Mr. Heater Forced Air Kerosene Heater Cleaning and Maintenance

[@PainterD54]

I was taught years ago to just set the pressure on the pump so that the flame doesn't blow past the plate on the front of the heater. If it does, it's running too rich. I always adjusted the flame so it spits out a little around the plate, then back it off a little on the adjustment screw and it burns clean with no smoke or odor. And I never use Kerosene, just diesel fuel.

[@chrisroth4952]

Mine is 3 years old. It wouldn't fire this season. The fan would start up, but fuel would just shoot out of the nose cone. I found someone on a forum stating that they had the same issue, and a new fuel nozzle fixed it for them. I ordered the nozzle last weekend. I worked on it today. I blew out the air filter, replaced the Diesel #2 I had left in the tank from last winter, and replaced the nozzle. Also, when putting the vacuum and fuel lines back on, I quickly noticed they were cracked, big time. I went to NAPA and bought new hoses. It is crazy unacceptable that these lines would be this degraded after 3 years. Yes, it is now back up and running, and I cannot say what the actual issue was, as it could have been anything; fuel, hoses, nozzle, and maybe the air filter (it wasn't that dirty at all). The moral of the story is that Mr. Heater is using horrible quality hoses. Nowhere near acceptable.

[@PapaRug.58]

Mine was just over a year old and hoses were bad cracking and split open cheap off shore rubber. Did the same thing with mine and works better

[@patricpatterson5659]

Thanks for the tip. I had the same trouble with hoses.

[@kinda.strongman]

After reading your comment I got to looking at the hoses and they were all cracked. Replaced the hoses and mine works just fine now.

[@chrisroth4952]

@@kinda.strongman Very glad I could help. I sure have found a ton of help on KZbin on projects I've worked on over the years. Rock on.

[@chrisroth4952]

@@patricpatterson5659 Very glad to have helped. Those hoses are just sad.

[@brentlittle8075]

Thanks,our unit had the pump pressure at 4.0,turned it to 3.0,works mint,Thanks

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[@lilvedo1]

I have one that is 75000 but it turns off after around 10 minutes all new hoses and cleaned photocell and cleaned photocell plug

[@CajunGreenMan]

I've seen that some people are lubing the four vanes with graphite, but you didn't mention that. Should be done on your heaters, please? Thanks!

[@standbyme6395]

I sanded my flaps down just a little. ..no graphite needed...

[@i9937]

I have a 75,000 btu Mr. Heater torpedo that I believe needs a pressure adjustment. There are two screws on the back. One says intake filter and, one says output filter. It didn't have a manual when I got it at the store. How should I proceed?

[@MrHeaterTV]

Please contact us at 1-800-251-0001. We can set you up with instructions on the pressure adjustment and also send you a new manual.

[@ti10to]

Thanks for the video, by the way what number is the filler gauge for the rotor?

[@jaysonmitchell6345]

.015 Thousandths of an inch

[@OneBadBuick]

I just purchased a mh210ktr and have used it daily for a week or so, now when it turns off due to the thermostat setting it will not restart when the temp drops. It will try to start but does not. Light flashes twice indicating no flame. Fuel then drips out the front. The next morning it starts fine. The ignitor is working. Any ideas?

[@MrHeaterTV]

It sounds like your pressure might be a little low. Various environmental things can influence that, such as humidity and air pressure. Increasing the pressure at the back of the heater a little bit should get that starting normally all the time.

[@OneBadBuick]

Ok thanks, I turned it up slightly today and it cycled a few times ok then would not towards the end of the day. I will try upping it a little more tomorrow.

[@valexysantiago5260]

Hello, the rear fan seems to be stuck on mine and it wants to spin but is sort of lagging/limp. Would you happen to be able to troubleshoot? Thanks!

[@MrHeaterTV]

Hello! Please give us a call at 1-855-663-0660 and we can help troubleshoot!

[@rickschmitt4046]

Mine just recently started not running past 1mnt or so

[@davecarsley8773]

Can you please tell me why the thermostat on my new MHC140KT -- when it's turned all the way up -- reads "CH"? There's nothing wrong with the heater, it's just REALLY bothering me that I don't know what "CH" means. Why does the thermostat go from _"96"_ to _"97"_ to _"98"_ to _"99"_ to _"CH"_ ???

[@MrHeaterTV]

Hi Dave, the CH stands for Continuous Heat. The heater will burn as long as it is set to that setting.

[@bravevoice2771]

You should mention cleaning the igniter

[@MrHeaterTV]

Thank you for your comment. We can definitely add that in future videos!

[@mhervartanian1405]

My torpedo heater runs when top is off but turns off with top on, why?

