Lexy Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 I need to replace my old DeLonghi propane space heater. I'd welcome some guidance, as it's been years since I bought one. On Amazon.com.mx, I'm looking at a Mr. Heater "buddy" model for 3426.78 pesos. But there are a lot of others. I want a portable propane indoor heater. (I do not want an electric heater.) The heater will be used mostly in my den where the TV is or in my office where my laptop is. I'd appreciate your comments especially based on personal knowledge and experience with propane heaters. Buen Fin is coming up and maybe I'll find a bargain. . . . Thanks, Lexy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteben Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 What's wrong with your existing one? Those things are pretty simple, it might be fixable. I know I had to replace the pressure regulator on mine. Unless it has been badly damaged somehow, it could be worth looking into. Pete 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 1 hour ago, peteben said: What's wrong with your existing one? Those things are pretty simple, it might be fixable. I know I had to replace the pressure regulator on mine. Unless it has been badly damaged somehow, it could be worth looking into. Pete Yep, one of the great things about living in Mexico is how good they are at fixing things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 And they can be repaired and/or tuned up at the Camarena Repair shop... one block NORTH on Colon. https://www.monitor.com.mx/1804564/refrigeracion-camarena/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted November 7, 2020 Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 Agree with Ferret. They fixed mine when I thought I was going to have to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexy Posted November 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 Thanks, Ferret. Al, was your heater a De Longhi? I'll check to see if they make house calls or will pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexy Posted November 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 I see my earlier response to Pete, who was the first to recommend a repair, seems to have disappeared. What I posted (or thought I did) was that I looked into a repair some time ago. On this forum I found out that my de Longhi problem was common. The consensus was it wasn't worth the cost as the fix didn't last. That's why I'm looking into getting a new heater, another brand. Lexy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 I thought De Longhi was top of the line. Mine is an Everheat about 7 years old. Repair was done 3 or 4 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 I have both a De Longhi (looks like Darth Vader's helmet) and an Everheat. The Everheat never worked properly from the get go when it was brand new just out of the box and the Camarena shop fixed the coupling. Bada bing. You won't be cold Lexy because, in a pinch, you can borrow one of mine. I also went to the smaller tanks since the larger ones are too heavy for me now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexy Posted November 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 Right, Al--de Longhi was very popular when we bought ours. Wonderful while it lasted. Ferret--I'm sending you an email. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Aurora Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 I bought several Lenomex ones from Home Deot,work great for me.They have diferent sizes available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexy Posted November 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 Thanks, I'll check out Lenomex Lexy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 The store that was next to Sunrise Restaurant, but now moved east of Mirosol used to carry a couple of different models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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