Is today's price a good one?

At $149.25 at eBay as of November 8, 2026, it is the lowest of the 7 stores listing it new, so it is a good price against the current field.

Does it need electricity?

No. It runs on kerosene alone, which is why owners use it for blackout heat.

It is vent-free but still burns fuel, so use it in a ventilated space and follow the manual. Small sealed rooms are a poor fit.

At 23,500 BTU it burns roughly a gallon every 8 to 10 hours on high, so plan on refilling daily in cold weather.

The heater and its fuel tank; kerosene, batteries for ignition and a siphon pump are usually sold separately.

Kerosene heaters sell best before winter, so late summer and early fall tend to bring the lowest prices.

At Home Depot, for $199.99, as of our latest check.

Rated 5 out of 5 from 183 ratings.

7 stores we checked sell it, including Home Depot, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, eBay.

$199.99at Home DepotObserved at 2:38 AM

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