watching!
@@americanbackroadhomestead a pump can be down and not repaired for weeks,,,, so be prepared to pay $5 a gallon (if available) when gasoline is about $3.20/gallon. Normally K-1 kerosene costs about the same as regular gasoline in central VA.
@@DougHinVA With fall around the corner, we've been watching the kerosene prices here in Southwest Virginia. We're holding strong at $3.49/gallon. Hasn't changed at all since last year. We are preparing for the idea that inflation is going to take its toll on kerosene prices soon. I think the one thing keeping it low right now is the fact that it's not as heavily sought after compared to propane and natural gas and fuel companies don't typically deliver it to residents directly. You usually have to get it yourself at the pump. If you see any big changes in price, please come back to this thread and post it to help pass the information on to others.
So update on my heater I just returned it and got a new one but gotta wait for it to get here also saved twenty bucks
Really? Our stores where I live won't let you return products once they've had fuel in them. Lucky! Very possible you could have gotten a defective one, it does happen. Sucks you have to wait for the new one but kudos for saving $20 bucks!
Awesome video. Hi I'm new subscriber. Just trying to decide if the Dyno glo is worth the money? Was it worth the money to you after using it awhile? Is it a quality heater????????
Thanks for subscribing! Great questions. We are currently coming up on our third winter using these heaters. The only thing I've had to do is replace the wick and ignitor (they are usually sold together). Originally paid about $150 per unit, we have two because we rotate them. One gets used during the day, the other at night. I personally feel that the DynaGlo brand is not only worth the money but also a QUALITY heater. I made a video a while ago when I changed the wick, check it out, you'll see the quality of the unit as I'm tearing it apart to change the wick. I believe I filmed that either during or after our second winter using it. If you decide to get one, shop around. I've been noticing some stores and websites price gouging these heaters. I just bought another one to film an unboxing video soon, got it from Lowe's. They're usually pretty fair priced there. Let me know how everything works out for you if you get one. I don't think you'll be disappointed with DynaGlo. Check out our kerosene heater playlist for more info, tips, tricks, etc. Thanks again for subscribing and supporting our channel!
can't go wrong with a Dyno heater.
So how safe is it to move while it’s on (if the start up and shut off should happen outside)? Everyone says that this heater gets REALLY HOT.
That question depends on whether or not you are careless in the process of moving the heater. If you just pick it up, swing it around, and bump into things with it...that's not safe. If you are paying attention to where you are going, walk slowly with it, don't bump into anything...you'll be absolutely fine. You're right, this heater gets incredibly hot. That's why you'll notice in the video, the actual handle on my heater is in the downward position on the side on my heater. When the handle is down like that, the handle itself does not get hot, allowing you to lift up the handle and carry it bare handed. If you leave the handle upright, the metal will get stupid hot (because heat rises) and you won't be able to touch it to move it. Hope that explanation helps, thanks for watching!
Great video... one question: what is the weekly kerosene cost of running your heaters?
This is honestly a tough question to answer because the answer varies depending on how often the heater is being used. These heaters have a 1.9 gallon fuel tank and I can get my heater to go about 10 to 12 hours on one tank when using only clear, K1 kerosene. If I were to use the heater day and night for 7 days straight, that would be 4 gallons a day x 7 days = 28 gallons x $5 a gallon (this is the current going rate for kerosene in my area as of 12/4/22) = $140 per week x 4 weeks in a month = $560 total fuel bill for one month running almost 24/7...that would be my MAX cost of running my heater....but, my bill is actually way less than that because I don't have to run them 24/7. There are many days where they are not running during the day and only at night or they run throughout the day and turned off at night. If you are solely relying on kerosene heaters as your primary heat source, paying attention to the weather and outside temperatures will help you save on your fuel bill. Obviously if it is 50-60 degrees during the day, you'll run them just long enough to heat your home and then shut it down. Or if we're working outside all day or not even home, obviously we're not running them because they're not needed. If you use the basic math as I did above using the current price of kerosene in your area, you too will be able to calculate your MAX weekly and monthly fuel cost. Of course, the goal is always to get it way lower. I really need to do a video on this topic because I get asked this question a lot, lol. Some people think that's a ridiculous price to heat a home on one of these kerosene heaters. In my area, we have FREQUENT power outages throughout the entire year, so it would actually be dumb on my part to try and rely soley on any form of electric heat. It's hard for most people to understand that just because our max potential fuel bill may be $560 a month, it doesn't mean that's what we actually end up spending and more times than not, it's WAY lower. Hopefully this explanation helps you understand the cost of using one of these units as a primary heat source. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Be safe and stay warm!
