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Comment on Is it cheaper to use a plug-in oil radiator to eat an individual room, or run the central heater to heat an individual room and living room?

vxx@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

Get a cheap thermometer to place in the room you’re going to heat and look how much it is off the thermostat and regulate accordingly.

Leaving one room cold while others are significantly warmer might raise the risk of mold significantly, because the warm air might cool in the cold room and condensate on the walls and windows, creating conditions for mold growth.

I look that every room is at least about 16°C as an absolute minimum in winter.

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Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
They are actually one of the safer plug in type heaters.

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- vxx@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  I thought they burn oil, but they just use oil instead of water.
  
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  - Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    When my wife first mentioned she was using one, I had the same initial reaction lol
    
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  - AA5B@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    Right it’s just a radiator shape filled with an oil to circulate heat.
    
    no combustion
    
    no hot surfaces
    
    more consistent heat
    
    generally more engineered for continuous use than other space heaters
    
    generally have tip sensors (depending on country)
    
    When my ex wanted a space heater, I insisted that this be the only type, for safety. And of course not allowed to use a power strip or extension cord with it
    
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BackOnMyBS@lemmy.autism.place ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Good idea! Thanks for the info and suggestion.

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