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Choosing a Space Heater

What features and qualities are most important when shopping for a new space heater? What should you avoid? Share your space heater buying tips and experiences here, and help others make good decisions.

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by the_gas_man
Dec 01 '06 A Challenge to Vent Free Gas Heater Manufacturers.... (Updated from 2002)
... The Vent-Free Gas Products Alliance were invited to respond to this review, in 2002 with technically responsible and verifiable counter arguments and they have consistently refused comment. ... read full review
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by the_gas_man
Dec 16 '03 Is Choosing A Vent-Free Gas Fireplace Stupid or Foolish?... You Decide.
Choose a vented space heater or gas fireplace, and prove to our future generations that we have indeed learned something from our cave dwelling ancestors.... read full review
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by the_gas_man
Jan 22 '05 Choosing a Wood Burning Stove As a Space Heater
Choose a wood stove that suits your lifestyle. Check with local building inspectors for current codes that could affect you. Carefully check references of hearth dealers.... read full review
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by the_gas_man
Jan 03 '02 Fraud or Fact? Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Another case of the almighty buck being more important than the health and welfare of the consuming public. An industry that uses staggering misrepresentations as to long-term product capabilities.... read full review
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by the_gas_man
Nov 09 '05 Pellet Stove Fever Is Back & They're Hot (Update December 2006)
Pellet stoves: cost effective, burn environmentally friendly, clean,renewable fuel, easy installation, service requirements critical, dead in a power failure and will experience component failure one day. ... read full review
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by MsHooterville
Sep 15 '00 Choosing a Safe, Quiet, Effective Space Heater
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by cowboyind
Oct 17 '01 Stay Safe and Warm With the Right Space Heater (Updated 10/07)
Space heaters can be a safe and economical way to stay warm if you figure out how much heat you need, buy the right heater, and use it with care.... read full review
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by euniverse1
Oct 17 '00 DON"T BE TAKEN BY HVAC CONTRACTORS FOR YOUR HEATING SYSTEM!
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by showard
Sep 20 '00 Warm Room, Cold House
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by wilco42
Nov 14 '00 an epinion on how to heat up your life
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by showard
Sep 30 '00 Wood' Heat: A Definitive Guide
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by alwillia
Apr 10 '07 Comment on unvented products from UK
In summary, i would fully support everything what Gasman says. This guy knows what he is talking about and has genuine concerns about public health. DON'T BUY UNVENTED!!... read full review
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