[@MrHeaterTV]

The reason for this is most likely an air loss in the heater itself. Check the rubber hoses and lines to see if there are any cracks. The air loss from the lines will cause the heater to run with the top off and shut off with the top on. If you have any other questions, please give us a call at 1-855-663-0660.

[@hondaxl250k0]

@@MrHeaterTV I have his same issue.. but mine runs if I just cracked the top open at the rear... no pump adjustment helps.. I have new lines .. a new photo. A new ignitor.. I redid the seals on the pump . Cleaned the spray tip. ... please help.. fustration piling up right along with the snow..

[@MrHeaterTV]

@@hondaxl250k0 Please give us a call at 1-855-663-0660 and we will help!

[@ReneboyBidangan]

What is the common problem if the heater donot start..

[@tommybragalone7943]

If I don’t put a rag over the back of my heater it will shut within a couple of seconds. What would cause this?

[@MrHeaterTV]

Thank you for your comment! This sounds like it would be a pressure related issue on your heater. Please give us a call at 1-855-663-0660 and we will be able to troubleshoot the issue over the phone with you.

[@twt65]

I have a mr Heater 175,000 that does nothing when switched on, no light.

[@MrHeaterTV]

Thank you for your comment. Please call us at 1-800-251-0001. We can help!

[@paolo3672]

Hi Terry five years late , did you ever figure out the issue , my heater has the same issue.

[@jeffcoble7494]

Thanks man ! Your a life saver >

[@garykelley2533]

can a person use #1 diesel ( jet fuel) in place of Kerosene or in leu of kerosene???

[@MrHeaterTV]

+Gary Kelley Yes! #1 Diesel, #2 Diesel, Fuel Oil, and Jet Fuel can be used with this unit.

[@franker1111]

We're can I buy the ignitor

[@MrHeaterTV]

Hello! To purchase parts, please reach out to Mr Heater at 1-855-663-0660.

[@derekcasey9825]

I'm not getting psi on my space heater and not getting fule ???

[@MrHeaterTV]

Hello! Please reach out to our technical service line at 1-855-663-0660 so we can help get your heater running right.

[@gman100]

Is it okay to burn clean diesel in the mr heaters?

[@MrHeaterTV]

Yes! These heaters will run on diesel, kerosene, Jet-A, and fuel oil.

[@gman100]

Thanks, I was just curious because that's what I've been running in mine. I bought it new last winter and it works okay when it works. It stalls a lot despite my adjusting pump pressure, keeping the filter clean, fuel filter etc... It puts out a lot of heat when it runs.

[@MrHeaterTV]

We can help with that. It could be a simple fix, like a crack in one of the fuel air lines. A small hole or crack in a line could cause the air and fuel pressure to be unstable. If you continue to have these stalls, please call us at 1-855-663-0660. We can get your heater running properly.

[@gman100]

@@MrHeaterTV , wow, cracked fuel lines in a brand new unit? I hope not, I'll check it out, but right now it's not running, luckily I have a couple 100 yr-old kerosene heaters I can depend on. Thanks for being honest.

[@MrHeaterTV]

If it is a new unit, it is unlikely that it would need replacement hoses or lines. It might need a small adjustment to get it up and running properly. We'd be happy to help get it going for you. Give us a call at 1-855-663-0660.

[@Gta2O13]

If it shuts off on you check the light sensor.. Look for spider webbing blocking the sensor

[@pasivo2009]

Any solution for my heater is smelling really bad

[@MrHeaterTV]

We would be happy to speak with you over the phone about what that could be. It could be dirty fuel or perhaps the pressure may need to be adjusted. Please give us a call at 1-855-663-0660.

[@absolute357]

My heater does not work..I need some assistance. It runs for about 30 secs and turns off.

[@MrHeaterTV]

B.I.A.S Racing Sorry that we didn't get back to you sooner! Please call us at 1-855-663-0600!

[@sidvil]

the flame eye probably needs to be replaced. if the eye doesn't see a flame it will turn off within that time frame.

[@Mikey196969Boomboxer]

The design of the power cord wrap spindles was very poorly done on the MH75KTR model! In order to remove the inspection cover those two cord wraps need to be removed otherwise there are two screws on the inspection cover that cannot be accessed! When you remove the two cord wrap spindles or holders....the nuts on the inside of the inspection fall down inside the heater which was a stupid foolish way to design this! Those two cord wrap spindles should have had nuts permanantly welded inside the cover ....

[@MrHeaterTV]

Mikey196969 Thank you for the feedback and comments. This will be sent on to our product managers and engineers to improve the product for our customers.

