I have read some reviews about oil filled radiator heaters blowing up. I wonder what the percentage is?
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I have no idea. I've never heard that and I've used this one as a backup heater for a couple years with no problem.
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I have no idea what the number is. However I can tell you that I have not had a single issue with any of them. One DeLonghi has been used for five years during the fall/winter as a shop heater. The other two (this one in question and another DeLonghi) have been in use for about a month now, zero issues.
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I've never had an issue, i think the danger of ceramic heaters is much greater.
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Some small, portable electric heaters use circulating oil to heat a small area. The oil is not ignitable in such heaters, and they do not explode either. Their surface temperatures are lower compared to other portable electric heaters and they are generally safer, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.Read more : http://www.ehow.com/facts_7497187_can-electric-oil-heaters-explode.html
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Mine has been doing that also. I don't know what is going on with it. I don't know of any recalls on these heaters.
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Well i sure understand what you are saying RePete and i'm so glad someone else noticed! Even though this LISTING is for an Masterbuilt Butterball Indoor Gen III Electric Fryer Cooker, there are 3 purchasing options on the page that include something that steams indoors and an additional indoor fryer that DOES TAKE OIL and an OIL FREE FRYER. The oilfree product is really an OUTDOOR ROASTER that uses an infrared heating element to roast the turkey so the term fryer is misleading in many of the reviews for the oil free version. I came to this page after I recently received the oil free fryer as a gift at christmas to read the reviews and it was very confusing. Several people were raving about how they fried turkeys, wings, potatoes...anything in oil and that it turns out so crispy and perfect. Or that they boiled/steamed things with this lol....i thought they were idiots for attempting to put oil in an OIL FREE FRYER. lol However, they bought the indoor fryer that does take oil. Amazon should have split this listing into 3 product listings, giving each option it's own page and review options. Hopefully people use their common sense and NEVER attempt to use the outdoor version indoors (carbon monoxide warnings all over the instructions) or put oil in it. Side note, i'm looking forward to trying out a turkey tomorrow, based on the reviews for the version we do have. good luck!
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The unit doesn't have a calibrated thermostat. I made a little arm to go on the knob of the temperature control that lets me see about where it is set. When I leave the shop I turn it way down and then I turn it up when I return. I do have a small oil filled radiator unit I depend on to keep the area above freezing, about 40deg. so it isn't as cold when I go back to work. I suspect one could rig up one of the thermostat units used for 220v baseboard heaters to provide more accurate control but I don't think it is worth the effort, at least not for me.
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I'm sure it is safe. I returned my heater, but it was due to it being loud, although it is advertised as being quiet. The performance (heating) was good.
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Buy a good heater next time. The one I bought lasted about one year. I heard a lot of stories about these heaters and not good stories either.
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I would contact the Lasko company. Mine has given me zero problems, but there are a lot of safety features on the heater. It will shut itself off if any of these problems arise. Sorry, that's all I can suggest.
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Hello, The Lifesmart Heater i bought never worked good. I believe that i got a defective model. I fixed it myself and found loose wire connections inside of the unit. It reduces my electrical bill about 25% but i use two heaters in my house. One is the Lifesmart 1500 and the other is a different model Diva Tranquility 1500 model. I like the Diva model much better and the two infrared heaters combined heat my entire house well. My home is 1,260 sq. ft. and i set the heaters at 65 degrees and dont use my big whole house heater all winter. I do save some electricity in Kentucky. Our electric is expensive here and higher than a lot of other places we lived. I hope this helps you out!
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I can't answer that but this is a damn good heater. Going on 10 years .... no problems ... lots of hot water .... never have run out.
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Yes, I just did. When the motor start making noise you have to take it apart and oil that hub. Overall it's an awesome space heater. Errol Anderson
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Is your unit new or have you had it for some time? Problem normally w/ kerosene heaters from my experience is the wick or fuel is contaminated. I would contact mfg. they normally have been able to help me with this type of problem.
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I do not recommend this heater. We no longer have the heater. It did not work well at all. Had one speed and hardly put out any heat. Then something just broke off it and we threw it away. Waste of money. Get the larger kind of oil heater.
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That's correct. and it depends where you live. that'd what people with vehicles a while back ago did. When winter comes they would drain the radiator and fill it back up with antifreeze. nowadays they have 50/50 which doesn't require all that work.
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I have this heater. Actually 2 of them. I loved it when I was using it. Did a fantastic job of heating my home. The one and ONLY reason I stopped using it is because the cost of kerosene has really skyrocketed since last year, plus it's extremely hard to find it here now. But I am considering biting the dust and getting some for these days that are record-breakingly low this year. The main thing you have to remember with the 2304 DH is to keep it a minimum of 4-6 feet from anything around it. If you have pets, don't worry. Most animals (I have 2 dogs and a cat) learn to get close to it to get warm and to scootch away as they warm up. I've never once had a problem with my pets getting burned. Also, I never leave mine running all night or when I'm not home. And of course, don't ever place anything on top of it. Also of course, don't use anything but K-1 kerosene in it. As long as you use common sense, you won't have a problem and will be just as satisfied with yours as I am with mine.
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I had to ask the manufacturer the same question and the reply was "yes, on at 32* and off at approximately 45*" It is interesting that in none of their literature is this mentioned. I'd think that might be something a potential buyer might like to know. I have not verified the temperature range but this is what I was told by the manufacturer. So far however the heater is doing it's job very nicely.
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Didn't bring mine down, as a matter of fact, the thing blew up in the middle of the night and sprayed hot, putrid smelling oil clear across the room, soaking the floor, bedspread, curtains and everything in its path. My grown daughter was in the bed at the time and had her face covered, sleeping, so she was not harmed. We only worried about the cance causing oil(or whatever it sprayed) that came from China. Had to trash everything, no saving it. Wouldn't touch that brand for a million dollars!
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I have a powerful extractor fan and kilowatt lights that have had 0 issues with daily use for over a year. Heaters should be fine.