@@americanbackroadhomestead I totally understand.. i get asked the same question, with me: 1 full tank runs 11-12 hours... 1.9 gallons as well ... 6 hours per gallon... the longest I’ve ran it is about 1 hour.. if I ran it all day it might be 4 hours a day keeping the house at 72-74... that’s a fill up every 3 days...$13 per fillup... kerosene here is $6.89 a gallon.. 10 fill ups a month = $130 minimum.. my central heat natural gas bill is $19 a month and runs almost every day.. it’s cheaper to use the central heat.. I asked that because people make these kerosene for heat videos without addressing the cost of running them.. thanks for taking the time
@@wemcal My husband just went to the gas station today...there's been a kerosene price jump...we just went from $5 a gallon to $7 a gallon. Googled it out of curiosity to see what is going on to make kerosene price spike like that while we're seeing gas prices drop drastically. Kerosene fuel use over the last couple decades has declined so much that they haven't been keeping as big of a supply anymore. Apparently the war over in Ukraine has increased the demand for kerosene right now causing a severe supply and demand issue which in return is driving the price up...fast. Do you know of any other factors driving the price up so quick? I keep researching but it's hard to find more info on this. If something doesn't give soon, I myself may just be looking for an alternative to the kerosene sooner than later. Time will tell. Two months ago our kerosene price was steady at $3.49 a gallon here in Virginia...it's nearly doubled now. I'm gonna make that video later this week addressing the cost of running this kerosene heater. You may want to do the same sometime because you're running central heat and air and basically using the kerosene heater as a supplement...which A LOT of people do that especially when the temps hit single digits and their central heat and air systems can't keep up. I can't talk about that aspect like you could because we don't even use central heat and air, our kerosene heaters are our primary heat source. Just a suggestion because I'm noticing in video comments it's a big topic.
@@americanbackroadhomestead the prices jumped here as well (West Tennessee). Our K1 kerosene at the pump was $5.34 October 27th... December 1 the price was $6.79.. in 2020 kerosene was $2.33.. K1 kerosene at tractor supply is $58 for 5 gallons.. I have diesel vehicles and equipment and was hit hard in 2011-2014 with diesel prices.. this year I was hit harder with $6.25 diesel prices.. the diesel has dropped to $4.69 in Southaven/horn lake Mississippi and I’m experimenting with one of my heaters with diesel.. from what I understand the refineries are making more K2 heating oil with the 2,000ppm for the winter and K2 off road (diesel) with the 15ppm for vehicles to reduce prices .. the K1 kerosene is being less produced... I have a fireplace at the house and propane heaters that I use when I’m working in houses that doesn’t have heat, that’s where this kerosene heater play a big part.. but when I’m not working in houses I like to run it at home instead of making a fire... I’m going to keep checking and watching these kerosene prices as well.
All great 👍 but I still waiting when yo say: How to refill during a use? Do I have to wait to cool down?
Whoops! Lol...sorry I missed that! Yes, the safest way to refill your heater is to wait until it cools down (that information is also posted in the instruction manual). We carry ours out of the house and set it outside for cool down (this keeps the "shut off" fumes from stinking up the house). We also store our kerosene in the shed so for us, it just makes sense to let the unit cool down and refill it outside. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching and supporting our channel, please consider subscribing!
@@americanbackroadhomestead Thanks for replying ❤️ Not many often people answering 👍 Hello from🏴
@@huberttarganski2095 Hello from Virginia, USA! We take pride in connecting with our viewers because it's our viewers who help us grow our channel! It may take us a few days to respond to comments left on our channel but we always read and write something back. Have a great day!
