Want to watch more? Click the link below to check out my BIG PLAYLIST of Dyna-Glo kerosene heater videos where I share more tips, tricks, and safety 👇 th-cam.com/play/PLFiwaO861E2zrYAbNULU-taPr7_Qcejcu.html And as always, I'll catch you on the next one, bye now! - Sarah
I would LOVE to work a deal with DynaGlo. The reason I made this video was because I couldn't find what I was looking for on TH-cam for wick replacement. Then I thought, hey, I'll just make my own...lol. I'm so happy to hear it's helping others.
Thank you very much for such a kind compliment. I love that this video I made has helped so many people with their heaters. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care and happy holidays!
Thank you! I spent hours trying to install a new wick and watching other videos. If I hadn't found this video, I'd still be trying. The comment about the wick needing to be lubricated with kerosene in order for it to be raised and lowered saved my sanity!
You are very welcome! I'm so glad you found this video helpful...and I saved your sanity...lol. Don't ever let wick change outs intimidate you. I originally made this video because like you, I was getting frustrated with other youtube videos not being clear on instructions. So I made my own...lol. Thanks so much for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Have a great day Andrea and stay warm!
And you are EXACTLY right about the wick needed to absorb a bit of kerosene before it slides up and down that column. I (too) dang near went crazy when it initially stuck in place. Thought it had caught on something or was binding. Whew! [sidebar to author: GREAT video!]
Awww, thank you for the compliment. Don't let this heater intimidate you. It really is a simple machine. I've had a lot of people tell me they just set their phone next to their heater, push play, and literally follow me step by step while they're changing their own heater wick. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Have a great day!
Awww, I'm blushing...lol. Thanks so much for the kind words. I just made and posted a new video over the weekend on unboxing and set up of the DynaGlo. You'll probably get a kick out the intro...lol, check it out when you're free. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Have an awesome day!
Wow this really is a great video. I saw another one that wasn't very good and I decided the wick replacement was too complicated. Now I feel confident that I can do this myself, Good Job !
Well, thank you! I really tried to be as thorough as possible with this wick change for "tutorial" purposes. These really are simple units to work one. I can't tell you how many people have told me that they just threw their heater in the garbage and bought a new one all because they were terrified to change the wick. Keep an eye out on the channel for more kerosene videos coming soon. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. If you ever have any questions on these heaters, drop it in the comments section of one of my videos and I'll get back to you with an answer. Take care!
@American Backroad Homestead How often are wicks to be replaced on this model? I bought it two years ago but used it tor the first time this past week. I only used it thru this cold snap. Maybe 5 days of use.
@@madmanjack6923 A wick can usually last one or two winters of constant use (like everyday 24/7) as long as you properly maintain your unit. I use mine everyday all winter long and usually change the wick at the end of the season before I store it for the spring/summer that way I know for 100% certainty, its ready to go for the next winter and I'll have no surprises. If you're only using this for emergencies, backup heat...you'll probably be able to get your wick to last you longer than 2 winters. I would suggest getting yourself a spare wick and ignitor (Dyna Glo sells them together in a package) to have on hand that way you're not scrambling to track one down when you do need it. Retail stores do tend to sell out of wicks fast during the winter months. Best times to get them at great prices are usually beginning of the heating season, September/October or end of the heating season March/April. You can find them at Lowe's, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Menards, Rural King, and even on Amazon. You'll just need to know your model number. If you have the same one I use in this video, the heater model number is WK95C8B. You'll discover that many wicks are made to fit in multiple brands/models of kerosene heaters. Make sure whatever wick you purchase is compatible for your model heater. Hope this helps!
Your awesome at explaining things❤ … I thought it was broken and not working when I tried to replace the wick….YOU ROCK !!!! (So very detailed, THANK YOU)
Aww, thank you! Sounds like you figured out what the problem was by using my video. Glad I could help. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. And if you ever have any questions regarding this heater, just drop it as a comment and I'll get back to you. Take care!
I just did this with your help. It was driving me crazy that the mechanism wasnt working once i lowered it onto the cylinder. Turns out i didnt have the wick raised when i was installing it. That's very important, as i learned. Thanks 😁✌🏻
Outstanding! Glad my video helped! Thanks for watching and supporting my channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing and check out my other kerosene heater videos. Take care!
Just picked up 2 of these bad boys for $80 in basically brang new condition. The guy only used them twice and his wife didn't like the smell. I brought them home, wiped them down, and fired them up. They worked great!!! Be sure to always keep a spare wick on hand just for an emergency situation. BTW, great video! I wanted to see the tear down and wick replacement procedure, just in case, I need to do it. THANKS!!!
Wow, what a deal you snagged up! Happy for you! That guy didn’t even have them broke in yet and she was already complaining? More than likely what she was smelling was the high heat paint if they were still brand new, takes a couple burns before it goes away. Been using these heaters for years…we stock up on wicks, igniters, batteries, fuel, and additive over the summer when everything is cheaper. Glad you enjoyed the video, I have an entire kerosene heater playlist on my channel, check it out. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel! If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
Thank you for this EXCELLENT video! i wouldn't have been able to properly install the new wick without it. it's running better than it has in a long time. Even better than the new heater.
Yay! Glad to hear it was a big help to you! Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Have a great day and stay warm!
Good job the both of you for showing the ins and outs of this heater. I plan to use one to heat my basement when the power goes out here in NE Michigan.
These units are definitely a great back up plan for when the power goes out. They really are simple machines...easy to use and easy to maintain. Thanks so much for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Happy holidays to you and your family!
Thank you! I actually just posted a new wick replacement video today...short, condensed version...lol. Here's the link if you'd like to check it out: th-cam.com/video/aRPjeL3viRM/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
Absolutely the best wick replacement video on the Dyna-Glo kerosene heater I've seen. Great detail, and camera work. I have to confess, my last kerosene heater, same brand, my ignitor went out, and I was using a barbeque lighter to ignite it. I ended up giving it away, bought a new one, same model as yours. I won't give this one away now that I watched your video. I can do this now, thanks to your video. I appreciate it. One question, did you buy your replacement wick from the manufacturer, GHP Group ? I also seen a website that sells wicks for hearers. Thanks again, John
Hi John! Thanks so much for the kindness, I’m so glad you found my video helpful. I actually buy my replacement wicks and igniters off of Amazon. They seem to have the best price for the DynaGlo brand wicks. The wick and the igniter comes together in a package. Thanks so much for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Happy holidays to you and your family!
Great video! One thing you missed is the manual says after lighting the wick open the side door and move the burner handle back and forth a couple times to make sure the burner is centered. If it's not centered you'll know it because it will start smoking like crazy.
That is true! I appreciate you pointing this out for other viewers. I’ve just been using these heaters for so long I know if the burner is off center the moment I pick it up, lol. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care.
Your Video is Awesome , VeryVery Helpful Thank You for taking the time to do this and thank your family for recording Great Recording Job Also. Your Skills Are Very Welcoming Very Professional Thank YALL!!!!( Jan-13-2024.T.R) Y’all are # 1.
