Garage heater
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Le Mans Master
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From: Whitby Ont.
Garage heater
I am nosing around to see what folks are using to heat the garage,I have electric baseboards heating, but looking for something a little cheaper maybe,I leave it on all the time, but have the stat set low. Garage is not near my house,and like to keep things from freezing in there,is well insulated.
Thanks Al
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Probably not going to be much help to you here - my garage is attached to the house. We have two vents from our central heat in the garage but they really don't help much with heating the place up. I use a kerosene heater when I do work out there to add more heat.
I have seen people around here use a wood stove system to heat not only their houses, but out buildings. Might be something to look into. The big drawback in using that though is having to fill the fire box every so often. If you have NG available (or even propane), it might be a more convenient option.
I have seen people around here use a wood stove system to heat not only their houses, but out buildings. Might be something to look into. The big drawback in using that though is having to fill the fire box every so often. If you have NG available (or even propane), it might be a more convenient option.
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No heater while I'm not in there,,while I'm in there for awhile ( if its cold,,)I plug in the small electric heater,,breaks the chill,,the more I move around the warmer it gets...if its too cold I go back in the house..
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Le Mans Master
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From: Whitby Ont.
Probably not going to be much help to you here - my garage is attached to the house. We have two vents from our central heat in the garage but they really don't help much with heating the place up. I use a kerosene heater when I do work out there to add more heat.
I have seen people around here use a wood stove system to heat not only their houses, but out buildings. Might be something to look into. The big drawback in using that though is having to fill the fire box every so often. If you have NG available (or even propane), it might be a more convenient option.
I have seen people around here use a wood stove system to heat not only their houses, but out buildings. Might be something to look into. The big drawback in using that though is having to fill the fire box every so often. If you have NG available (or even propane), it might be a more convenient option.
thanks for your input
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I went with a Mr Heater natural gas in my attached garage. They also make propane models like this http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...6365_200316365
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I went with a Mr Heater natural gas in my attached garage. They also make propane models like this http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...6365_200316365
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I keep mine at 40F in an attached garage and it never runs. It takes about 20 minutes to get 950 sq ft up to 80F. The slab is still cold though. A radiant would be great, but $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
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I have hanging electric heaters that I got at Home Depot. They are made by Marley. I can turn them on separately if I need just a little heat on the side of the garage I'm working at. No matter how cold it is outside they will warm up my garage which is an oversize two-car with a 12' ceiling. Once it gets to a comfortable temp you can lower the thermostat and they will turn on and off as needed. They will get it warm enough to turn one off and just run one. They are very powerful but run on 220 volts. They cost a little over $400 for both.
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i have a gas hanging heater in my oversize 2 car garage. its a modine,5000btu unit. has a strong blower fan and heats the garage in no time when i'm out there working. cost me $500 at local supply house. i ran the gas line and hooked up the thermostat. I leave it on 45 when i'm not out there. have it for 6 years now and wonder why i didn't include it in the plans when i built the house 25 years ago.
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This one was posted on GJ's forum today. Seems like a good deal with free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...F8&me=&seller=
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I guess it depends on if you have gas available or not. I only have electric available. I actually spent a few extra bucks and put a heat pump in my 40x28 garage. The furnace/air handler is mounted in the attic area. I keep it set at 50*, (80-84* in summer) and bump it up when needed. The heat pump works well most months except for about 6 weeks in dead winter, when the aux heat works.
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My garage is just under 1000 sq ft and has a 10.5' ceiling, insulated and drywalled, R39 in the ceiling. I installed a QMark Electric 10,000 watt, 30, 000 BTU ceiling mount in the Fall and it has been doing a great job. It does not run very much and keeps the temp right where I want it.
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My garage is attached to the house and insulated.
the natural gas is at the far end and I did not want to spend the $$$on getting the line extended, and a heater installed, so I went electric.
I bought a 240V shop heater from Northern Tool, leave it plugged in all the time and using the rheostat and a stand alone thermometer found a setting that keeps my 3 bays garage at 50 deg all winter.
At the time I bought it the price was under $100, now I see it is at $120
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5481_200395481
the natural gas is at the far end and I did not want to spend the $$$on getting the line extended, and a heater installed, so I went electric.
I bought a 240V shop heater from Northern Tool, leave it plugged in all the time and using the rheostat and a stand alone thermometer found a setting that keeps my 3 bays garage at 50 deg all winter.
At the time I bought it the price was under $100, now I see it is at $120
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5481_200395481
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I like the look of that. How much does it bump your electricity bill when using it all of the time?
My garage is attached to the house and insulated.
the natural gas is at the far end and I did not want to spend the $$$on getting the line extended, and a heater installed, so I went electric.
I bought a 240V shop heater from Northern Tool, leave it plugged in all the time and using the rheostat and a stand alone thermometer found a setting that keeps my 3 bays garage at 50 deg all winter.
At the time I bought it the price was under $100, now I see it is at $120
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5481_200395481
the natural gas is at the far end and I did not want to spend the $$$on getting the line extended, and a heater installed, so I went electric.
I bought a 240V shop heater from Northern Tool, leave it plugged in all the time and using the rheostat and a stand alone thermometer found a setting that keeps my 3 bays garage at 50 deg all winter.
At the time I bought it the price was under $100, now I see it is at $120
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5481_200395481
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Lots of places sell the Blue Flame wall mounted vent free Propane on Nat. gas heater. I have one in a 24 X 30 shop that I keep at 60 to 65 all the time so the slab stays warm all winter. I have used it for 4 years, works perfectly and will warm the shop up to over 70, when I go out to work, in 15 minutes. Last year when home and working in the shop all day 6 days a week at 70 degrees the heater was using about 50 gallon a month. The outside temp was running 20 to 30 degrees at the time. Quick easy install and cost $200.
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I use an oil filled radiator type electric heater made by Pelonis to keep the edge off all winter. Attached garage, insulated garage door too. On most winter days the 500W setting will keep the VetteCave at 50 plus. On the 1500W setting the heater will do 60 plus even at sub 20 temps. Very safe heater as well.
Insulating the garage door made a big difference all by itself!
Insulating the garage door made a big difference all by itself!