Electric Garage Heaters

Electric garage heaters are a relatively inexpensive, clean, easily installed option for heating your garage. Choose from these models to perfectly fit your needs.

Dayton G73 Electric Garage Heater With Built-In Thermostat

This hard-wired electric heater is designed to cut the cold in up to 500 square feet of garage or shop space. The Dayton G73 automatically shuts off to protect against overheating and is thermostatically controlled for temperature control.

Features include:

• 240 Volt power
• 17,100 BTUs of heating capacity
• Thermostatically controlled
• Automatic shutoff to protect against overheating
• Vertical and horizontal air flow
• High limit thermal cutout
• Included brackets for ceiling mounting

NOTE: You will likely need a separate 30 Amp breaker dedicated to this electric garage heater. Check with your electrician.

Fahrenheat-Marley FUH54 Suspended Electric Heater

This 240 Volt ceiling mounted garage heater does not take up floor space and will quickly heat your garage or workshop. Features include:

• 5000 Watts, 21 Amps
• 270 CFM Blower
• 17,065 BTU of heating capacity
• Built-in Thermostat with 10 Heat Settings
• Thermal Cutoff Safety Device
• Adjustable louvers to direct air flow
• Included ceiling bracket with four indexed positions - straight down or straight out, 2 intermediate positions and anywhere in between

Note: Installation requires hard wired on dedicated circuit. Check with your electrician.

Dimplex DGWH4031 4000-Watt Garage or Workshop Heater

This fan forced 4000 watt electric heater is designed to quickly heat your garage or workshop. Features include:

• 240 Volts, 4000 Watts
• CFM Blower
• 13,640 BTU of heating capacity
• Automatic Temperature Control 45 to 77 degrees Farenheit
• Stainless Steel element
• Auto Safety Shut-Off if airflow becomes restricted
• Included bracket for wall or ceiling mounting with swivel
• Can be installed on workbench or other solid surface

Note: Installation requires a 220/240 Volt outlet.

Dimplex CUH05B31T 3750/5000-Watt Compact Industrial Unit Heater

This industrial 5000 watt electric heater includes a 200 CFM blower to quickly deliver heat where it's needed in your workshop or garage. Features include:

• 240 Volts, 4000 Watts
• 200 CFM Blower
• Built-in single-pole bulb thermostatic temperature control
• Stainless Steel Sheathed heating element
• Compact size at 9 1/2" X 11" X 9"
• Adjustable louvres to direct airflow
• Included swivel bracket for wall or ceiling mounting

Note: Check with your electrician for installation.

Dimplex #DCH4831L 4800-Watt Portable Construction Heater

This heavy duty portable heater is designed for construction venues, but will also work well as a portable electric garage heater. Features include:

• 240 Volts, 4800 Watts
• Stainless steel tubular element
• Thermal cut-out to protect against overheating
• Running lights to indicate normal operation or when thermal cut-out has been engaged
• 6 foot long power cord

Note: Installation requires a 220/240 Volt outlet.

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Electric Garage Heaters: Uses, Pros, Cons and Alternativess

Electric heaters are a popular choice for homeowners looking for a quick, clean, effective heating solution. If you use your garage as a workshop, or as an entertainment and recreational room, a proper garage heater will make this flexible space more usable and comfortable.

Why Choose an Electric Garage Heater?

An electric heater is very convenient, allowing you to place it nearly anywhere in your garage or workshop. They can be portable, wall or ceiling mounted and they do not require you to install special ventilation. Electric heaters are quite cost effective, too.

Points to Note When Purchasing a Garage Heater

Make sure the heater is properly sized for your garage or workshop. This will keep you from overheating the space and from over burdening your electricity bill. Ask yourself if a portable electric heater is more suitable for you than a model permanently installed on the wall or ceiling. If you go with a permanent installation, install it in the coldest corner of your garage for maximum efficiency.

In addition, be sure the heater comes with a thermostatic temperature control to manage your garage or workshop climate. For heaters without a thermostat feature, one can often be purchasee separately.

Safety Features

With no odors or dangerous emissions, electric heaters are a clean and safe choice. Most models include a feature that automatically shut off the heater if it overheats or is accidentally overturned. This really is a must.

Safety features of electric heaters make them very desirable for use in a garage or workshop. Unlike a propane garage heater, electric heaters never run out of fuel. They also do not require special ventilation, making installation much easier.

Alternative Garage Heater Options

In addition to electric garage heaters, other heating solutions include natural gas garage heaters and propane garage heaters. Keep in mind that these options will require ventilation.

They are great options, depending on the availability of fuel and your decision to use a permanent or portable model. Natural gas garage heaters, in particular, are not portable and must be installed permanently.

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