Thanks so much for the awesome feedback Traci! I really appreciate the kind comment. I made a newer (shorter) version of this wick change out recently. Here's the link if you'd like to check it out: th-cam.com/video/aRPjeL3viRM/w-d-xo.html If you enjoyed this video and want to watch more, check out my kerosene heater playlist. Here's the link: th-cam.com/play/PLFiwaO861E2zrYAbNULU-taPr7_Qcejcu.html Thanks again! We appreciate you watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
You are very welcome! I'm happy my video helped you out! Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing! Take care and stay warm!
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You are very welcome! I'm happy to hear you found my video and it was helpful to you. I've made an entire kerosene heater playlist, check it out if you haven't already. Thank you for watching, supporting, and subscribing to our channel! Have a great day!
You are very welcome! I'm so glad you found my video helpful. I know it can be a little stressful the first time changing out the wick, especially if it is your main heat source. Don't let it intimidate you. Take your time, follow all the steps, and you'll be so proud you did it yourself. Believe it or not, people throw away kerosene heaters simply because they're either terrified of changing the wick or they don't understand the process. You got this! Let me know how it went for you. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Have a great day and stay warm!
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How long can a wick last ,in hrs or gal usage if you run it at a conservative rate. Cant seem to find answers to these questions. You gave a remarkable explanation. Thanks!
Hi 👋 It’s difficult to give you a straight answer because there are so many variables involved. A wick should be able to get you through AT LEAST one entire winter season with proper maintenance, burning only clear k1, and using it everyday. I personally like to start winter off with a fresh wick to avoid having to change them out at the most inconvenient time. I also put in a fresh set of batteries and a new igniter the same time I change out the wick. That’s just my personal preference though. Wicks are not something that needs to be changed out all the time. I know some people who have gotten their wicks to last several years with consistent use and maintenance. Hope this explanation helps you. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
You're welcome! I appreciate your kind words. If you found my video helpful, you may want to check out my other kerosene heater videos. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Have a great day!
My wife and I did the replacement. Getting the wick to stay inside the stainless steele ring is very hard. Then getting the stainless steele ring with the wick in it into the base is also difficult. It took about 30 minutes to get that done. Once this was done I was concerned because the front panel instruments were not properly aligned. Before I placed the top on, the wick raised corecctly and stayed in place. When I put the top on, it was too close to the shut off and tripped it. Then when I raised the wick, it woukld fall unless i held on to the knob. Also the ignitor moved correctly to the right and did work but when I released it, the switch did not move completly to the left. Also the two screws that attach the top to the base did not line up, extactly. I was able to get the screws in and got the wick to ignite. However, I couldn't get a good even flame. I don't know what we did wrong that caused the parts to not line up exactly. I'm going to try a dry burn and hopefully that will even out the flame. The design of these heaters which is common to most everyone should be improved. There has to be a better design so wiick can be replaced as easy as replacing a filter cartridge on a pool filter. Or at least sell them with the wick already inserted into the stainless steele ring.
I totally understand every ounce of frustration. I had so many problems my first time changing a wick in this model heater, I invented a few curse words, lol. I will say though…every time you change a wick, you’ll learn little tricks along the way that your manual doesn’t tell you. Over time, heaters generate gunky buildup in and on them. I like to use an old (clean) toothbrush to wipe down springs and get in the nooks and crannies to clean out the dust, dirt, etc. Sometimes a little WD40 on the springs for the igniter switch and the wick knob helps keep them moving like they should. I can’t physically see your heater, so I really don’t know what the exact problem is that was causing that uneven flame. Hopefully you were able to get to the root of the problem. If you ever invent a new wick replacement strategy, let me know. I’d be down for an easier way. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
@@americanbackroadcreations Well I completely drained they fueI and did a dry burn it burned a long time and after it went out, I was able to repeat the burn around 3 times. After it finally wouldn't light again, I vacumed that area. I put everything back together and it seemed i got parts to align better. I added fuel. I raised the wick as far as the knob allowed. I lit the wick. after a few minutes I lowered the wick. I wasn't able to get a consistent 1/2 inch burn ring of fire. There were flamesabout 2 inces a part that would flucuate from 1/2 an inch to 1 inch. But the good news is there wasn't as much smoke as before. I'm satisfied I can use it in my garage. I would not use in my house. They should sell these with the wick alread in the stanless steele rings in a box. I'd be willing to pay 10 more dollars. My time is more valuable than 10 extra bucks !!!!
There WAS a better design. The heaters from just a few years ago weren't as finicky as this new DAY-GLO model. Hell, the wick itself needed replacement much sooner than before.
@@RavinDave-theOriginal They need to bring back the old design. Finicky is just a nice way of saying pain in the a**. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
I just used your other video to set mine up, thanks! I don't have time right now to watch this video; but I bookmarked it, for when I'll need it. How long do you think the original wick will last; before I need to change it?
Hi Donna! I’m so glad to hear you found my videos helpful! If you’re using your heater 24/7 as primary heat, you may only get it to last a winter or 2. If it’s backup heat or light use, it might last you several winters. Sounds like you just got a new one so you should be good to go for awhile. We always keep a spare wick on hand for our heaters, just in case it needs to be changed before we planned on it. I know the wick change video is one of my longer ones, I wanted to be as thorough as possible because a lot of people find the process intimidating. This really is a simple unit to work with, don’t let it confuse you. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Happy holidays to you and your family!
Hi! I posted this video about 2 years ago and just recently made an updated version. Here's the link if you'd like to check it out: th-cam.com/video/aRPjeL3viRM/w-d-xo.html Ok, now let's get that question answered. Personally, I like to change the wick just before I put the unit in storage when the season is over...every year. Most people who buy this kerosene heater are using it as a BACKUP heat source for when their central heat and air systems are down due to power outages. If you are using this unit as BACKUP and only actually using it for less than two weeks out of the whole season...then changing the wick yearly is overkill. People who use their unit as BACKUP can usually get 1-5 years out of a wick because they're not using it daily for the whole season. So why do I change mine every year? Because I'm using my heater as a PRIMARY heat source all winter long. I do not have central heat and air in my home. This means I am running this heater EVERYDAY for approximately 12 - 16 hours in the winter. Because I am so reliant on this heater, I change the wick yearly to ensure I'm never put in a position where something is going wrong at the most inconvenient time. Now there's other factors involved here too. What kind of fuel you use and how often you dry burn the wick also makes a difference in how long your wick will last. If you're using strictly clear, k1 kerosene every single time and your dry burning your wick once a week (assuming you use it everyday), then your wick is going to last a lot longer as opposed to someone who is using the red dyed kerosene and never dry burns their wick. All kerosene has sulfur in it. When sulfur is burned it creates black carbon deposits on your wick. Clear k1 kerosene is always recommended because it has the LOWEST amount of sulfur in it. Dry burning is the process we use to get those carbon deposits off the wick. Now that you have all of this information, you can see that there really is no black and white answer to your question, this is more like a guide. I encourage you to check out my kerosene heater playlist, its jam packed with all kinds of kerosene heater information. Here's the link: th-cam.com/play/PLFiwaO861E2zrYAbNULU-taPr7_Qcejcu.html Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
I spilt some kerosene on the tray on my initial fill-up. How fo you get that kerosene off the unit. I've tried soap and Mr. Clean and fabulosa and so far that strong odir remains. Any recommendations
Hi 👋 my best suggestion is to unbolt the drip tray…there’s 2 bolts underneath the unit. Do this when your tank is completely empty. Soak up any remaining fuel you find on the drip tray with paper towel and discard. Then take the tray and wash in hot soapy water (a degreaser works best like Dawn). As you’ve discovered, it’s very difficult to get rid of the kerosene smell once it’s been spilled. Please make sure you are filling your unit outside so you don’t accidentally get it on the floor in your home…its a nightmare trying to clean it off of wood flooring or carpet. Once you wash it and reassemble, let it sit outside and air out a bit. I got into the habit of every time I filled the unit I would do a complete wipe down around the fuel cap and drip tray with Lysol and paper towel. That’s the best suggestion I have, hope it works for you. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
Very good video I watched it from beginning to end. I just bought the same heater and I noticed and forgive me if I'm wrong but I think you put the front cage on the back and the back cage on the front because the front one should have the cutout so you can access the door which should be open when you ignite the wick. And one person commented they were having trouble with the adjustment knob, it was slipping like missing a gear or two. Mine is doing the same thing when trying to raise it up to the maximum level to get it lit. The adjustment knob is like a mousetrap setting you have to be really careful with it otherwise slam, the wick goes back down into emergency shut off mode. Has anyone found the solution to that yet? Very curious...
