Dyna-Glo WK24BK 23,800 BTU Indoor Kerosene Convection Heater, Black

I ran out of firewood, and I don't have central heat, so I'm using this until the weather warms up. I have a normal house, and I placed it on the floor in my living room; it has a vaulted ceiling and is about 15 x 30. The kitchen / dining room is around the corner, it is around 12 x 30 total. The weather is 40 degrees, and my living room is toasty. The kitchen is not as toasty, but it is no longer unbearably cold. Although it does not have the visual appeal (flames, etc) of the fireplace, this heats way better.It's pretty easy to assemble, although I am annoyed that they pack it in styrofoam. Here are the main points:- Read the instructions! There are some simple things that make this work perfectly, and if you don't read the manual then you will complain like others. For example, you have to let it sit for 1 hour after you add fuel, before first use.- Comes with wick installed, just some simple assembly, add kerosene, and light it up.- It is silent, no fan, no noise.- The bottom stays cold, so you can set it on any floor, even carpet.- There is only one setting - ON. You can not adjust the heat level. Make sure you buy the model that has the heat output you want.- There is no odor whatsoever. None. Nothing. Also no soot, no smoke, no CO (I do have CO detectors to be safe) . Again, follow the instructions and adjust the flame correctly; don't spill fuel when filling; make sure the wick is in good shape. You don't need Kleen Heat or any additives or any other weird modifications for it to be odorless.- You have to hold the ignitor against the wick for a good second or two to light it. Some complain of hard lighting, that is why. You can't simply do a "quick touch." If you don't want to use batteries, buy one of those long butane lighters, they work great for manual lighting.- Most of the heat comes from the top of the unit. And yes, you could probably fry bacon in a pan, although I wouldn't recommend it. Some heat comes off the sides, but not a ton.- It creates a moderately bright light, basically like a kerosene lamp. The light coming through the viewing window is pretty bright, I have to face it away when I'm watching TV. Makes a good night light.- The wick will last 2 -3 years if maintained properly. So it might be good to buy an extra, but you don't have to stock up.- Run time is as advertised.- You can carry it while it is on, sort of. You have to be careful though. I tried lighting it outdoors, and carrying it inside. Carefully. Later I realized I didn't need to do that because it just has no odor.About the operating cost - it costs about 1 dollar per hour to run, and the cost of fuel in my area is not the cheapest (good ol' California). Comparable electric would be over $2/hr. Natural gas would be $0.40/hr. Propane would be $1/hr. Compared to a month of firewood, it's about the same cost. So while it costs more than natural gas, it is not overly expensive to run, and propane is definitely not cheaper.Bottom line - great heater, and I might buy a smaller one as a backup.

I was fearful because the box was damaged., but it's working great and keeps my place warm and toasty

With not having central heating, I use different methods of heating different rooms.I have never used a kerosene heater before and because of the carbon monoxide issue, I was very reluctant.But, a kerosene heater is a great method of heating if you have an old, drafty house, like I do.It is a terrible choice for an airtight home.Because of an incoming winter storm, right before Christmas, I had no choice, but to get a kerosene heater, so my water pipes would not freeze.I did not need a bigger kerosene heater, as I was heating a much smaller room.I ordered this two days before the storm and it was not supposed to arrive, until the following week.However, I still ordered it.I couldn't believe it when I received this heater at 2pm, in the afternoon on the day of the storm, just two days, after ordering.The GHP group from Niles, IL, shipped this to me and the timing could not have been more perfect!I was not sure that I would be very good at assembling this.I started to take everything out of the box between 7-8pm that night and the instructions were perfect.The instruction book and diagrams were so easy to understand and this heater was so easy to assemble, so easy to pump in the kerosene.And, very easy to set the wick and to ignite.You have to follow the instructions to a tee and after you light, you have to stay with it for awhile to make sure the flame is just right.You do have to check on it but so far every time I have used it, the flame stays right where it should.You, also have to use the clean kerosene.This was the perfect kerosene heater to use for my very first time and the heat output is truly amazing.Definitely, a great heater to have; especially if and when there is a power outage or a storm coming up.I, also have a carbon monoxide detector in the room; it is a must when using a kerosene heater.I am just so happy and grateful that I bought this heater; the timing could not have been more perfect.

I needed a new kerosene heater for emergencies. I did not want a big one, but one easy to carry by everyone. The tank is not wider than the unit like most heaters. My heater came without a manual. That is the only issue I have. It works exactly as stated on the box and as advertised. There is minor assembly required (attaching the handle and top grate) but it was easy for me to get it going. I added kerosene, waited for 40 minutes and it fired up. Batteries come with the unit for the igniter. You can also light it manually. I like the size and it is perfect for working in the garage or an emergency when the power goes out in the winter. There is a kerosene odor at first. The more you use it, the less the odor. The top grate is sturdy and can be used to warm up water. The shipping was fast and free. It is not made in the USA but the price and shipping work for me. Good luck.

I’ve had a few of these and they work great. Only issue is changing the wick. It’s very difficult. Other than that, great for heating.