How can I fix it cheapWhy is there oil in my overflow from radiator?
Usually for a head gasket warp head you get water in the oil. But depending on if the car or truck that has oil a cooler. I seen that oil in the cooling system from the Internal part of the cooler routing out. Hell I sean intake gaskets cause that. there are so many variables that we need more specific information about your car to give you a fair and more acquit answer.Need to know year make model millage have you ever over hearted in the pass etc..
Also if it is the head gasket your oil will look like a nasty looking milk shake. You should stop driving it becuase it will cause more harm to the motor. also if the car is going to sit for a while before its repaired I highly recondmend drain the oil out of the oil pain . coolant is not good for for the crank and rod bearing.Why is there oil in my overflow from radiator?
*PROBABLY* a blown head gasket. Check the oil on the dipstick and see if it is the usual dark brown/blackish color or white/gray. This is further indication of head gasket failure.
It won't be cheap to fix. Head must be removed and planed (resurfaced) as it warped when it overheated and probably won't hold the new head gasket tight enough when reassembled. And to do that, they usually disassemble the valve components in the head. $$$
Sorry, good luck.
PS Don't continue to drive or run the engine because the bearings are not getting the proper lubrication and bigger parts will begin to fail.
that can be one of two things if you ask me. 1 an anti corrosive material added to the radiator. or a blown head gasket, cracked block/head.
What year, make, model, mileage???? Generally, warped head or bad head gasket or both.
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Thursday, January 7, 2010
Car is missing oil, found in radiator! Won't start either! HELP?
My girlfriend just brought home her '93 Geo Prism on a tow truck. =p She was on the freeway and noticed through her loud music that her car was making a loud lawnmower type sound, then her car completely lost power and died there. After a two hour waiting time for a tow, it came to me where I discovered that her engine was bone dry of oil! The coolant overflow was empty except for about two ounces of sludge that is brown and smells like sweet scented oil. Not milky though. Under the radiator cap is the same story: mostly dry with the same sweet smelling sludge. I unscrewed the oil cap after finding the oil dipstick to be completely dry and smelled a distinct burning scent.
I suspect this to be a blown head gasket, but don't have the tools right now to check the spark plugs for the same sludge or green coolant. So let's say hypothetically that it is the head gasket, I can fix that, but it must have blown for some reason. What would those reasons be? I don't want to replace it just to have it blow again!
Any and all advice would be great! I plan to take it to a mechanic but I'd like to diagnose the problem myself to try to save money.
Thank You!Car is missing oil, found in radiator! Won't start either! HELP?
If she was driving on the interstate and it got noisy and quit and there is no oil in it, it's shot. Take her shopping for a different car tomorrow.Car is missing oil, found in radiator! Won't start either! HELP?
basically the engine was run too low on oil and has whats comomnly know as ';blown'; The bearings were starved of oil,if this happpens for only a second, the engine is finished or very short lived. It's a 1993 dude, junk it and get a new one. ain't worth the $$ to fix. sorry. The coolant things you state, is kinda,uh, you guys never opened the hood and checked oil or coolant.Thats why the car is done. It's 15 years old, so,you got your money outta it.
three things are possible, none are good on that engine.
1, blown headgasket
2, cracked head
3, cracked block
the good news is that in a class that i took years ago, we replaced an engine in one of those in a week, but the engine came complete minus the intake for about $250. and pizza for starving students.
btw it took that long because our shop time was only about an hour and a half or maybe two on a good day.
definately sounds like ahead gasket. it might have ran dry on coolant causing it to overheat and blow the gasket, or maybe a seal somewhere has split or burst. you'll have to pressure test the head and the coolant system to check if its all ok. head gaskets go, its just one of those things that happen , dont sweat too much and get a few quotes before you decide
Get under the car and look for holes in the oil pan. You may even see things like connecting rods through the side of the engine.
In short, if it were only a head gasket, there would be plenty of fluid in the oil pan. But there isn't.
I think she just made a motor into a boat anchor.
Sounds like the engine is done. Find a Toyota Corolla or Prism (same) engine in a salvage yard and have them quote you installed. This is only a good idea if the rest of the car is in good shape. Otherwise just junk it.
yea, you suspect right.it,s a blown head gasket. those cars are cheap made. she would be better off to get another car.
You're crazy if you spend $1.00 fixing that thing.
Sounds like a blown engine to me.
