Energy Efficient Garage Heaters

Winter might bring you relief from excessive sweating and high temperatures but it can also add to your discomfort if you work in a garage, warehouse or shop. Many people use their garages for more than parking their cars and all this may come to a standstill during subzero temperatures and lack of appropriate heating in the garage. In addition, chilling temperatures can cause damage to your vehicle. Garage heaters are the solution to allowing you to spend more time in your garage as well as protect your vehicle from damage during the winter.

There are various options for garage heaters based on the fuel supply you have at home. The most common type of garage heater is electric. Electric garage heaters are 100% efficient because all of the electricity used is converted to heat. Electric garage heaters are easy to operate and maintenance free when compared to propane, hot water, or natural gas garage heaters. Some garage heaters can be mounted on the wall or ceiling to save floor space and are safe to use because there is no open flame and no by-products of combustion.

Here are a few tips that you can consider while shopping for a garage heater:

Built-In Thermostat – A built-in thermostat will cycle the heater to maintain the desired temperature.

Maintenance – Enquire about the maintenance level required for the garage heater. Most electric garage heaters require minimal maintenance since the only moving parts are the motors and fan assemblies.

Safety Features – Look for safety features like high temperature cut out that shuts off heater if it gets too hot, protective intake and discharge grills.

Heating Costs – Electric garage heaters are the most energy efficient garage heater, but if you want to use other fuel types, it is a good idea to compare heating costs.

Heating Area – Get the appropriate size garage heater for your garage. Keep the 10 to 1 ratio of watts to square feet heated in mind, for instance, a garage heater rated at 5,000 watts should be able to heat an area about 500 square feet. BTU refers to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. Here are the conversion rates:

1 watt = approximately 3.41 BTU/hour

1,000 BTUs/hour = approximately 293 watts

In addition, it is also important to ensure that there is proper insulation in your garage so that the heat your garage heater creates doesn’t radiate out. Keeping these tips in mind will ensure a warmer environment in your garage this winter.

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Electric garage heaters are a very energy efficient way to keep warm in your garage, shop or warehouse this winter. Although they do offer safety features, be sure to follow all safety guidelines for danger-free use.