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Electric Garage Utility Heaters Provide Quick Heat in Large Areas

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Dayton G73 Electric Garage Heater with Built-In Thermostat - FREE GROUND SHIPPING!

List Price: $429.00
Our Price: $349.00
  • Horizontal and downflow heating in one convenient unit
  • Mountable to a ceiling or wall
  • May be too strong for small spaces -- REQUIRES 30 AMPS/240 VOLTS
  • Heats large areas up to 500 square feet

CUH05B31T Dimplex Electric Garage Utility Heater With Adjustable Thermostat

List Price: $337.99
Our Price: $259.99
  • Great for garages, workshops, job sites, warehouses, and more!
  • Wall bracket is included and allows for swivel movement
  • Must be hardwired
  • Includes built-in double-pole, adjustable thermostat

L5600 Dayton Electric Heater Features Lightweight, Portable Design

List Price: $229.95
Our Price: $177.95
  • Built-In Thermal Safety Switch
  • Lightwieght And Portable
  • Requires 30 Amps And 240 Volts And May Be Too Powerful For Smaller Spaces
  • Heats Up To 500 Square Feet

Dayton U37 Convection Electric Shop Heater - Heavy Duty Construction

List Price: $69.95
Our Price: $54.95
  • Compact, portable, and lightweight
  • Safety overheat protection
  • Meant For Garages Under 200 Square Feet
  • Heavy-duty 20 gauge steel

DGWH4031 Dimplex 240-Volt Electric Garage Heater With Overheat Protection for Safety - FREE GROUND SHIPPING!

List Price: $259.95
Our Price: $179.95
  • Automatic Temperature Control
  • Durable and long lasting
  • Heavy-Duty Heater Is Best For Larger Areas
  • Covers Up To 400 Square Feet

L4000 Dayton Electric Heater With Finger-Proof Steel Intake

List Price: $179.95
Our Price: $139.95
  • Built-In Cord Storage
  • Six Foot Heaty Duty Cord Included
  • Requires 20 Amps/240 Volts And May Be Too Powerful For Small Areas
  • Permanently Lubricated Motor

QMark BRH402 Heavy-Duty 240-Volt Electric Shop Heater With 13,650 BTUs - FREE GROUND SHIPPING!

List Price: $199.00
Our Price: $149.95
  • Built-in thermostat
  • Safety high temperature limit
  • Requires 20 Amp/240 V plug.
  • Finger-proof intake/discharge grilles

U31 Dayton Portable Electric Heater Features Dual Heating Technologies

List Price: $109.95
Our Price: $99.95
  • Includes thermostat for custom-controlled comfort
  • Operates quietly and distributes heat evenly
  • Powerful heater is not intended for very small areas
  • Provides both radiant and convection heating

QMark BRH482 Heavy Duty 240-Volt Portable Electric Garage Heater With 16,380 BTUs - FREE GROUND SHIPPING!

List Price: $209.00
Our Price: $159.95
  • Safety features include heating limit and safety grilles
  • Not as light as some portable heaters
  • Permanently lubricated motor provides reliable long-term use

BRH562 Q-Mark 240-Volt Electric Garage Heater Features 19,000 BTUs of Heat - FREE GROUND SHIPPING!

List Price: $257.40
Our Price: $179.95
  • Heating limit provides added safety
  • Built-in thermostat
  • Powerful heater is designed for big jobs
  • Continuous fan feature
  • Portable and quiet

Dayton TC200VA Gas Fired Shop Heater LP - Heats up to 4,750 sq. Feet

List Price: $249.00
Our Price: $187.95
  • Quiet operation.
  • Lightweight and easy to service.
  • Not for indoor use.
  • Patented pilotless burner system eliminates nuisance outages.

DCH4831L Dimplex 240V Electric Garage Heater With Built In Thermostat

List Price: $157.99
Our Price: $120.99
  • Fully portable heater - no hardwiring required!
  • Running light indicates the unit is operating
  • Not suitable for home use
  • Great for instances where you need high-output, portable heat

How to Choose a Garage Heater

Most garages are not as insulated as the rest of the home to which they are connected. This lack of insulation makes it difficult for regular electric space heaters to provide enough heat to warm these areas. Electric garage heaters are a convenient way to warm garages. They provide high output heat and blasts of warm air directly onto the body. Also, electric heat is 100% efficient because all of the electricity used is converted into heat.

Fan-forced electric garage heaters are inexpensive, easy to operate, and maintenance-free when compared to hot water, natural gas or propane garage heaters. They are able to heat areas where other heating solutions may be difficult to install, expensive or impractical. They convert electrical energy into heat. The heating element is an electrical resistor. An electric current flowing through a resistor converts the electrical energy into heat energy. The air is then moved past the heating element by an electric fan. This reduces the thermal resistance between the heating element and the air and the heat is transferred more quickly. The hot air leaves the garage heater and warms the surrounding area. Although heating is rapid, operation may be noisy because of the fan.

Here are a couple of other things to consider when purchasing a garage heater:

Thermostat Control

In what way will the heater control the release and strength of the heat? An included thermostat will cycle the heater to maintain the desired temperature. Built-in thermostats are featured on most electric garage heaters. If there is not one on the model you have chosen it is a good idea to install a wall or unit mounted thermostat to tell the heater when to run.

Safety Features

The great thing about electric garage heaters is that they deliver clean heater without any odor, no by-products of combustion, no open flame, no messy oil and no dangerous natural gas. Electric garage heaters usually have a feature call high temperature cut-out that turns the heater off if it gets too hot.

Maintenance

There is very little maintenance involved when you purchase an electric garage heater. The casing is usually treated for corrosion resistance. The only moving parts are the motors and fan assemblies which are easily replaceable.

Placement

Some electric garage heaters include a versatile mounting bracket that allows attachment to the wall and/or ceiling. It is important to keep in mind the manufacturer's recommended clearances from walls, ceilings and combustible materials. Also, never use the heater when flammable gases or particles are present in the air. The circuit feeding the heater must also be sufficient to carry the amperage the heater requires. Electric garage heaters are usually available in a permanently installed hardwired configuration or a plugged-in portable configuration that will often require a special receptacle.

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