@@americanbackroadhomestead you too👌
Any suggestions on what kind of kerosene to use? I've seen a few of my friends start to use Klean Heat but there also regular 1-K kerosene and then kerosene from the gas station as well
Hi! Let's get your question answered...all manufacturer's of kerosene heaters recommend clear, k1 kerosene ONLY. Because of this, I personally only use and recommend exactly what the manufacturer says....clear, K1 kerosene. They specifically designed their heaters to run off of that fuel. If you use any other type of fuel in their product, they are NOT RESPONSIBLE for anything that goes wrong. You don't put diesel in your gas car do you? That same concept applies here with these heaters. You can purchase clear, K1 kerosene many different ways. You can buy the prepackaged containers (1 or 5 gallons) in retail stores. You can purchase it from a gas station at the pump. Or you can use a fuel delivery service. This option is usually best for people who have a 100 gallon tank or bigger in their side yard. It really sounds like you (and your friends) are new to kerosene heaters. If you enjoyed this video, you may find my kerosene heater playlist even more helpful. Here's the link if you'd like to check that out: th-cam.com/play/PLFiwaO861E2zrYAbNULU-taPr7_Qcejcu.html I really encourage you to look into my playlist because I go in depth covering all kinds of questions people have about these units. I even tear this heater down and show you how the inside works. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
I just purchased one a dyna glo for my basement. I know it says fill it up outside but I have no idea how if I do that how I will get it back downstairs 🤦♀️ I’m older and alone
What style of heater did you get? If it is the large, round convection style like the one shown in this video, anyone less than fully able bodied will have their hands full carrying a fully fueled unit up or down a flight of stairs. And forget trying to carry one that has been lighted. It will be nearly impossible to avoid tripping the safety shutdown mechanism.
Instead of one large heater, have you thought about two smaller heaters? I refer to the rectangular "radiant" style, also popular but not shown here. These usually (but not always) have a removable tank that is easily carried on stairs. It can be filled outdoors and brought indoors to its matching heater where it drops into a compartment. Of course, these heaters still have the problem of accidently tripping the shutdown mechanism when trying to move them, but at least heater and fuel can be moved separately. In lieu of moving the heater for lighting and shutdown, a window can be opened to assist in dissipating the fumes. Also, two of these heaters equal the heat output of the convection heater shown here, and in actuality, two small heaters provide better heat distribution than one big heater, anyway. Check them out.
Great video, lots of good tips. So you are from Watertown area? You probably know my ex-wife's family. Question for you, do you ever use that preservative that they sell for the kerosene? I have it but have not used more than to try it out. I bought my heater about 3 years ago, have not used it yet was only for power outages. Do you just replace the wicks or do the dry burn and clean them off? Also given the weight of these full of kerosene, I find it very difficult to lift in and out of the house, let alone while it's on fire and sloshing around. Have you ever had a flare up? Sorry about all the questions, but my better half is very worried about lighting it in the house, or bringing it in while it's lit, but I'm trying to reason with her that we need this if we have no heat, and the power is out. I do have Mr. Buddy propane heater that works really well, but the 1lb tanks don't last long. I'm gonna watch some of your other videos, thank you! and subscribe too!
It's a small world, I wouldn't be surprised if I met them...lol. I believe the "preservative" you are talking about is actually called kerosene additive. I personally do not use that stuff because I burn only clear, K1 kerosene. Kerosene additive is really for those who are using other grades of kerosene (like the red dyed stuff). Clear, K1 kerosene has been highly refined to get the junk out (like the high amounts of sulfur found in kerosene). That's why it's best to use clear K1 kerosene. Unfortunately, many people resort to using the dyed kerosene because it's usually cheaper. The dyed stuff has a harsh kerosene smell (also known as the rotten egg smell) due to the high amount of sulfur in it. Sulfur is what creates carbon/tar buildup on your wick, making your unit run sluggish, not burn as hot, and will stink in your house. A lot of people use this additive thinking it will make their heater run top notch when really they probably needed a new wick and to switch to clear k1 kerosene. I dry burn my wicks occasionally throughout the winter season and change my wicks about every other year but this really depends on how frequently you're using the heater. When these units have a full tank they are a bit heavy to move, but with great care it can be done (we do it twice a day, all winter long). DynaGlo heaters have built in handles because the manufacturer wants you to be able to start up, shut down, and refuel your heater outside where it is the safest to do so. I've never had a flare up situation (I've been using these kerosene heaters for 3 winters now as our primary heat source). Hopefully I answered all of your questions. If you have any more just let me know, happy to help! Thanks for watching, supporting, and subscribing to our channel! Have a great day and stay warm!
