oldschoolsdime92 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I have a torpedo style heater in my garage , that I can't handle. I have 220 in my garage and have looked at some electric shop heaters. Anyone ever used one? I'm open to other ideas as well, i just don't want fumes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Is it well insulated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 It isn't bad, but not as good as it could be. I'm going to work on it this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Electric is the only way to go, especially in a garage where combustible fumes are an issue. It's also a little cheaper and less fuss than Kero or LP.There are some ceiling models that are very affordable nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 http://www.remingtonheaters.net/radiant-heaters/hh-70-ss.htmlIve looked at these too. I saw them at a trade show a few years back, but in my 2 car garage I'm not sure if fumes will be an.issue.or.not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Here's my question, how big is your garage? Because I have a 2 car attached, insulated but not finished, self insulated door too(not the aluminum 800.00 ones, but DIY style) and use a 80.00 one from home depot I just got. It has a thermostat, keeps it at 55 when I'm not out there, and doesn't work hard at all.IF I had 220 I would get something like my dad has, http://www.shophmac.com/dimplex-dgwh4031.html . But the one he has is WAY nicer than these huge box things, its slim, quiet as crap and heats his 6 car attached no issues. And I mean heat, my parents are old and it's like 72 out there all winter. Snow melts in 10 minutes.I do plan to put one in like what I just posted from my neighbor but for right not, what I have is ideal. Interested to see what the electric bill is, I budget so no increase yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 My garage is 20x24, with an insulated garage door also. I've looked at that style heater also. I just wasn't sure of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Here's my question, how big is your garage? Because I have a 2 car attached, insulated but not finished, self insulated door too(not the aluminum 800.00 ones, but DIY style) and use a 80.00 one from home depot I just got. It has a thermostat, keeps it at 55 when I'm not out there, and doesn't work hard at all.IF I had 220 I would get something like my dad has, http://www.shophmac.com/dimplex-dgwh4031.html . But the one he has is WAY nicer than these huge box things, its slim, quiet as crap and heats his 6 car attached no issues. And I mean heat, my parents are old and it's like 72 out there all winter. Snow melts in 10 minutes.I do plan to put one in like what I just posted from my neighbor but for right not, what I have is ideal. Interested to see what the electric bill is, I budget so no increase yet.Do you have a link for your home depot heater? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 http://www.littlegreenhouse.com/accessory/heater-dayton.shtml these are amazing if you have the space to heat, if not grainger sells some Dayton hanging forced air electric heat. 5kw should be enough to heat a small garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/DAYTON-Fan-Forced-Electric-Unit-Heater-2YU65?Pid=search here's the electric one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJWalter Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 i went with 1 similar to this http://compare.ebay.com/like/160522003371?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I have a Propane heater in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I'm going with a ventless natural gas heater similar to the one Hoblick used in his garage. Under $200 and they will heat the garage up quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I'm going with a ventless natural gas heater similar to the one Hoblick used in his garage. Under $200 and they will heat the garage up quick.iThat's what I have, except propane. I got mine on sale for like:D $100 at tractor supply. Last year it didn't heat the garage very fast, but I didn't have any insulation in the attic. This year. With 18" of insulation garage goes frm 20 degree to very comfortable in 20 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 heats up a garage much faster and more efficient than electric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I don't have anywhere to store a tank for a set up like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I don't have anywhere to store a tank for a set up like that.I store my tank underground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Mine will be natural gas and I don't store and gasoline in my garage because it's attached to my house the gas stays in the shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I have a couple cans of gas in the garage, but far away from the heater. My inlaws run one also with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 and one of these will warm a garage to 70+ easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 My house is all electric, we don't have natural gas or propane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Do you have a link for your home depot heater?For reference the heater in the first pic for 220 is available at Menards for I believe 169ish, and install is realatively simply, I looked into it, but costs of 220 to run was like 100 more bucks. I just wrote a review last night for the little heater and honestly, I really think for the price it's way cheaper/easier. I had the option to get a ventless and tie into my natural gas, but chose not to because I keep my bike against the back wall and didnt have anywhere else to mount it on the wall that would hit the line.The one I have is the Lasko Cyclonic Ceramic Heater with Remote Control; http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical-Portable-Heaters-Humidifiers-Portable-Heaters/h_d1/N-5yc1vZbve7/R-100669056/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 My house is all electric, we don't have natural gas or propane.Oh that sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I have some electric baseboard heaters I'd give you but your kinda far away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfvb1225 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 My question is what is the intended purpose for heating the garage? There's a difference between just wanting to have it decently warm around the clock (50ish) or do you intend to work out there all day?If I were a mechanic and going to be in the garage all day then one of the 220 volt electric heaters would be a good idea. If you just want it warmer relative to the outside temp then I'd go with something like an Edenpure electric heater and maybe one of the propane tank top heaters for when you are going to be out there.That's how I am currently keeping my garage heated in winter. A big electric heater is going to make you cringe when the bill comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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