All good points typhoon.

I feel compelled to mention my other repeated warning whenever talking about heat, even though 57 sounds like he wants to go electric, this would apply to the kerosene heater though. Never work on flammables (paint, gasoline, carb cleaners, etc.)when there is a flame heat and/or ignition system. That includes, but not limited to, pilot lights for water heaters, clothes dryers, furnaces, heat source for the in floor radiant system and so on.