@@americanbackroadhomestead thank you for your reply, I bet you do know them it's a small world is right, and thanks for answering my questions very very helpful. I I won't use that additive I don't want anything to mess up my heater or stink more and I won't use the red dye stuff. The ex-wife is actually from Norwood, but everybody knows everybody there and her dad was a State Trooper, we called him Old Stone Face LOL. Good guy though. Well we just had our first snow in ice last night here in Rochester, and thankfully we didn't lose power yet but they say it's coming, they say rolling blackouts are coming so we all need to be prepared in every way possible right?, looking forward to looking and watching your other videos, just watch the one on replacing the wick , very good demo you're a good instructor! I used to be one in my past life and I'm old and retired and I sure can't lift that heater when it's full LOL, thank you and have a great day. By the way I just watched another video from a guy named Glen Hall I think who spoke about a kettle heater, military style that sits on top of the kerosene heater but it cannot find them anywhere and I did see a price of $799 and we're out of stock LOL but they force the Heat down to the floor where you need it, have you heard of anything like this or seen it anywhere?
@@ALPHAJACK78 It's always a good idea to have a back up heat source in case power goes out. New York winters are no joke. I've actually never heard of this military style kettle heater. I'm going to have to look that up and do some research.
@@americanbackroadhomestead Cool let me know if you find them, they are near impossible, and I’m sure we overprice now
@@ALPHAJACK78 Will do. Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Does the fans blowing down make the heater smoke or disturb the flame? Are you using the plane kerosene or the clean burning kerosene? Thanks
Great question! The answer is no. My ceiling fans do not disturb the flame and do not make the heater smoke. I use clear k1 kerosene every single time I fill the heater. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
Buying this same heater today. I'm confused about what replacement wick to purchase. Please help!
If you bought this SAME EXACT kerosene heater, the Dyna-Glo 23,800 BTU Model # WK95C8B as shown in the video...you'll need to purchase the replacement wick # RW16CP. I have good luck finding this replacement wick on AMAZON at a decent price. You can also find these at retail stores such as Tractor Supply, Rural King, and sometimes Lowe's, just call the store before you make the trip to make sure they have it in stock to save yourself a potential headache. I made a step by step "Barney style" video last year for anyone needing guidance while replacing the actual wick. The manual instructions don't have the greatest pictures and explanation. Click this link and it'll take you to that video on my channel th-cam.com/video/XCfhMA2CXwk/w-d-xo.html I hope all of this information makes things easier for you, if you want any other tips and tricks check out my kerosene heater video playlist. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel, please consider subscribing!
also burn off on high and this will save your wick from carbon bulid up this help with the smell
Carbon deposits on the wick are from the sulfur content in your kerosene. All kerosene has sulfur in it, just some grades are more highly refined (filtered) than others. This is why it's highly recommended to always use clear, K1 kerosene because that is the grade of kerosene that has the least amount of sulfur in it. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
How do I calculate how much kerosene I will need for the winter? I live in the South near mountains. Thanks.
Depends on use. Are you using it 24/7 etc...
Ball park...
Upto a 1000sq ft capability.
