Low Flame and minimal heat on Dyna Glo Kerosene Heaters. Why?

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Mark S asked:


I have 2 kerosene heaters. Both had wicks replaced last year. The flame barely reaches above burner on both. Did they install the wicks wrong? They are pinned wicks.

Rheem Gas Furnace
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    2 Responses to “Low Flame and minimal heat on Dyna Glo Kerosene Heaters. Why?”

    1. outrigger Says:
      August 23rd, 2009 at 3:34 am

      how were they stored? if they dried out they have a crust on them flake it off and let them soak hope this helps

    2. bobo Says:
      August 23rd, 2009 at 6:27 am

      The wicks werent installed correctly.