It is a geo they are junk no reason cars just suck
HI
OOOHHH
Not good.. sounds like it might be toast.. but yea a blown head gasket most likely.
good luck
tim
I would like to commend you on wanting to get whatever got the head gasket (suspected) to be blown fixed as well. First off if you do this job yourself, I would take the head to a machine shop and ensure it was not cracked or warped (especially if its aluminum which I suspect). Then, get the crankcase flushed out, along with the entire cooling system. Generally a head gasket would blow due to some form of an overheating problem. A couple of inexpensive but vital parts I would suggest replacing would be the thermostat and the radiator cap (over time the cap cannot hold pressure, resulting in a loss of coolant and/or overheating). Also check if coolant had gotten into the crankcase. If so, you might want to think about the oil pump.
I suspect this to be a blown head gasket, but don't have the tools right now to check the spark plugs for the same sludge or green coolant. So let's say hypothetically that it is the head gasket, I can fix that, but it must have blown for some reason. What would those reasons be? I don't want to replace it just to have it blow again!
Any and all advice would be great! I plan to take it to a mechanic but I'd like to diagnose the problem myself to try to save money.
Thank You!Car is missing oil, found in radiator! Won't start either! HELP?
If she was driving on the interstate and it got noisy and quit and there is no oil in it, it's shot. Take her shopping for a different car tomorrow.Car is missing oil, found in radiator! Won't start either! HELP?
basically the engine was run too low on oil and has whats comomnly know as ';blown'; The bearings were starved of oil,if this happpens for only a second, the engine is finished or very short lived. It's a 1993 dude, junk it and get a new one. ain't worth the $$ to fix. sorry. The coolant things you state, is kinda,uh, you guys never opened the hood and checked oil or coolant.Thats why the car is done. It's 15 years old, so,you got your money outta it.
three things are possible, none are good on that engine.
1, blown headgasket
2, cracked head
3, cracked block
the good news is that in a class that i took years ago, we replaced an engine in one of those in a week, but the engine came complete minus the intake for about $250. and pizza for starving students.
btw it took that long because our shop time was only about an hour and a half or maybe two on a good day.
definately sounds like ahead gasket. it might have ran dry on coolant causing it to overheat and blow the gasket, or maybe a seal somewhere has split or burst. you'll have to pressure test the head and the coolant system to check if its all ok. head gaskets go, its just one of those things that happen , dont sweat too much and get a few quotes before you decide
Get under the car and look for holes in the oil pan. You may even see things like connecting rods through the side of the engine.
In short, if it were only a head gasket, there would be plenty of fluid in the oil pan. But there isn't.
I think she just made a motor into a boat anchor.
Sounds like the engine is done. Find a Toyota Corolla or Prism (same) engine in a salvage yard and have them quote you installed. This is only a good idea if the rest of the car is in good shape. Otherwise just junk it.
yea, you suspect right.it,s a blown head gasket. those cars are cheap made. she would be better off to get another car.
You're crazy if you spend $1.00 fixing that thing.
Sounds like a blown engine to me.
It is a geo they are junk no reason cars just suck
HI
OOOHHH
Not good.. sounds like it might be toast.. but yea a blown head gasket most likely.
good luck
tim
I would like to commend you on wanting to get whatever got the head gasket (suspected) to be blown fixed as well. First off if you do this job yourself, I would take the head to a machine shop and ensure it was not cracked or warped (especially if its aluminum which I suspect). Then, get the crankcase flushed out, along with the entire cooling system. Generally a head gasket would blow due to some form of an overheating problem. A couple of inexpensive but vital parts I would suggest replacing would be the thermostat and the radiator cap (over time the cap cannot hold pressure, resulting in a loss of coolant and/or overheating). Also check if coolant had gotten into the crankcase. If so, you might want to think about the oil pump.
Why is there oil in my radiator fluid?
The car is a 1997 Saturn SL2 with only 80,000 miles on it. My oil disappears and my radiator fluid turns black so the leak only seems to be going one way. I've been told that it could be the head gasket but from what I've read about that, there would be a lot more wrong with my car if that were the case. There are no other issues except that about a minute after I start the car the ';coolant low'; lights on the dash board flash and then stop about a minute later.Why is there oil in my radiator fluid?
yea its ya head gasket i had an park ave. with the same problem it worked fine but jus to make sure go to a local reapair shop and get there ideaWhy is there oil in my radiator fluid?