1.9 gallon tank
8-12 hours burn per tank. Let's use an average of 10 hours per tank. So 2 gallon per 10 hours. 4 gallons per 20 hours. Monthly use using 20 hours per day (4 gallons) x 30 days = 120 gallons of kerosene. That's a lot. Kerosene is way cheaper in the eastern side of the country. I live in ND and I'm screwed. 5 gallons out here is $43 and we do not have a bulk supplier in the state. Fireplace is the way to go out here. If only the western part of ND had trees 🤣. Most economic way for me to purchase wood is to haul it in with a trailer from Montana. Best of luck 👍
ADiosChicago gave a pretty good explanation for calculations. I live in the Appalachian region and kerosene is pretty easy for us to find here. In a 24 hour period the max fuel my kerosene heater will need is 3.8 gallons (Round it up to 4 because we fill our heater literally to the top). So, to get us through a week (IF we have to run it 24/7) is 28 gallons. We currently pay $3.49 a gallon for kerosene through our local gas station. The max it costs us for heat for a week would be about $97.72. Multiply by 4 weeks (to calculate a month) and it would be $390.88 To store fuel, we have 7 of the 5 gallon blue kerosene cans. Also, we don't run our heaters 24/7 so our fuel costs are way lower than the max of $390.88 for a month. This is where you develop the hidden meteorologist talent...lol. For my home specifically, if the temperature outside is 45 degrees or higher at night, I can't run my heater throughout the night. It'll roast us out of the house. So in those scenarios where it's between 40 and 60 degrees throughout the day, we'll run the heater as needed to take the chill out of the house. Before we go to bed, we'll make sure to run the heater a couple hours prior to make the house nice and toasty before bed. First thing in the morning, we'll start up a heater because it'll be cool in the house. Now if it's colder than 45 degrees at night, obviously we run the heater throughout the night so we don't freeze. If you pay ongoing attention to the weather/temperature, you can gage whether or not you really need to be running the heater and save yourself a lot of money. We keep our home comfortable during the winter months...roughly 65 to 70 degrees just using the kerosene heater but then again, we're not trying to run around the house in shorts and t-shirts either. Fuel calculations really just depend on your needs, price in your region, how big your home is, how many heaters are you running, etc, etc, etc. and honestly, your first season using a kerosene heater as your primary heat source will give you all of the answers you need. My suggestion would be to keep a log book. Keep track of how much you're paying per week and/or month, how much fuel you actually use per week, current fuel prices every time you fill up, etc. This will give you a more accurate picture for what it's costing you to run a kerosene heater. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching/supporting the channel!
@@ADiosChicago Wow, that's crazy money for just 5 gallons. I think you just discovered a niche if you're looking to get into the fuel business. No current suppliers = opportunity. I always wondered where people in that region get their firewood...lol. I didn't realize ya'll literally go to Montana for it. So out of curiosity, how much does firewood cost for a truck load from Montana? Thanks for watching/supporting the channel!
how do you move the heat if the power goes out. no electrical to run the fans?
We do not use kerosene heaters as a "backup" for power outages, it is our primary heat source. In the event of power outages, you would need to move the unit "room to room" to spread the heat throughout your home (these units come with handles on them to be able to do that). Also, this is another benefit to opening a window 1/4 in to 1/2 in...to allow the fresh air to come in AND to help move the heat around. Thanks for watching the channel!
There are 2 major problems I have found with these units
1 The instructions do not give good detail on how to replace the wick.
2 Finding wicks in stock @ local hardware stores (LOWES & HOME DEPOT included)
I agree with both of those things you pointed out. Luckily, TH-cam has been everybody's friend when it comes to figuring out how to replace the wick. This is a common model usually found everywhere, which makes it confusing as to why it's challenging to find the replacement wick for it. We had to order ours online and have it shipped to our home because we couldn't find it anywhere in the local retail stores.
How do I shut off A Kero Heat Heaters that does not shut off ? I tried shutting it off to the Shut off Manual and it is still running ? I tried the Adjusting Range But it is still going .
Tip it over just a little bit, these heaters have an automatic shut off if not flat on an even surface. Heck you can't even light it if your heater is on a slanted surface.
Other than pushing down on the cut off lever on the heater. ( I believe the heaters all have that lever. ) It's the way to turn it off.