😂 Darn it, I almost made it a whole year without any one pointing that out. 😂 YES you caught my mistake, I did have the cage on backwards at the very end. Of course I did fix it but I didn’t go back and re-film it. As far as the adjustment knob slipping as if it’s missing gears…no one has posted the solution (that I know of). I actually own 3 of these heaters but I’ve never had that problem with any of them. I’m curious to know if that is some form of manufacturer defect maybe? 🤔 Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care and happy holidays!
Excellent! I hope in your current career that you have some teaching responsibilities. You're very good! Only one question I have: when you removed the new wick from its packaging you said that slit was very important. Why is that slit important? Did I miss that?
Awww...thanks so much for the positive words! Funny you mention teaching because I'm actually a substitute teacher in my spare time and frequently work with middle and high school students. Anyway, the slit on the wick serves the purpose of making it possible to slide the wick back onto that cylinder center portion with one hand. In the video you see me doing two things at the same time...I'm holding the unit piece with one hand and then my other hand was working to slide that wick back onto the center cylinder. The wick itself is not stretchy, so having that slit allows you to easily slide the wick into place. Without the slit I'm sure we'd all be inventing new cuss words due to frustration...lol. So, when you buy a new wick, seeing that little slit at the bottom is a good thing. I do believe most wicks nowadays come standard with it. Hopefully you found this explanation helpful. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel!
We changed the wick successfully today and had your video going right beside us! The flame is flickering a bit but hopefully will calm down some by tomorrow. Keep teaching!! Middle and HS students......bless your heart! Thank goodness I'm retired! I worked in the Microbiology lab and was an instructor as well and retired right before Covid hit, thank goodness because that's where all of the testing is being done. Your attention to detail was appreciated. And I watched several other videos on the same subject, one of them straight from Dyno-Glo itself. Yours was by far the best. Thank you!!!
@@bethgaither1214 Yay you! That is awesome! Doesn't it feel good knowing you CAN do that on your own? I can't tell you how many people have told me they've gotten rid of a kerosene heater just to turn around to buy a new one when all they needed to do right along was change their wick. The flickering flame is normal after wick installation, so don't worry. My kerosene heaters typically need about 30 minutes for that flickering to calm down and I do this process outside as seen at the end of my video. Just remember, every time you change your wick and fill your heater back up with kerosene...you need to let it sit and soak for 1 hour. This is to give your wick a chance to saturate with the kerosene for best performance and easy lighting. I'm so glad you found my video helpful. I was really disappointed in the quality of instructional videos regarding wick replacement on TH-cam, so I made my own. Many were just confusing, poor quality, or I found they were skipping steps. Oh wow, that was perfect timing for retirement. I don't think I'd want to be working in the lab either with all the "covid craziness" as I call it. So now that you're retired, what's the plan? Do you homestead? Raise animals? Travel? I'm only 37 but my biggest fear about when I retire is slowing down and doing nothing. But my husband says that'll never happen though because apparently I have too many hobbies...LOL.
I live very much in a suburban neighborhood so not a homesteader. I follow several homesteading youtube channels though because I so admire their determination and do believe growing your own food is tastier and certainly healthier. But I only grow herbs (rosemary, parsley, basil, tarragon, chives, thyme) and peppers (jalapeños, red and green bell peppers) and flowers all in containers. Only have an indoor cat 🐈 😻 so no farm animals. I have a dollhouse built by my Dad at my request well into my adult years. If you're thinking Barbie, think again. It's not for kids to play with in other words because they might break things and I'd be very sad. Anyway my workshop is in my garage thus the need for the kerosene heater. It's my happy place. 😀 When I was 37 I never thought about retirement. The fact that you have shows you're a planner and won't allow yourself to become inactive. Stay healthy! I have 2 bad knees which keeps me from doing things I used to love to do. Anyway, keep up the good work!
So I got a question I bought the same model different color anyways my question is when showing my wife what to do and how to light and extinguish I notices a couple gears would like slip like as if you hit the release button but it's only like three of the 16 slots
I'm actually having a similar problem on one of my heaters that's 3 years old. I have to tear mine down (hopefully next week) and figure out what's going on. If I figure out the answer, I'll come back to the comments here and let you know my solution.
This is really a tough question to answer because honestly, it varies for everybody. It all boils down to how frequently you are using the kerosene heater. If you are using it as a back up heat source for power outages and such, then it's likely your wick will last many winters. As I type this answer, I'm on my third winter with these DynaGlo units and have only had to change the wick out once for both. We have two of these units and use them on rotation (one for during the day, one for the night). Also, keep in mind, the quality of kerosene you're using impacts the lifespan of your wick. It's always HIGHLY recommended to use only clear K1 kerosene in these units to get the best performance and longevity. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Have a great day and stay warm!
Ive not been able to find a wick for mine when i call and give them a part number they say that the part number isn't correct also i noticed on the back of your wick pack it didn’t have wk95c8b it just has wk95c8 are they the same?