Sounds more like a cracked engine block to me. If you're putting in coolant it should be a 50-50 ratio (antifreeze %26amp; water). Anything more or less will crack your block during the winter. When your cars running (with the a.c. off on a warm day) see if any fluid is coming out of your exhaust pipe. If there is you may have blown a head or head gasket.
If you have engine oil cooler lines going into the radiator they could be leaking inside.If not you probably have a blown head gasket.
it has to be fixed immediately!its going to be expensive.
Sounds like yer head gasket blew.
or you warped or cracked the head.
No... You most likely have blown head gasket OR cracked head.
Good luck...
yep cost me 800 dollars to repair for a 350(5.7 litre)v-8 engine
yea its ya head gasket i had an park ave. with the same problem it worked fine but jus to make sure go to a local reapair shop and get there ideaWhy is there oil in my radiator fluid?
Sounds more like a cracked engine block to me. If you're putting in coolant it should be a 50-50 ratio (antifreeze %26amp; water). Anything more or less will crack your block during the winter. When your cars running (with the a.c. off on a warm day) see if any fluid is coming out of your exhaust pipe. If there is you may have blown a head or head gasket.
If you have engine oil cooler lines going into the radiator they could be leaking inside.If not you probably have a blown head gasket.
it has to be fixed immediately!its going to be expensive.
Sounds like yer head gasket blew.
or you warped or cracked the head.
No... You most likely have blown head gasket OR cracked head.
Good luck...
yep cost me 800 dollars to repair for a 350(5.7 litre)v-8 engine
Why is Oil in car radiator? (PLEASE ANSWER QUICKLY) Thanks?
Earlier today, while I driving home in a car i purchased less than a month ago from a mutual friend, a ';Low Coolant'; light came on. When I got home I let the car cool off for about 2 hrs so I would be able to check the radiator without burning myself. When I opened it I could see very dark, thick, slimy oil in the radiator.
What caused that?
Is it serious?
How can it be fixed?
Thanks!Why is Oil in car radiator? (PLEASE ANSWER QUICKLY) Thanks?
Robert M is right. Might be the serious stuff and it might not. Check your oil and see if it is a milky color instead of the color it normally is. If it looks milky you have a cracked block or blown head gasket which is serious. If its ok then look into the coolant that the car takes and see if it was mixed with a regular anti-freeze. It might just be that the car has a coolant leak and needs to be filled. Your friend may not have known and put regular anti freeze in there instead of dex cool.
AT ANY RATE, CHECK THE OIL DIPSTICK FOR THE MILKY COLOR! DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR WITH A BLOWN HEAD GASKET OR CRACKED BLOCK! BAD VERY BAD!!!Why is Oil in car radiator? (PLEASE ANSWER QUICKLY) Thanks?
YO PEOPLE, you need to include the NAME, Make, Model, Year, Country of orign, Engine size. All cars are NOT the same!!! You could have a head gasket failure. THis gasket has a space that allows the engine oil to get pumped from the engine block through it, and feed the cylinder head with oil. If your gasket fails or your cylinder head has warped, then this ';oil feed'; hole can increase in size, and eventually begin to pump oil into one of the many water channels. Also, your problem MIGHT be that the engine was designed to use a specific coolant, and the previous owner has mixed the WRONG coolant with it. This can cause a chemical reaction between the coolants, and precipitate out a brown, thickened mass that only LOOKS like oil. This is why it is important to include car psecifics when you ask questions like this!! IF this is a GM car, read the ';dexcoolsettelment.com'; web-site, and other GM litigation web-sites. Good luck!!
It is bad. It is serious. It can be fixed. It will be a lot of work. Water escapes though a bad head gasket or cracked head. Oil gets communicated through there to mix with the water in the cooling system. Look for a shop to have the head removed and checked for cracks, warpage and to be reconditioned or replaced- and you'll need a new head gasket. This may cost you around $1500, depending on the car.
Blown head gasket. 1400 bucks.
It is VERY serious.It is probably a blown head gasket.I wouldn't drive that car until you get it fixed.
Uh-oh, it's about as serious as it could be. That sounds like a cracked head, blown head gasket or cracked block. They're all expensive. I hate to say it but you've got to cross your fingers that it's only the $1,000 repair here.
Cause? Transmission fluid leaking into radiator (there are probably trans fluid lines leading into the bottom of your radiator)
Cause #2? Blown head gasket
Serious? Yes, very.