Yup...what Jay just said...they beat me to posting an answer...lol. That is concerning though, that the shut off switch is not working. If it's a newer heater, I would recommend calling the customer support phone number (you can always find that info on your instruction manual or google the company on the web). You may need a replacement part for it. Otherwise, you'll be at the mercy of tipping it every time you need to shut it off to trigger the automatic shut off safety feature (IF your unit has it). Like Jay said, if the heater is not sitting level, it trips that automatic shut off forcing the unit to shut down. All of the newer Dyna-Glo models have that safety feature to my knowledge. I am not familiar with the KeroHeat brand but if you still have that instruction manual the information on the safety shut off should be in there. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!
i bought 2 at walmart last spring for $30.00
WOW! That's a crazy deal!
Carbon monoxide detectors are very important.
...and that's exactly why we have one in our home. No matter how your home is heated, everyone should have a carbon monoxide detector.
Prices of kerosene seem to make using one of these too expensive. If somehow it would run for 12 hrs on a tank that would be 4 gallons a day. At $10 a gallon, thats $40 a day! Or $1200 a month! Right?
It really depends on kerosene prices in your area, how often you need to use the heater, how much space are you trying to heat up...etc. etc. etc. Kerosene heaters are not the answer for everyone that's why I always encourage others to do their research before purchasing one. I have a very open 900 sq. ft. home that is ideal for running one of these heaters. Kerosene in my area is currently $3.49 per gallon. I watch the weather everyday...if it hits over 50 degrees outside during the day while sunny, I shut the heater down. We make efforts to conserve fuel where we can to cut down costs. This is the difference between running an automatic central heat and air system and manually controlling your home heating. Keep in mind too that there are people out there who do not have access to the electric grid...strange concept, I know, but it does happen. This leaves them with no choice but to utilize kerosene or propane heaters or figure out how to heat the home with a wood stove or pellet stove. Thanks for watching!
I have a 10000 btu radiant heater and kerosene here in Canada is $3 a liter. My heater burns 1 liter in 4 hours, so it's 75 cents an hour to run. In comparison two 1500w space heaters provide the same heat (10000 btu) and at 25 cents per kwh here the cost for equivalent electric heat is 75 cents an hour so the same cost.
@@michaeldhondt368 I just purchased kerosene from a station at $3.70 a gallon advertised as less than 500 ppm sulfur which is very close to 1-k's 400 ppm. (Note I have not used it yet....I've only used the 1-k stuff from a retail store) the manual says it burns max .18 gal per hr so that's 67 cents per hr for 23,800 btus. The 1500 watt oil filled radiator type electric heaters are 5120 btus according to an article I read. Where I am we pay 12 cents a kwhr for electricity. So that's 18 cents an hr for one electric heater or 83 cents an hr to get to the same btus. The thing is the electric ones are adjustable and have a lot less logistics of wicks and filling and chance of smell and carbom monoxide etc. For those with cheaper electricity it seems a lot simpler to use the electric heaters. Now if the power goes out.....it's kerosene, propane, or wood. Here I think propane wins out because it's cleaner burning and per gallon here it's about the same. You get less btus per gallon but the heaters are adjustable.
@@michaeldhondt368 Out of curiosity, I looked this up...a liter is 0.264 gallons. So you're paying approximately $3 for just a little over a quarter of a gallon. Meaning a full gallon would cost roughly $12 in Canada. I'm paying about $3.49 a gallon here in Virginia. That's a crazy difference! What are the factors that make kerosene so expensive in Canada? If there's no cost difference between kerosene and electric, which do you prefer to use on a constant basis to heat your home? Or do you utilize both? Or is one used as a backup to the other? Thanks for watching/supporting our channel!
@@americanbackroadhomestead We get nailed with fuel taxes like crazy in Canada that's the cost difference everything is more expensive but our minimum wage is $15 an hour so I guess it balances out. As for heating I run electric during the day when I'm.not home to keep my place over freezing then when I get home I turn that off and use my kerosene heater I just prefer it over electric heat
Do you run your kerosene heater while you sleep??
