Kero World KW-24G 23,800 Btu Portable Indoor Kerosene Heater

Fairly straightforward to assemble, directions were clear. We had a cold snap and my furnace has been on the fritz so I couldn't trust it and bought one of these. Sure enough, coldest night of the year furnace finally dies. Popped this thing into the middle of my living room and it's been toasty warm. You can smell the kerosene but it's not bad. I'll put up with it for the comfort. I'm very glad I bought this. Once I get my furnace replaced this is going to heat up my workshop. Only problem is, I might need to open a window to prevent the shop from getting too warm. It seems to burn through about a gallon of kerosene every 16 hours or so at the setting I'm on... pretty efficient in my book. I don't think I'd want it for my primary heat source, as it does create some hotspots in your house (convection heat needs to be circulated)... but if you want an off-grid option that you can use in case of a heating crisis (no power, broken furnace, etc.) this is fantastic. Really happy with this purchase.

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This is my first kerosene heater. I purchased this one primarily because of the price. I plan to use it in my un-insulated 900+ sq foot garage, or in the house if we loose power in the winter (as has happened in the past). The unit arrived quicker than the estimate, but the box had been crushed on on one corner pretty badly. Upon opening it up, one of the guards was somewhat bent. Just cosmetic and it all went together, but I was disappointed in FedEx for this. I purchased some good 1-K fuel from a fuel distribution company in town and added some kerosene additive. I then filled the heater up and let it sit for about 4 hours. I followed the lighting instructions and it would not light from the built in igniter. The igniter glowed but would not start the flame. I checked the provided batteries with my meter and they were at only at 1.3v so I replaced them to see if that would help to no avail. I then used the 'ignition via match' method and it lit immediately. I monitored it expecting the flame to get 'too big' after 5 minutes or so, but it never did. In fact, it never got more that just a 1/4 - 1/2" 'lick' around the edge of the burner assembly even at full. I called the provided number to ask about those things.. The very nice person on the phone told me she had one of those herself and she said she always lights them with a match as the automatic lighter is flakey at best. I also explained the flame situation and she told me to test the kerosene for water by drawing some from the bottom of the can and letting it sit in a jar for an hour or so and look for bubbles on the bottom or clear separation (only small micro bubbles on the bottom). She also said that as long as there was no smoke or kerosene smell, it was working correctly at that level. So I guess all the provided instructions about watching the flame height and other internet comments/videos don't apply to me? I let it run in the garage for nearly three hours. It is 41 outside but the temperature in the garage 5 feet way from the heater on a workbench only got up to 54. So it just won't heat up the 1000sq feet it says it will. Perhaps that is in an insulated space. It will be interesting to see what it can do when it is really cold. I have run it for a total of about 7 hours and used just under 3/4 of the tank. I went with four stars because it was the right price, it works even if not as well as advertised, and the help line people were very good. The picture shows the max flame size I ever saw after 3 hours .

This was a hassle to put together and the hand pump is garbage. Parts were just kind of sloppy BUT when it was finally done and lit it threw a lot of heat amd will do its job nicely. Easy to light and works quickly. I can't imagine needing it on for long periods of time if you are in something well insulated. Purchase a better oil pump though.

I truly enjoy using this heater. This kerosene heater is essentially the same excellent design of the KeroSun heater that I had used in the 80's. It's easy to assemble, easy to operate, and keeps my family toasty warm on chilly days. We are using it in our Tumbleweed trailer while we build our permanent house. It doesn't take up much space but will heat the entire 8 x 24 ft trailer with sleeping loft. My only regret is that the price of kerosene is so high that we will be installing a wood-burning stove soon as the main heat source. But this does not mean that we will discontinue use of the kerosene heater. It's portability makes it a very practical heat source for the workshop (where it can be moved to whichever specific work area is currently in use). I highly recommend the Kero World kerosene heater for quality construction, zero problems, ease of use, high heat output, and portability.

my old one like this was just not working right. straight out of the box this one has been great. my attached garage is 26 x 26 and this gets it warm pretty quick. with the old unit and this one working at the same time i can get the uninsulated garage to 75 degrees when it is 20 outside. Next I need to insulate the garage but cant say enough about the heater

Seams to work well an don't use near the fule injection thought it woul I love i place 3 stars only because one of the bolts was missing to the top part of the screen cage around it other than that can't complain

This is a superb product that will even handle severe Northern climate It is efficient and effective And it is very safe

An excellent product that makes me glad I too the chance on. And would do so again in a heart beat. with today's climate uncertainies this is a potential life save product. I heard of it from time to time in the past but, due to its somewhat high price declined to consider purchasing. Not anymore, I bought one and additional filters also and can honestly say, do not hesitate get it if you care about your family water source! Set up is super easy, spigot is no issue. Just follow the instruction to the T and you will never look back on store bought filtered water again.

This was my first kerosene heater. I have 1300 sq. ft. to heat, it is going to take more heaters. How much fuel to store, and how. Get a fuel transfer pump. If you are thinking off-grid, go oil heat.

Truly an awesome product!!!! We ordered this heater because our old one (only 2 years old) had become a hassle to light and made a strong kerosene smell on the house. Also the old one took forever to fully light up. This one is literally a click of a button and WHOOSH!!! A d it glows with such a warm cozy, Romantic atmosphere. Our family LOVES it. And it was delivered way quicker than the predicted date! Good stuff!

Highly recommended