Fix? May need radiator repair or fluid lines are damaged/worn. Flush cooling system, fill with fresh coolant, check radiator for leakage.
Fix #2? Remove cylinder head, replace head gasket, reinstall.
you have violated the 11th commandment thou shalt not buy or sell a car or house from a friend or relative/and thou shalt not co-sign a loan for anybody you are not married to
What caused that?
Is it serious?
How can it be fixed?
Thanks!Why is Oil in car radiator? (PLEASE ANSWER QUICKLY) Thanks?
Robert M is right. Might be the serious stuff and it might not. Check your oil and see if it is a milky color instead of the color it normally is. If it looks milky you have a cracked block or blown head gasket which is serious. If its ok then look into the coolant that the car takes and see if it was mixed with a regular anti-freeze. It might just be that the car has a coolant leak and needs to be filled. Your friend may not have known and put regular anti freeze in there instead of dex cool.
AT ANY RATE, CHECK THE OIL DIPSTICK FOR THE MILKY COLOR! DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR WITH A BLOWN HEAD GASKET OR CRACKED BLOCK! BAD VERY BAD!!!Why is Oil in car radiator? (PLEASE ANSWER QUICKLY) Thanks?
YO PEOPLE, you need to include the NAME, Make, Model, Year, Country of orign, Engine size. All cars are NOT the same!!! You could have a head gasket failure. THis gasket has a space that allows the engine oil to get pumped from the engine block through it, and feed the cylinder head with oil. If your gasket fails or your cylinder head has warped, then this ';oil feed'; hole can increase in size, and eventually begin to pump oil into one of the many water channels. Also, your problem MIGHT be that the engine was designed to use a specific coolant, and the previous owner has mixed the WRONG coolant with it. This can cause a chemical reaction between the coolants, and precipitate out a brown, thickened mass that only LOOKS like oil. This is why it is important to include car psecifics when you ask questions like this!! IF this is a GM car, read the ';dexcoolsettelment.com'; web-site, and other GM litigation web-sites. Good luck!!
It is bad. It is serious. It can be fixed. It will be a lot of work. Water escapes though a bad head gasket or cracked head. Oil gets communicated through there to mix with the water in the cooling system. Look for a shop to have the head removed and checked for cracks, warpage and to be reconditioned or replaced- and you'll need a new head gasket. This may cost you around $1500, depending on the car.
Blown head gasket. 1400 bucks.
It is VERY serious.It is probably a blown head gasket.I wouldn't drive that car until you get it fixed.
Uh-oh, it's about as serious as it could be. That sounds like a cracked head, blown head gasket or cracked block. They're all expensive. I hate to say it but you've got to cross your fingers that it's only the $1,000 repair here.
Cause? Transmission fluid leaking into radiator (there are probably trans fluid lines leading into the bottom of your radiator)
Cause #2? Blown head gasket
Serious? Yes, very.
Fix? May need radiator repair or fluid lines are damaged/worn. Flush cooling system, fill with fresh coolant, check radiator for leakage.
Fix #2? Remove cylinder head, replace head gasket, reinstall.
you have violated the 11th commandment thou shalt not buy or sell a car or house from a friend or relative/and thou shalt not co-sign a loan for anybody you are not married to
I have a silverado and the radiator fluid is going some where and there are no leaks and the oil is clean?
GM has a TSB for the coolant plug on the right head and the temperature sensor on the left head leaking, it would leak on the head or exhaust manifold thus not leaving any spots under the truck. It also states that it may apear to be a leaking head gasket.
The procedure states to seal with pipe sealer and reinstall to 37 ft/lbsI have a silverado and the radiator fluid is going some where and there are no leaks and the oil is clean?
FILL COOLANT,RUN UNTIL TRUCK WARMS UP. LET IT SIT OVERNIGHT. SEE IF THERE IS COOLANT BELOW THE FAN BLADE....WATER PUMPS ARE COMMON. INTAKE COUL BE LEAKING IN BACK RUNNING OVER BELLHOUSING,BUT THAT WILL BE A SLOW LEAK.I have a silverado and the radiator fluid is going some where and there are no leaks and the oil is clean?
Have it pressure checked with a U V dye and a black light, if you don't have white smoke out of the tailpipe and nothing in the engine oil, don't forget to check the transmission fluid, if you have an auto trans, you also have a cooler in the radiator and with the motor off and 16 lbs. of coolant pressure, it could leat into the cooler.