Hi! Let's get your question answered...to my understanding, yes, wk95c8b is the same as wk95c8. WHY they drop that b and confuse everyone? No one knows. I haven't got a clue who you are calling to order the part, but I have great success ordering my wick replacements from MENARDS. Here's the direct link for the wick: www.menards.com/main/heating-cooling/heaters/garage-heater-replacement-parts-accessories/dyna-glo-trade-replacement-wick-with-ignitor/rw16cp/p-1478848720990-c-6860.htm?exp=false If you don't like Menards, there are other places you can order this wick from. Here's the direct link for Amazon: www.amazon.com/Dyna-Glo-Replacement-Wick-Ignitor-RW16CP/dp/B074845N75 Here's the direct link for Walmart: www.walmart.com/ip/Dyna-Glo-RW16CP-Replacement-Wick-with-Ignitor-For-WK95C8-RMC-95C6-RMC-95C6B-and-Similar-Heaters/52967378?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=2761&adid=2222222227752967378_117755028669_12420145346&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=501107745824&wl4=pla-306310554666&wl5=9008830&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=52967378&wl13=2761&veh=sem_LIA&gclsrc=aw.ds&&adid=2222222223752967378_117755028669_12420145346&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=501107745824&wl4=pla-306310554666&wl5=9008830&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=52967378&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOmsBhCnARIsAGPa5yZ1EOhtdiAMjnsjbkUjn0EJ5LRlaQPnYTLKJwr0ITdsqYGkS5HEIwsaAlZAEALw_wcB On average I spend about $11 on just one of these wicks. Last years price was about $9.99, I'm seeing most stores selling them for $11.99 now. Amazon is usually the most expensive route this time of year, so I don't advise ordering from them unless that's the only option you have. I always tell people the best time to buy them is in the spring, summer, or fall. During the winter they're usually difficult to find in stock and they over price them because they're in demand this time of year. When ordering your wick, get one for now and if it fits your budget, buy a spare so you always have one on hand when you need it. Hopefully all of this info helps you out. This wick change video is my older one from almost 2 years ago. I have since made a new updated one. Here's the link if you'd like to check it out: th-cam.com/video/aRPjeL3viRM/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
Hi Melvin! Great question...here's the answer. The average burn time you can get on this 1.9 gallon tank when using clear, K1 kerosene is between 10 to 12 hours. If you adjust the wick to the proper manufacturer's suggested height while using clear, K1 kerosene you can actually get closer to 14 hours on one tank. The fuel gauge says 8 hours when it's on full but I think that's if someone was using this with the flame set as high as possible and never adjusting it properly. I hope this information helps you. Reach out anytime if you have more questions, we do our best to get our viewers the answers they need. We have an entire kerosene heater playlist on our channel and I just uploaded a new video a few minutes ago, check it out for more information and tips on these heaters. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Happy New Year to and your family!
I’m having an issue with my unit. I installed it correctly and everything, following what you did step by step. I had to reinstall the wet wick because it wasn’t coming back up. I did it step by step again but it’s still doing the same thing. Help!!
Hi Lauren! Read your comment in full. It sounds like there's an issue going on with the wick pins and the metal inner wick sleeve part that makes the wick go up and down when you turn the black knob on the front of the heater. Without actually seeing your heater in person, my BEST guess is that something did not align correctly when you inserted the new wick. Don't get frustrated, once you figure out what's causing it to not go up and down like it should, it's a simple fix. Those wick pins can be a pain in the neck to get properly in place. Double check that wick sleeve to make sure it's correctly in place as well. If you still have your instruction manual, I would go to page 15 and start at step 11 where the 3 pins are going into the 3 holes on the wick sleeve. While I'm sure you purchased the correct wick for this unit, I would also double check that too. If you accidentally got the wrong one...you know exactly what happened. I've even done that before. I wish I could be there to tear this apart with you and help you figure it out. Let me know how everything goes Lauren, you got this!
Ok. Do you have any suggestions on how to fix this? When you put it together after installing the wick, it goes up the whole way. It’s when you hit the manual shutoff that it won’t raise anymore after that.
@@laurenkopenhaver672 I dug around on the internet for more info that may help, this is what I found (this is a copy and paste from a blog I read): 1. Kerosene Heater Wick won’t Raise A kerosene heater wick that won’t raise means that the wick has slipped too far down into the unit hence the knob can’t adjust it. You have to pull off the knob used to adjust the wick to fix the problem. So, lift the base of the cabinet in the back to pull it off. Next, push the safety shutoff’s pendulum to activate the automatic shutoff system. Finally, reassemble the heater and turn the wick adjustment knob to raise the wick. A kerosene heater wick that is consistently low and refuses to rise may be a sign of several things. However, the two most common reasons are a bad wick adjustor knob and malfunctioned auto-shutoff system. The auto-shutoff system is designed to automatically pull the wick down to kill the flame when the heater is set to auto mode. If it malfunctions, it may keep the wick low permanently. Fortunately, it’s an easy problem to solve. You need to reactivate the auto-shutoff switch. Start by turning the heater off manually and wait until it’s cool enough to handle. Then, using a screwdriver, unscrew the heater’s cabinet. You should be able to lift off the cabinet once the screws are off. Now, locate the knob used to adjust the wick and pull it out. Lifting the cabinet by pulling at its base in the back should do this. With the wick adjuster knob out, locate the automatic shutoff system and push the pendulum within it slightly to reactivate the system. This simple shakeup is enough to resolve both problems listed above. If it’s an issue with the wick adjuster knob, it will resolve after you take it out and insert it back. Meanwhile, slightly pushing the automatic shutoff pendulum should resolve any issues.
Hi Pauletta! This is a tough question to answer because I don't know where you live. If you're here in the US, there's typically 3 options: 1) purchase from a kerosene pump at a gas station 2) buy prepackaged cans of kerosene from retail stores or 3) have a fuel company deliver it to your home. It'll take a little research and calling places in your area to see who carries it and who has the best price on it. Here in Southwest Virginia, its common to see Marathon and Shell gas stations with kerosene pumps. As for retail stores, Tractor Supply, Lowe's, and Rural King usually sell the prepackaged 5 gallon cans of kerosene. I've never dealt with a fuel delivery company for kerosene before so I honestly can't give any tips on that route. Hopefully this info helps you out. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Have a great day and stay warm!
@29.20 while everything is apart why would you not clean the carbon buildup off the top portion of the wick stand. I watched so many do the same. Also your old wick looked fine just needed a good brushing on the charred part to break up the carbon crust and it would run 2 more yrs. Just keep breaking up the crust. Or just keep buying wicks every year. Hope that helps you
This was not a bad video at all I just felt she paused too many times to say the same thing three times instead of just moving on to the next step. Like I feel like I completed a step and have to sit through additional dialogue before we get to the next step.
Thanks…filming myself explaining things always gets me a little nervous, then I tend to babble a bit. I also have a habit of repeating things because I taught teenagers for several years. I’m not an expert being in front of the camera, I just do the best I can. Regardless, I hope this video helped you. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing…I’ll get better in front of the camera with time. Have a great day!
I wish I would have seen this video before I had to figure it out all by myself without directions what a freaking deal it was like putting socks on a rooster 🤦
This comment had me laughing so hard. I’m so sorry you had to go through that with no directions, I can’t even imagine. Thanks 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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Dyna-Glo needs to pay you for this terrific tutorial. Your instructional prowess is off the charts, PERIOD
I would LOVE to work a deal with DynaGlo. The reason I made this video was because I couldn't find what I was looking for on TH-cam for wick replacement. Then I thought, hey, I'll just make my own...lol. I'm so happy to hear it's helping others.
@@americanbackroadcreations Saved me from a hairdryer and blankets 👏
I co sign that great job ma'am
Your video is 100 times better than the one. The company puts out.
Thank you very much for such a kind compliment. I love that this video I made has helped so many people with their heaters. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care and happy holidays!
Thank you! I spent hours trying to install a new wick and watching other videos. If I hadn't found this video, I'd still be trying. The comment about the wick needing to be lubricated with kerosene in order for it to be raised and lowered saved my sanity!
