| Kerosene heaters are viewed by most as an | | | | Having additional duct work run to this area can |
| archaic, outdated method of heating. But in reality, | | | | cost an arm and a leg, and to make matters |
| kerosene is a very cost effective, easy to use | | | | worse, you're then stealing away valuable heating |
| source of heat. While most of us picture the | | | | BTU's from the main living areas of your home. |
| ancient glass lamp when we think of kerosene | | | | For households with an freestanding structure |
| heaters, there are many modern, high efficiency | | | | that's not directly attached to the home, this isn't |
| kerosene based heating systems on the market | | | | even an option. |
| today. | | | | With a kerosene heater, it's as simple as filling it |
| With impressive BTU production, these units are | | | | and turning it on. You can use it as needed. Once |
| powerful enough to warm a very large living area | | | | a day, once a week, or once a month, with |
| at a reasonable cost. While many people enjoy | | | | kerosene, you pay only for what you use. |
| the ease of electrical space heaters, the biggest | | | | Kerosene heaters are great for camping trips or |
| flaw with these units is the very high cost of | | | | outdoor activities as well. There are no wires, no |
| operation. With electrical bills skyrocketing in | | | | power outlets, no gas lines, and no pilot lights to |
| recent years, it's a viable option to explore | | | | deal with. Simply set it down and turn it on, and |
| kerosene as an alternative. | | | | you're enjoying comfortable, efficient heating |
| Kerosene can be stored for many years, and, | | | | immediately. An old fashioned kerosene heater |
| contrary to what some might think, it's no more | | | | can be a great conversation piece as well. |
| dangerous to store than any of the chemicals | | | | Nothing is more relaxing than enjoying a good |
| that are already kept in your household. Kerosene | | | | book during the winter months in a comfortable |
| heaters, in fact, can be considered much safer | | | | chair beside an old fashioned kerosene flame. With |
| than gas heating systems. With a gas heating | | | | constantly escalating electricity and gas bills, it's no |
| system, even a small gas leak can be | | | | surprise that people across the world are |
| catastrophic. Something as simple as a pilot light | | | | searching for alternative forms of energy. With |
| going out can lead to an entire home filling with | | | | the flexibility to heat only a portion of your home, |
| gas. In addition to the risk of combustion and fire, | | | | it may be worth investing in a kerosene heater. |
| these fumes are very hazardous for family | | | | Why turn on an entire central air unit and heat up |
| members who may be unknowingly breathing | | | | the entire home when you're only using one |
| them in. | | | | room? Try out a kerosene heater and enjoy the |
| Another wonderful advantage of kerosene | | | | savings that many people have known about for |
| heating is the portability. Do you have a garage or | | | | years! |
| workshop that's constantly ice cold in the winter? | | | | |