[@Mikey196969Boomboxer]

Mr. Heater That doesn't really help me now after i spent $350.00 on one! It worked great for one year and now it works for 15-30 minutes MAX then shuts down for no reason. I changed and installed all new filters,emptied,flushed the fuel tank and put new fuel (NO 1 Diesel) and it is never used in a dirty environment but i cleaned everything just the same. The pump pressure is correct.... so i suppose that there are 10 other things i would have to change for various reasons now and spend another couple hundred dollars on before i figure out why it won't work properly.... not impressed with this product at all.

[@MrHeaterTV]

Mikey196969 Not at all. We would be happy to help in any way we can on your heater. It is still under warranty, so you would not need to replace any parts at all. Please call us at 1-800-251-0001 and we will help troubleshoot the unit for you and if we are unable to, then we will replace the unit for you. Looking forward to speaking with you about this.

[@fishnriver]

whats with the music?

[@keysautorepair6038]

15 thousands feeler gauge lol don't work on my 125 btu my pump won't let anything bigger than a 6th.

[@Mikey196969Boomboxer]

Why don't you show us how easy it is to empty the fuel from a MH75KT that is almost full and heavy as sin?? It was dumb not to put a drain plug on the bottom of the MH75KT because there is now easy way to drain the fuel from it and it should have a pressure gauge also because there is no way to know what the pressure is on this model. Your video shows only the more expensive model with wheels but does not mention or show "how easy" it is with the MH75KT

[@MrHeaterTV]

Mikey196969 Thank you for your feedback and comments! We appreciate it. We recommend to siphon the fuel with a pump or to use a funnel to move the fuel to a container. We will forward your concerns to our product managers to improve it for our customers. Thank you again!

[@davecarsley8773]

How to very easily and cleanly drain fuel from model MH75KT: Step 1: _Turn on the heater_ Step 2: _Wait_

[@paulhartkopf8994]

intermittent spark when it's sparking it starts when it won't spark it won't start

[@MrHeaterTV]

Hello! If you're having issues with a heater, please give Mr Heater a call at 1-855-663-0660.

[@Mikey196969Boomboxer]

You need to go alot slower and show more detail in your demonstration video so that people can clearly see in which position that the filters should be in. Not everyone is a pro who works for your company!

[@MrHeaterTV]

Mikey196969 Thank you for the feedback. Feel free to contact our Technical Service Department at 1-800-251-0001 for more instruction and a step by step process. We would be happy to help!

[@bushpilot223]

Music is loud and annoying as hell. But thanks for the video. Mine hasn’t been cleaned in 15 years. It’s probably due lol

[@user-ef5zo9yv3l]

15.000 thousands of ….??????????? INCH MM. CM. ??????

[@WHEREVER-I-ROAM]

ALL YOUR HEATERS *ARE TO BIG* *(3,000 BTU'S)* ,FOR ALL DAY IN THE RAUN, IN A VAN

[@MrHeaterTV]

Thank you for your comment. We do not have a heater that is that low in BTU. The lowest we have is the 3,800 BTU Little Buddy heater. We will send this feedback to our product development team and we will continue to try to make all the products we can for our customers. Thank you again for the feedback.

[@corywitt5548]

I bought one of the 175000 contractor series about 6 years ago, junk has never worked correctly. A friend of mine bought two old non Mr. Heater brand at a garage sale paid $100 for both no problems. Mr. Heater, Chinese made junk waste of $600.

[@MrHeaterTV]

Thank you for your comment and feedback. We can help get your contractor series up and running either by replacing some parts or replacing the heater completely for you. Please call us at 1-855-663-0660!

[@GruvenHaus]

Only a nitwit would buy a 175k and not return it if it wasn't working properly

[@greybeard804]

I just use a greasy rag to light mine.

[@DesertJeff]

Roflmao.

[@motorhead6763]

hoses dry rot split leak. Vanes on air pump rotor stuck photo cell dirty not aimed at flame dirty fuel rust or hugs water in tank....nozzle dirty....all when it's -10° out and the f#$#& thing will not run...lol

[@MrHeaterTV]

Thank you for your comment. We can help you troubleshoot these issues and get you up and running right away. Give us a call at 1-855-663-0660.

[@exibar]

wow, you really should NEVER have background music like that.... it's super annoying... but th einformation is good and well put

[@mikeysanders6933]

These heaters suck! Never will waste my money on one again buy another brand! I bought a brand new kerosene heater and it never worked right wont run for more than 15 minutes

[@MrHeaterTV]

Thank you for your comment and your feedback. Please give us a call at 1-855-663-0660 and we will get your heater up and running or replace it for you.

[@davecarsley8773]

You should probably have returned it.

[@vinsons1015]

Yea music sucks

[@tylermarsh9760]

Turn the f*ckng music off please