You are very welcome! I'm so glad you found this video helpful...and I saved your sanity...lol. Don't ever let wick change outs intimidate you. I originally made this video because like you, I was getting frustrated with other youtube videos not being clear on instructions. So I made my own...lol. Thanks so much for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Have a great day Andrea and stay warm!
And you are EXACTLY right about the wick needed to absorb a bit of kerosene before it slides up and down that column. I (too) dang near went crazy when it initially stuck in place. Thought it had caught on something or was binding.
Whew!
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Great video !! I appreciate your very clear and concise instructions. There was no confusion at all. Your #1 and 2nd is a distant second.
After watching your excellent instructional video, I know I will never get that right.
Awww, thank you for the compliment. Don't let this heater intimidate you. It really is a simple machine. I've had a lot of people tell me they just set their phone next to their heater, push play, and literally follow me step by step while they're changing their own heater wick. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Have a great day!
Awesome tutorial, Best I've seen on youtube. You are the complete package, Brains and Beauty. Your husband is very lucky. GOD Bless U
Awww, I'm blushing...lol. Thanks so much for the kind words. I just made and posted a new video over the weekend on unboxing and set up of the DynaGlo. You'll probably get a kick out the intro...lol, check it out when you're free. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Have an awesome day!
Wow this really is a great video. I saw another one that wasn't very good and I decided the wick replacement was too complicated. Now I feel confident that I can do this myself, Good Job !
Well, thank you! I really tried to be as thorough as possible with this wick change for "tutorial" purposes. These really are simple units to work one. I can't tell you how many people have told me that they just threw their heater in the garbage and bought a new one all because they were terrified to change the wick. Keep an eye out on the channel for more kerosene videos coming soon. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. If you ever have any questions on these heaters, drop it in the comments section of one of my videos and I'll get back to you with an answer. Take care!
What an amazing video. Your tutorial was super thorough. Thank you very much for this!
You are very welcome!
@American Backroad Homestead How often are wicks to be replaced on this model? I bought it two years ago but used it tor the first time this past week. I only used it thru this cold snap. Maybe 5 days of use.
@@madmanjack6923 A wick can usually last one or two winters of constant use (like everyday 24/7) as long as you properly maintain your unit. I use mine everyday all winter long and usually change the wick at the end of the season before I store it for the spring/summer that way I know for 100% certainty, its ready to go for the next winter and I'll have no surprises. If you're only using this for emergencies, backup heat...you'll probably be able to get your wick to last you longer than 2 winters. I would suggest getting yourself a spare wick and ignitor (Dyna Glo sells them together in a package) to have on hand that way you're not scrambling to track one down when you do need it. Retail stores do tend to sell out of wicks fast during the winter months. Best times to get them at great prices are usually beginning of the heating season, September/October or end of the heating season March/April. You can find them at Lowe's, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Menards, Rural King, and even on Amazon. You'll just need to know your model number. If you have the same one I use in this video, the heater model number is WK95C8B. You'll discover that many wicks are made to fit in multiple brands/models of kerosene heaters. Make sure whatever wick you purchase is compatible for your model heater. Hope this helps!
Your awesome at explaining things❤ … I thought it was broken and not working when I tried to replace the wick….YOU ROCK !!!! (So very detailed, THANK YOU)
Aww, thank you! Sounds like you figured out what the problem was by using my video. Glad I could help. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. And if you ever have any questions regarding this heater, just drop it as a comment and I'll get back to you. Take care!
I just did this with your help. It was driving me crazy that the mechanism wasnt working once i lowered it onto the cylinder. Turns out i didnt have the wick raised when i was installing it. That's very important, as i learned. Thanks 😁✌🏻
Outstanding! Glad my video helped! Thanks for watching and supporting my channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing and check out my other kerosene heater videos. Take care!
Just picked up 2 of these bad boys for $80 in basically brang new condition. The guy only used them twice and his wife didn't like the smell. I brought them home, wiped them down, and fired them up. They worked great!!! Be sure to always keep a spare wick on hand just for an emergency situation. BTW, great video! I wanted to see the tear down and wick replacement procedure, just in case, I need to do it. THANKS!!!
Wow, what a deal you snagged up! Happy for you! That guy didn’t even have them broke in yet and she was already complaining? More than likely what she was smelling was the high heat paint if they were still brand new, takes a couple burns before it goes away. Been using these heaters for years…we stock up on wicks, igniters, batteries, fuel, and additive over the summer when everything is cheaper. Glad you enjoyed the video, I have an entire kerosene heater playlist on my channel, check it out. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel! If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
Thank you for this EXCELLENT video! i wouldn't have been able to properly install the new wick without it. it's running better than it has in a long time. Even better than the new heater.
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Good job the both of you for showing the ins and outs of this heater. I plan to use one to heat my basement when the power goes out here in NE Michigan.
These units are definitely a great back up plan for when the power goes out. They really are simple machines...easy to use and easy to maintain. Thanks so much for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Happy holidays to you and your family!
Great instructional video 👍
Thank you! I actually just posted a new wick replacement video today...short, condensed version...lol. Here's the link if you'd like to check it out: th-cam.com/video/aRPjeL3viRM/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
Absolutely the best wick replacement video on the Dyna-Glo kerosene heater I've seen. Great detail, and camera work. I have to confess, my last kerosene heater, same brand, my ignitor went out, and I was using a barbeque lighter to ignite it. I ended up giving it away, bought a new one, same model as yours. I won't give this one away now that I watched your video. I can do this now, thanks to your video. I appreciate it.
One question, did you buy your replacement wick from the manufacturer, GHP Group ? I also seen a website that sells wicks for hearers. Thanks again, John
Hi John! Thanks so much for the kindness, I’m so glad you found my video helpful. I actually buy my replacement wicks and igniters off of Amazon. They seem to have the best price for the DynaGlo brand wicks. The wick and the igniter comes together in a package. Thanks so much for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Happy holidays to you and your family!
Great video! One thing you missed is the manual says after lighting the wick open the side door and move the burner handle back and forth a couple times to make sure the burner is centered. If it's not centered you'll know it because it will start smoking like crazy.
That is true! I appreciate you pointing this out for other viewers. I’ve just been using these heaters for so long I know if the burner is off center the moment I pick it up, lol. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care.
Your Video is Awesome , VeryVery Helpful Thank You for taking the time to do this and thank your family for recording Great Recording Job Also. Your Skills Are Very Welcoming Very Professional Thank YALL!!!!( Jan-13-2024.T.R) Y’all are # 1.
Thanks so much for the awesome feedback Traci! I really appreciate the kind comment. I made a newer (shorter) version of this wick change out recently. Here's the link if you'd like to check it out: th-cam.com/video/aRPjeL3viRM/w-d-xo.html If you enjoyed this video and want to watch more, check out my kerosene heater playlist. Here's the link: th-cam.com/play/PLFiwaO861E2zrYAbNULU-taPr7_Qcejcu.html Thanks again! We appreciate you watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
I had to replace mine this season. " today" lol. And this saved my a--. Thank you . Indiana.
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Outstanding video ...thanks for sharing
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Terrific job. Thank you.
