For customers who need to replace their discontinued Monitor heaters, propane-fueled wall furnaces are a straightforward, highly efficient replacement.17 Sept 2018
Are monitor heaters good?
Monitor heaters provide direct that does not rely on duct work to move heat to the desired area. Duct work is responsible for up to 45% loss of heat in traditional systems. Monitor heaters avoid this heat loss and claim to be 93% efficient.26 Sept 2017
How much does a monitor 441 cost?
2 - Monitor 441 $1295.00- Level 1 Service - Good to go!
How much electricity does a monitor heater use?
It uses 340 watts during the ignition process. On average, it uses about 80 watts of power during its operation.
Are monitor heaters safe?
Monitor heaters draw in oil from an oil tank and can be left unattended for months. These heaters are one of the safest modes of home heating. They do not present the fire hazard of wood stoves, or the carbon monoxide concern of natural gas.22 Jan 2022
When were monitor heaters discontinued?
So it was a shock, three years ago, when the Japanese manufacturer, Hitachi, announced that it had stopped making Monitor heaters and would cease producing parts in 2014.16 Nov 2015
How many Btus is a monitor 441?
On the High setting, the 441 has a rating of 43,000 BTU an hour, for an overall output of 40,000 BTU an hour. On the High-Medium setting, it rates at 33,900 BTU an hour, for a total output of 31,500 BTU an hour. On the Low-Medium setting, the 441 is rated at 21,000 BTU an hour, with an output of 19,500 BTU an hour.
Can you still buy monitor heaters?
Monitor heaters have been discontinued and because of this, many are wondering what options they have. Many residents chose the Monitor kerosene heater, and up to 75,000 homes and businesses are warmed by the units today. The Japanese manufacturer, Hitachi, has stopped making the heater.16 Nov 2015
What kind of fuel does a monitor heater use?
kerosene oil
How often should a monitor heater be cleaned?
Monitor Heaters do require periodic maintenance at about three years of service.