Yes we do! The only time we do not run the heaters during the night is when night temps are around 50 degrees or higher...it would just get too hot in the house. I know many people are terrified to do this but if you chose to sleep with the heater on during the night use precaution. Make sure you have smoke detectors, CO detector, train your pets and children to stay away from it, keep the unit a safe distance away from everything, and before you fall asleep make sure the fuel tank is FULL. The reason for that is you don't want it to run out of fuel during the night while you're sleeping...the smell is awful and it would fill your home with fumes. If you choose to run it while you're sleeping, be smart and use all necessary precautions. I would also advise to invest and utilize a newer model kerosene heater. You'll discover that the older models may not have the safety shut offs and/or they're just not as efficient and effective. We heat our home exclusively with kerosene heaters and this is now our second winter using them. Also keep in mind, my home is only 900 sq ft and has a very open floor plan. Even though we have 2 heaters, we only use one at a time and rotate them. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!
Can the heater be throttled or is it 100% off and 100% on ?
It's either off or on, no in between. The black dial on the front of the unit is simply there to get your flame at the correct burning height. Thanks for watching our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing.
I forgot to mention this but if you're new to kerosene heaters I strongly recommend watching a video on how to change the wicks in these units. (I made one a couple weeks ago, click this link if you'd like to watch th-cam.com/video/XCfhMA2CXwk/w-d-xo.html it is a little long but very detailed.) This will allow you to see how all the inner parts work including the ignitor and get a better understanding on these heaters and why it's either off or on, no throttle.
What is the best clean burning kerosene brand ?
@@falconthree3815 If you're buying from a retail store, (in my opinion) I think Sunnyside is a great brand. You can usually find this at Tractor Supply, Rural King, and even SOME Walmarts carry it. Last time I checked a couple weeks ago, here in Virginia...5 gallon cans of Sunnyside K1 Kerosene was running between $29.99 and $34.99 depending on which store. It's prepackaged and will even have a seal on it. Check your local gas station...some of them do sell clear, K1 Kerosene. We currently use refillable blue kerosene cans and take them to the gas station...a gallon in my area is $3.49 (way cheaper than buying from the retail stores). Brand doesn't really matter. What matters is if it's clear or dyed kerosene.
WOW!!!! They're $170 now.
Yup, they sure are! Big price difference between the time this video was made and now. Thanks so much for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Happy holidays to you and your family!
Any problem with soot?
This question is extremely dependent on what TYPE of kerosene you are burning. I have found that clear, additive free, K1 kerosene does not produce as much soot as other types and does not leave a film on my ceiling/walls. Again, if you start up and shut down your heater OUTSIDE you are eliminating smoke, soot, and kerosene smell in your home. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!
@@americanbackroadhomestead thank you.
Do every 8 hrs you have to fill the tank 🙈
I have a kerosene inverter heater as a extra in my house, usually I use wood, or electricity... But it's nice to have the option of a quick heat up, that will turn on a couple of hrs before I get back home..
Great question! The fuel gauge on the tank is an "approximate" timeline of how long you have on that tank. In my 3 years of only using kerosene heaters to heat my home in the winter, I have found that when I only use clear k1 kerosene, I tend to get between 10 to 12 hours on one tank. This is also another reason as to why I have 2 kerosene heaters. When the temperature is super low outside, I'll use one heater for during the day then use the other for nighttime. That covers us for 24 hours with maybe up to 4 hours of having no heater running in-between.
@@xxbambamxx7261 Ok, your turn to educate me. What exactly is the difference between a kerosene inverter heater and the DynaGlo kerosene heater? I'm getting all kinds of randomness when I google it. Any chance you can post me a link so I can actually see what you're talking about? I'm under the impression this is a type of unit that can be set on a timer but still runs on kerosene? Curious to know. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Have a great day and stay warm!
I recommend that you heat and cool your home with a Mitsubishi mini-split ductless heat pump. I have 45 years of experience as a HVAC serviceman and this is how I heat and cool my home. I have a 1200 sq ft home and my power bill averages about $80 a month. All mini-split heat pumps are not created equal, so go with Mitsubishi. It is the best brand by far and if it ever needs to be serviced, you will be able to find a Mitsubishi dealer near you. Do not buy the cheaper brands online. They do not hold up.
Thanks for the info on those, we'll keep that in mind if we ever decide to go that route. Does that power bill average you gave include other appliances like the oven/stove and fridge or is that just the mini split heating cost? We appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Stay warm!