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I got mine in and started! Thank you so much! Great video! I was struggling with this. You got a new subscriber.
You are very welcome! I'm happy to hear you found my video and it was helpful to you. I've made an entire kerosene heater playlist, check it out if you haven't already. Thank you for watching, supporting, and subscribing to our channel! Have a great day!
Thank you .... That was Awesome.
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Thank you. Am now ready to tackle the wick replacement. It's been a cold couple of weeks procrastinating
You are very welcome! I'm so glad you found my video helpful. I know it can be a little stressful the first time changing out the wick, especially if it is your main heat source. Don't let it intimidate you. Take your time, follow all the steps, and you'll be so proud you did it yourself. Believe it or not, people throw away kerosene heaters simply because they're either terrified of changing the wick or they don't understand the process. You got this! Let me know how it went for you. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Have a great day and stay warm!
Gret demo! Thank you
Excellent Vid, thanks for the tutorial.
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Great instructional vid. Thanks
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Great video thank you
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Excellent Tutorial video! Great Job!
Thank you!
Excellent tutorial
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Your awsome.
Aww, thank you! Just being me over here, lol. Have a great day!
Thank you so much!! I needed this tutorial!!
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How long can a wick last ,in hrs or gal usage if you run it at a conservative rate.
Cant seem to find answers to these questions.
You gave a remarkable
explanation.
Thanks!
Hi 👋 It’s difficult to give you a straight answer because there are so many variables involved. A wick should be able to get you through AT LEAST one entire winter season with proper maintenance, burning only clear k1, and using it everyday. I personally like to start winter off with a fresh wick to avoid having to change them out at the most inconvenient time. I also put in a fresh set of batteries and a new igniter the same time I change out the wick. That’s just my personal preference though. Wicks are not something that needs to be changed out all the time. I know some people who have gotten their wicks to last several years with consistent use and maintenance. Hope this explanation helps you. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
@@americanbackroadcreations
Answered my question ,thanks ,
Getting one on Friday !
And a blue tank filled !
Thanks again.!!
@@spartanj2957 Awesome! You're very welcome!
Good Job thank you
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My wife and I did the replacement. Getting the wick to stay inside the stainless steele ring is very hard. Then getting the stainless steele ring with the wick in it into the base is also difficult. It took about 30 minutes to get that done. Once this was done I was concerned because the front panel instruments were not properly aligned. Before I placed the top on, the wick raised corecctly and stayed in place. When I put the top on, it was too close to the shut off and tripped it. Then when I raised the wick, it woukld fall unless i held on to the knob. Also the ignitor moved correctly to the right and did work but when I released it, the switch did not move completly to the left. Also the two screws that attach the top to the base did not line up, extactly. I was able to get the screws in and got the wick to ignite. However, I couldn't get a good even flame. I don't know what we did wrong that caused the parts to not line up exactly. I'm going to try a dry burn and hopefully that will even out the flame. The design of these heaters which is common to most everyone should be improved. There has to be a better design so wiick can be replaced as easy as replacing a filter cartridge on a pool filter. Or at least sell them with the wick already inserted into the stainless steele ring.
I totally understand every ounce of frustration. I had so many problems my first time changing a wick in this model heater, I invented a few curse words, lol. I will say though…every time you change a wick, you’ll learn little tricks along the way that your manual doesn’t tell you. Over time, heaters generate gunky buildup in and on them. I like to use an old (clean) toothbrush to wipe down springs and get in the nooks and crannies to clean out the dust, dirt, etc. Sometimes a little WD40 on the springs for the igniter switch and the wick knob helps keep them moving like they should. I can’t physically see your heater, so I really don’t know what the exact problem is that was causing that uneven flame. Hopefully you were able to get to the root of the problem. If you ever invent a new wick replacement strategy, let me know. I’d be down for an easier way. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
@@americanbackroadcreations Well I completely drained they fueI and did a dry burn it burned a long time and after it went out, I was able to repeat the burn around 3 times. After it finally wouldn't light again, I vacumed that area. I put everything back together and it seemed i got parts to align better. I added fuel. I raised the wick as far as the knob allowed. I lit the wick. after a few minutes I lowered the wick. I wasn't able to get a consistent 1/2 inch burn ring of fire. There were flamesabout 2 inces a part that would flucuate from 1/2 an inch to 1 inch. But the good news is there wasn't as much smoke as before. I'm satisfied I can use it in my garage. I would not use in my house. They should sell these with the wick alread in the stanless steele rings in a box. I'd be willing to pay 10 more dollars. My time is more valuable than 10 extra bucks !!!!
There WAS a better design. The heaters from just a few years ago weren't as finicky as this new DAY-GLO model. Hell, the wick itself needed replacement much sooner than before.
@@RavinDave-theOriginal They need to bring back the old design. Finicky is just a nice way of saying pain in the a**. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
I just used your other video to set mine up, thanks! I don't have time right now to watch this video; but I bookmarked it, for when I'll need it. How long do you think the original wick will last; before I need to change it?
Hi Donna! I’m so glad to hear you found my videos helpful! If you’re using your heater 24/7 as primary heat, you may only get it to last a winter or 2. If it’s backup heat or light use, it might last you several winters. Sounds like you just got a new one so you should be good to go for awhile. We always keep a spare wick on hand for our heaters, just in case it needs to be changed before we planned on it. I know the wick change video is one of my longer ones, I wanted to be as thorough as possible because a lot of people find the process intimidating. This really is a simple unit to work with, don’t let it confuse you. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Happy holidays to you and your family!
Great video! How long can you usually go in between changing the wick?!
Hi! I posted this video about 2 years ago and just recently made an updated version. Here's the link if you'd like to check it out: th-cam.com/video/aRPjeL3viRM/w-d-xo.html Ok, now let's get that question answered. Personally, I like to change the wick just before I put the unit in storage when the season is over...every year. Most people who buy this kerosene heater are using it as a BACKUP heat source for when their central heat and air systems are down due to power outages. If you are using this unit as BACKUP and only actually using it for less than two weeks out of the whole season...then changing the wick yearly is overkill. People who use their unit as BACKUP can usually get 1-5 years out of a wick because they're not using it daily for the whole season. So why do I change mine every year? Because I'm using my heater as a PRIMARY heat source all winter long. I do not have central heat and air in my home. This means I am running this heater EVERYDAY for approximately 12 - 16 hours in the winter. Because I am so reliant on this heater, I change the wick yearly to ensure I'm never put in a position where something is going wrong at the most inconvenient time. Now there's other factors involved here too. What kind of fuel you use and how often you dry burn the wick also makes a difference in how long your wick will last. If you're using strictly clear, k1 kerosene every single time and your dry burning your wick once a week (assuming you use it everyday), then your wick is going to last a lot longer as opposed to someone who is using the red dyed kerosene and never dry burns their wick. All kerosene has sulfur in it. When sulfur is burned it creates black carbon deposits on your wick. Clear k1 kerosene is always recommended because it has the LOWEST amount of sulfur in it. Dry burning is the process we use to get those carbon deposits off the wick. Now that you have all of this information, you can see that there really is no black and white answer to your question, this is more like a guide. I encourage you to check out my kerosene heater playlist, its jam packed with all kinds of kerosene heater information. Here's the link: th-cam.com/play/PLFiwaO861E2zrYAbNULU-taPr7_Qcejcu.html Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
I spilt some kerosene on the tray on my initial fill-up. How fo you get that kerosene off the unit. I've tried soap and Mr. Clean and fabulosa and so far that strong odir remains. Any recommendations
Hi 👋 my best suggestion is to unbolt the drip tray…there’s 2 bolts underneath the unit. Do this when your tank is completely empty. Soak up any remaining fuel you find on the drip tray with paper towel and discard. Then take the tray and wash in hot soapy water (a degreaser works best like Dawn). As you’ve discovered, it’s very difficult to get rid of the kerosene smell once it’s been spilled. Please make sure you are filling your unit outside so you don’t accidentally get it on the floor in your home…its a nightmare trying to clean it off of wood flooring or carpet. Once you wash it and reassemble, let it sit outside and air out a bit. I got into the habit of every time I filled the unit I would do a complete wipe down around the fuel cap and drip tray with Lysol and paper towel. That’s the best suggestion I have, hope it works for you. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
Very good video I watched it from beginning to end. I just bought the same heater and I noticed and forgive me if I'm wrong but I think you put the front cage on the back and the back cage on the front because the front one should have the cutout so you can access the door which should be open when you ignite the wick. And one person commented they were having trouble with the adjustment knob, it was slipping like missing a gear or two. Mine is doing the same thing when trying to raise it up to the maximum level to get it lit. The adjustment knob is like a mousetrap setting you have to be really careful with it otherwise slam, the wick goes back down into emergency shut off mode. Has anyone found the solution to that yet? Very curious...