TAKE IT TO THE LOCAL GARAGE AND HAVE A COOLANT PRESSURE TEST, THAT WILL TELL YOU ALL.
In addition to the other answer; it could still be a head gasket - the coolant could be leaking into one or more cylinders.
If you have a cracked head gasket, you will not see any leaks, the radiator fluid burns off and out your exhaust it goes. If you truck is burning white smoke out the back have it done soon. you could warp the camshaft and ruin your motor.
I would start with a pressure test on the cooing system.
If no external leaks are found then drain your oil as the coolant will settle to the the bottom of the pan .
If you have coolant come out first before the oil .
If so you have an internal leak.
The lower intake gaskets are famous on the 5.7.
The water pump and the heater hose connector going into the intake manifold as well have replace lots of all on these
year of truck would help
Good luck
The procedure states to seal with pipe sealer and reinstall to 37 ft/lbsI have a silverado and the radiator fluid is going some where and there are no leaks and the oil is clean?
FILL COOLANT,RUN UNTIL TRUCK WARMS UP. LET IT SIT OVERNIGHT. SEE IF THERE IS COOLANT BELOW THE FAN BLADE....WATER PUMPS ARE COMMON. INTAKE COUL BE LEAKING IN BACK RUNNING OVER BELLHOUSING,BUT THAT WILL BE A SLOW LEAK.I have a silverado and the radiator fluid is going some where and there are no leaks and the oil is clean?
Have it pressure checked with a U V dye and a black light, if you don't have white smoke out of the tailpipe and nothing in the engine oil, don't forget to check the transmission fluid, if you have an auto trans, you also have a cooler in the radiator and with the motor off and 16 lbs. of coolant pressure, it could leat into the cooler.
TAKE IT TO THE LOCAL GARAGE AND HAVE A COOLANT PRESSURE TEST, THAT WILL TELL YOU ALL.
In addition to the other answer; it could still be a head gasket - the coolant could be leaking into one or more cylinders.
If you have a cracked head gasket, you will not see any leaks, the radiator fluid burns off and out your exhaust it goes. If you truck is burning white smoke out the back have it done soon. you could warp the camshaft and ruin your motor.
I would start with a pressure test on the cooing system.
If no external leaks are found then drain your oil as the coolant will settle to the the bottom of the pan .
If you have coolant come out first before the oil .
If so you have an internal leak.
The lower intake gaskets are famous on the 5.7.
The water pump and the heater hose connector going into the intake manifold as well have replace lots of all on these
year of truck would help
Good luck
Radiator steams & now it looks like oil ? slug in radiator - HELP!?
I have a 1994 Ford Explorer - last night when I got home %26amp; turned it off the radiator steamed out of the hood %26amp; smelled bad. After it cooled down - I checked %26amp; the reservoir was empty. I took off the radiator cap %26amp; yuck - black sluggy liquid instead of the nice green stuff. What's wrong? Any idea what kind of $$ I'm looking at? It only has 306000 miles on it. Thanks!Radiator steams %26amp; now it looks like oil ? slug in radiator - HELP!?
This sounds like a head gasket to me you could ask a garage to do a cylinder leakage test to see if there is a leak in one of the cylinders this will give you more of an indication of a headgasket. Can be costly but if you have done make sure you have the head skimmed and the block cleaned down otherwise a feww months down the line it could go again.Radiator steams %26amp; now it looks like oil ? slug in radiator - HELP!?
D.M hit the nail on the head! Probably time to shop for a new used car, the repair costs will be more! Sorry, and good luck.
I had the same thing happen to me on tuesday. My father who is a self-proclaimed god of cars, said that its pretty much toast and that if you need a quick fix for a short time you can JB Weld the front seal. Otherwise, get a cheap new one. I would suggest www.rockauto.com
Good Luck!
At the very least you've got a blown head gasket. That sludge is your motor oil in the cooling system. That means you have coolant in the crankcase. Major repair time and lots of money involved.
Automatic transmission?
Check the engine oil, and if the dip stick looks ok, then check the transmission oil, it sound like the transmission cooler (which is in the radiator or most vehicles), and if off color or very high, then there is a leak in the transmission cooler.
OK, if the oil on both the engine and tranny looks ok, and the level is good, then drain what's left in the radiator, flush, and add new fluid, PLUS, a new radiator cap, and check the hoses to the reservoir for leaks. It might also be a good idea to change thermostat and belt tension.
