Kerosene heaters portable fuel-fired heat for outages, workshops and off-grid use

Convection kerosene heaters are cylindrical and send heat in all directions, suited to larger spaces. Radiant kerosene heaters use a reflector to direct heat toward people and objects in front of them and are usually more compact. Both use a wick that draws kerosene from the tank. Forced-air kerosene heaters for construction sites are a separate category and are discussed per project.

Kerosene heaters burn fuel, produce carbon monoxide (CO) and other combustion gases, and use oxygen from the room. The manuals and packaging we print to your approved text typically include:

• Ventilation and CO — use only with the ventilation the manufacturer specifies, and with a working CO alarm in the space.
• Sleeping areas — never use an unvented kerosene heater in bedrooms or sleeping areas, as manufacturer instructions require.
• Local rules — whether an unvented kerosene heater may be used indoors varies by jurisdiction; check local codes before use.
• Fuel — use only the kerosene grade the manufacturer specifies, never gasoline or other fuels; refuel outdoors with the heater off and cooled; do not overfill.
• Fuel storage — store kerosene in containers made and labeled for kerosene, outside the living area, away from heat sources and out of reach of children.
• Clearances — keep the stated distance from walls, curtains, furniture and anything that can burn; never leave the heater running unattended.

Automatic shut-off and tip-over switches are configurable options specified per model on the RFQ, not assumed.

Three heater pages on this site cover three different jobs, so buyers land on the right product:

• Kerosene heater (this page) — fuel-fired portable heat that works without electricity — for power outages, workshops, job sites and off-grid cabins, used only with the ventilation the manual specifies and a working CO alarm.
• Oil filled radiator heater — electric, silent, sealed oil-filled convection heat for indoor rooms such as bedrooms, offices and living rooms; needs mains power.
• Space heater for garage — electric or infrared heat with a frost-protection setting that keeps garage pipes and water heaters above freezing.

We do not claim UL, ETL, CSA, CE or any other listing, certification or test result for kerosene heaters by default. Heaters are built to the standards you specify, and test reports available for a given model can be provided on request. The brand owner remains responsible for compliance and safety labeling in its market. Spare wicks, siphon pumps and fuel gauges can be quoted as accessories.