😂 Darn it, I almost made it a whole year without any one pointing that out. 😂 YES you caught my mistake, I did have the cage on backwards at the very end. Of course I did fix it but I didn’t go back and re-film it. As far as the adjustment knob slipping as if it’s missing gears…no one has posted the solution (that I know of). I actually own 3 of these heaters but I’ve never had that problem with any of them. I’m curious to know if that is some form of manufacturer defect maybe? 🤔 Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Take care and happy holidays!
Excellent! I hope in your current career that you have some teaching responsibilities. You're very good! Only one question I have: when you removed the new wick from its packaging you said that slit was very important. Why is that slit important? Did I miss that?
Awww...thanks so much for the positive words! Funny you mention teaching because I'm actually a substitute teacher in my spare time and frequently work with middle and high school students. Anyway, the slit on the wick serves the purpose of making it possible to slide the wick back onto that cylinder center portion with one hand. In the video you see me doing two things at the same time...I'm holding the unit piece with one hand and then my other hand was working to slide that wick back onto the center cylinder. The wick itself is not stretchy, so having that slit allows you to easily slide the wick into place. Without the slit I'm sure we'd all be inventing new cuss words due to frustration...lol. So, when you buy a new wick, seeing that little slit at the bottom is a good thing. I do believe most wicks nowadays come standard with it. Hopefully you found this explanation helpful. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel!
We changed the wick successfully today and had your video going right beside us! The flame is flickering a bit but hopefully will calm down some by tomorrow. Keep teaching!! Middle and HS students......bless your heart! Thank goodness I'm retired! I worked in the Microbiology lab and was an instructor as well and retired right before Covid hit, thank goodness because that's where all of the testing is being done. Your attention to detail was appreciated. And I watched several other videos on the same subject, one of them straight from Dyno-Glo itself. Yours was by far the best. Thank you!!!
@@bethgaither1214 Yay you! That is awesome! Doesn't it feel good knowing you CAN do that on your own? I can't tell you how many people have told me they've gotten rid of a kerosene heater just to turn around to buy a new one when all they needed to do right along was change their wick. The flickering flame is normal after wick installation, so don't worry. My kerosene heaters typically need about 30 minutes for that flickering to calm down and I do this process outside as seen at the end of my video. Just remember, every time you change your wick and fill your heater back up with kerosene...you need to let it sit and soak for 1 hour. This is to give your wick a chance to saturate with the kerosene for best performance and easy lighting. I'm so glad you found my video helpful. I was really disappointed in the quality of instructional videos regarding wick replacement on TH-cam, so I made my own. Many were just confusing, poor quality, or I found they were skipping steps. Oh wow, that was perfect timing for retirement. I don't think I'd want to be working in the lab either with all the "covid craziness" as I call it. So now that you're retired, what's the plan? Do you homestead? Raise animals? Travel? I'm only 37 but my biggest fear about when I retire is slowing down and doing nothing. But my husband says that'll never happen though because apparently I have too many hobbies...LOL.
I live very much in a suburban neighborhood so not a homesteader. I follow several homesteading youtube channels though because I so admire their determination and do believe growing your own food is tastier and certainly healthier. But I only grow herbs (rosemary, parsley, basil, tarragon, chives, thyme) and peppers (jalapeños, red and green bell peppers) and flowers all in containers. Only have an indoor cat 🐈 😻 so no farm animals. I have a dollhouse built by my Dad at my request well into my adult years. If you're thinking Barbie, think again. It's not for kids to play with in other words because they might break things and I'd be very sad. Anyway my workshop is in my garage thus the need for the kerosene heater. It's my happy place. 😀 When I was 37 I never thought about retirement. The fact that you have shows you're a planner and won't allow yourself to become inactive. Stay healthy! I have 2 bad knees which keeps me from doing things I used to love to do. Anyway, keep up the good work!
So I got a question I bought the same model different color anyways my question is when showing my wife what to do and how to light and extinguish I notices a couple gears would like slip like as if you hit the release button but it's only like three of the 16 slots
I'm actually having a similar problem on one of my heaters that's 3 years old. I have to tear mine down (hopefully next week) and figure out what's going on. If I figure out the answer, I'll come back to the comments here and let you know my solution.
@@americanbackroadcreations right on I wish it was because it was few years old but yeah thanks so much for getting back and definitely lmk
How often do you need to change the wick?
This is really a tough question to answer because honestly, it varies for everybody. It all boils down to how frequently you are using the kerosene heater. If you are using it as a back up heat source for power outages and such, then it's likely your wick will last many winters. As I type this answer, I'm on my third winter with these DynaGlo units and have only had to change the wick out once for both. We have two of these units and use them on rotation (one for during the day, one for the night). Also, keep in mind, the quality of kerosene you're using impacts the lifespan of your wick. It's always HIGHLY recommended to use only clear K1 kerosene in these units to get the best performance and longevity. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Have a great day and stay warm!
Ive not been able to find a wick for mine when i call and give them a part number they say that the part number isn't correct also i noticed on the back of your wick pack it didn’t have wk95c8b it just has wk95c8 are they the same?
Hi! Let's get your question answered...to my understanding, yes, wk95c8b is the same as wk95c8. WHY they drop that b and confuse everyone? No one knows. I haven't got a clue who you are calling to order the part, but I have great success ordering my wick replacements from MENARDS. Here's the direct link for the wick:
www.menards.com/main/heating-cooling/heaters/garage-heater-replacement-parts-accessories/dyna-glo-trade-replacement-wick-with-ignitor/rw16cp/p-1478848720990-c-6860.htm?exp=false
If you don't like Menards, there are other places you can order this wick from.