The reservoir will tend to get a little sludgy normally. It's not indicative of a problem necessary unless you find oil in your coolant. The running hot (steaming and empty reservoir) is a problem. You need to diagnose why your vehicle is overheating. Does it have a leak and the low coolant level caused it? Is the fan clutch bad and is that what caused it? Is your thermostat sticking closed and not allowing the coolant to circulate?
Whatever you do as far as the overheating is concerned, now would be a good time to flush out your coolant system.
check with an auto wrecker you may get one cheep the rad is dead
This sounds like a head gasket to me you could ask a garage to do a cylinder leakage test to see if there is a leak in one of the cylinders this will give you more of an indication of a headgasket. Can be costly but if you have done make sure you have the head skimmed and the block cleaned down otherwise a feww months down the line it could go again.Radiator steams %26amp; now it looks like oil ? slug in radiator - HELP!?
D.M hit the nail on the head! Probably time to shop for a new used car, the repair costs will be more! Sorry, and good luck.
I had the same thing happen to me on tuesday. My father who is a self-proclaimed god of cars, said that its pretty much toast and that if you need a quick fix for a short time you can JB Weld the front seal. Otherwise, get a cheap new one. I would suggest www.rockauto.com
Good Luck!
At the very least you've got a blown head gasket. That sludge is your motor oil in the cooling system. That means you have coolant in the crankcase. Major repair time and lots of money involved.
Automatic transmission?
Check the engine oil, and if the dip stick looks ok, then check the transmission oil, it sound like the transmission cooler (which is in the radiator or most vehicles), and if off color or very high, then there is a leak in the transmission cooler.
OK, if the oil on both the engine and tranny looks ok, and the level is good, then drain what's left in the radiator, flush, and add new fluid, PLUS, a new radiator cap, and check the hoses to the reservoir for leaks. It might also be a good idea to change thermostat and belt tension.
The reservoir will tend to get a little sludgy normally. It's not indicative of a problem necessary unless you find oil in your coolant. The running hot (steaming and empty reservoir) is a problem. You need to diagnose why your vehicle is overheating. Does it have a leak and the low coolant level caused it? Is the fan clutch bad and is that what caused it? Is your thermostat sticking closed and not allowing the coolant to circulate?
Whatever you do as far as the overheating is concerned, now would be a good time to flush out your coolant system.
check with an auto wrecker you may get one cheep the rad is dead
Are electric oil filled radiators cheap to run?
i just got a delonghi with a 2kw heat out put...Are electric oil filled radiators cheap to run?
yes they are cheaper to run as they do not have a fan that uses a lot of electricity to circulate the warm air..and electricity is cheaper than gas..It does take a couple of hours to warm the room {my room is 30x20} they work great..Are electric oil filled radiators cheap to run?
i disagree w/last answer it takes alot of elect to get heater hot you would actually have to have fan running to get the heat circulated last answer must have holes in his place for real Report Abuse
they are cheaper than running a house heater. they work best in a closed room.
no way i had one in my basement to heat it a little my electric bill was $170 the folks who live in the upstairs appartment, their electric bill was $30 . its a small heater only about 3 feet high and 1 1/2 feet long.
when you say expensive or cheap you have to know compared to what If your house is being heated with electricity that is expensive compared to natural gas these heaters room on electricity so if your electricity cost you a lot then they would be expensive they do trap heat and hold it so they are not always on but when they are on full they draw lots of amps
yes they are cheaper to run as they do not have a fan that uses a lot of electricity to circulate the warm air..and electricity is cheaper than gas..It does take a couple of hours to warm the room {my room is 30x20} they work great..Are electric oil filled radiators cheap to run?
i disagree w/last answer it takes alot of elect to get heater hot you would actually have to have fan running to get the heat circulated last answer must have holes in his place for real Report Abuse
they are cheaper than running a house heater. they work best in a closed room.
no way i had one in my basement to heat it a little my electric bill was $170 the folks who live in the upstairs appartment, their electric bill was $30 . its a small heater only about 3 feet high and 1 1/2 feet long.
when you say expensive or cheap you have to know compared to what If your house is being heated with electricity that is expensive compared to natural gas these heaters room on electricity so if your electricity cost you a lot then they would be expensive they do trap heat and hold it so they are not always on but when they are on full they draw lots of amps
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