Many of the ways people commonly tried to warm their homes in the winter over the last few decades have now been banned because they’re unsafe. Kerosene heaters were commonly used by people in areas that were prone to flooding, for instance. A flood in the winter time would mean that the electricity and gas would be off and people resorted to portable kerosene heaters to keep their homes warm. These portable heaters put off fumes from the burning kerosene that can build up and become toxic, so these heaters are now banned for use in homes.
Even using a standard gas furnace poses a risk because of the carbon monoxide fumes that result. As long as the furnace is working properly, the fumes are filtered outside. But a problem with the furnace can mean fumes build up in the home and become toxic. Kerosene, gas and propane have been our common heating methods, and they all pose risks from fumes and the possibility of explosions. An oil filled radiator heater, on the other hand, eliminates these risks and is a safe way to keep a room warm.
Unlike heating methods that use kerosene or different types of gas, this type of radiator is filled with oil that is heated by an element inside it. It works much like water and steam radiators in older homes that fill with hot water and radiate heat from that source. New heaters, like the Kenwood oil filled radiator, turn off once they reach a certain temperature and kick back on when they start to cool, so less energy is used than with something that remains on continually.
It’s not safe to use any kind of heating appliance that puts out potentially toxic fumes, and running a standard furnace can be expensive. If you want to use any type of a space heater, consider an oil filled radiator that’s economical and safe.
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