Here's the direct link for Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Dyna-Glo-Replacement-Wick-Ignitor-RW16CP/dp/B074845N75
Here's the direct link for Walmart:
www.walmart.com/ip/Dyna-Glo-RW16CP-Replacement-Wick-with-Ignitor-For-WK95C8-RMC-95C6-RMC-95C6B-and-Similar-Heaters/52967378?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=2761&adid=2222222227752967378_117755028669_12420145346&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=501107745824&wl4=pla-306310554666&wl5=9008830&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=52967378&wl13=2761&veh=sem_LIA&gclsrc=aw.ds&&adid=2222222223752967378_117755028669_12420145346&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=501107745824&wl4=pla-306310554666&wl5=9008830&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=52967378&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOmsBhCnARIsAGPa5yZ1EOhtdiAMjnsjbkUjn0EJ5LRlaQPnYTLKJwr0ITdsqYGkS5HEIwsaAlZAEALw_wcB
On average I spend about $11 on just one of these wicks. Last years price was about $9.99, I'm seeing most stores selling them for $11.99 now. Amazon is usually the most expensive route this time of year, so I don't advise ordering from them unless that's the only option you have. I always tell people the best time to buy them is in the spring, summer, or fall. During the winter they're usually difficult to find in stock and they over price them because they're in demand this time of year. When ordering your wick, get one for now and if it fits your budget, buy a spare so you always have one on hand when you need it. Hopefully all of this info helps you out. This wick change video is my older one from almost 2 years ago. I have since made a new updated one. Here's the link if you'd like to check it out: th-cam.com/video/aRPjeL3viRM/w-d-xo.html
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@@americanbackroadcreations thank you!
Question forgot how many hours this kerosene heater runs
Hi Melvin! Great question...here's the answer. The average burn time you can get on this 1.9 gallon tank when using clear, K1 kerosene is between 10 to 12 hours. If you adjust the wick to the proper manufacturer's suggested height while using clear, K1 kerosene you can actually get closer to 14 hours on one tank. The fuel gauge says 8 hours when it's on full but I think that's if someone was using this with the flame set as high as possible and never adjusting it properly. I hope this information helps you. Reach out anytime if you have more questions, we do our best to get our viewers the answers they need. We have an entire kerosene heater playlist on our channel and I just uploaded a new video a few minutes ago, check it out for more information and tips on these heaters. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Happy New Year to and your family!
I’m having an issue with my unit. I installed it correctly and everything, following what you did step by step. I had to reinstall the wet wick because it wasn’t coming back up. I did it step by step again but it’s still doing the same thing. Help!!
Hi Lauren! Read your comment in full. It sounds like there's an issue going on with the wick pins and the metal inner wick sleeve part that makes the wick go up and down when you turn the black knob on the front of the heater. Without actually seeing your heater in person, my BEST guess is that something did not align correctly when you inserted the new wick. Don't get frustrated, once you figure out what's causing it to not go up and down like it should, it's a simple fix. Those wick pins can be a pain in the neck to get properly in place. Double check that wick sleeve to make sure it's correctly in place as well. If you still have your instruction manual, I would go to page 15 and start at step 11 where the 3 pins are going into the 3 holes on the wick sleeve. While I'm sure you purchased the correct wick for this unit, I would also double check that too. If you accidentally got the wrong one...you know exactly what happened. I've even done that before. I wish I could be there to tear this apart with you and help you figure it out. Let me know how everything goes Lauren, you got this!
Ok. Do you have any suggestions on how to fix this? When you put it together after installing the wick, it goes up the whole way. It’s when you hit the manual shutoff that it won’t raise anymore after that.
@@laurenkopenhaver672 I dug around on the internet for more info that may help, this is what I found (this is a copy and paste from a blog I read):
1. Kerosene Heater Wick won’t Raise
A kerosene heater wick that won’t raise means that the wick has slipped too far down into the unit hence the knob can’t adjust it. You have to pull off the knob used to adjust the wick to fix the problem. So, lift the base of the cabinet in the back to pull it off. Next, push the safety shutoff’s pendulum to activate the automatic shutoff system. Finally, reassemble the heater and turn the wick adjustment knob to raise the wick.
A kerosene heater wick that is consistently low and refuses to rise may be a sign of several things. However, the two most common reasons are a bad wick adjustor knob and malfunctioned auto-shutoff system.
The auto-shutoff system is designed to automatically pull the wick down to kill the flame when the heater is set to auto mode. If it malfunctions, it may keep the wick low permanently.
Fortunately, it’s an easy problem to solve. You need to reactivate the auto-shutoff switch. Start by turning the heater off manually and wait until it’s cool enough to handle. Then, using a screwdriver, unscrew the heater’s cabinet. You should be able to lift off the cabinet once the screws are off.
Now, locate the knob used to adjust the wick and pull it out. Lifting the cabinet by pulling at its base in the back should do this. With the wick adjuster knob out, locate the automatic shutoff system and push the pendulum within it slightly to reactivate the system.
This simple shakeup is enough to resolve both problems listed above. If it’s an issue with the wick adjuster knob, it will resolve after you take it out and insert it back. Meanwhile, slightly pushing the automatic shutoff pendulum should resolve any issues.
Where is a Great place to purchase the fuel?
Hi Pauletta! This is a tough question to answer because I don't know where you live. If you're here in the US, there's typically 3 options: 1) purchase from a kerosene pump at a gas station 2) buy prepackaged cans of kerosene from retail stores or 3) have a fuel company deliver it to your home. It'll take a little research and calling places in your area to see who carries it and who has the best price on it. Here in Southwest Virginia, its common to see Marathon and Shell gas stations with kerosene pumps. As for retail stores, Tractor Supply, Lowe's, and Rural King usually sell the prepackaged 5 gallon cans of kerosene. I've never dealt with a fuel delivery company for kerosene before so I honestly can't give any tips on that route. Hopefully this info helps you out. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Have a great day and stay warm!
@29.20 while everything is apart why would you not clean the carbon buildup off the top portion of the wick stand. I watched so many do the same. Also your old wick looked fine just needed a good brushing on the charred part to break up the carbon crust and it would run 2 more yrs. Just keep breaking up the crust. Or just keep buying wicks every year. Hope that helps you
This was not a bad video at all I just felt she paused too many times to say the same thing three times instead of just moving on to the next step. Like I feel like I completed a step and have to sit through additional dialogue before we get to the next step.
Thanks…filming myself explaining things always gets me a little nervous, then I tend to babble a bit. I also have a habit of repeating things because I taught teenagers for several years. I’m not an expert being in front of the camera, I just do the best I can. Regardless, I hope this video helped you. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing…I’ll get better in front of the camera with time. Have a great day!
I wish I would have seen this video before I had to figure it out all by myself without directions what a freaking deal it was like putting socks on a rooster 🤦
This comment had me laughing so hard. I’m so sorry you had to go through that with no directions, I can’t even imagine. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing. Happy holidays to you and your family!
Lololo never heard putting socks on a rooster before 😂
Your are the best, thanks!
Thanks so much for the kindness! I'm glad you found my video helpful. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Have a great day and stay warm!